empeg car, User Manual

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two: car installation
The empeg car unit is no harder to install than any other
car head unit, however, if you are not experienced with
head unit installation we recommend you leave the job to
a professional. As with other two-part (head unit and
separate amplifier) combination systems, the sound
quality – and in particular audio interference – is greatly
affected by the way the units are wired.
A good car audio specialist will be able to supply and
install a suitable amplifier as well as fitting the empeg car.
Amplifier requirements
The unit has high-level line outputs, and requires an
amplifier that can handle 3.2V RMS line outputs: ideally,
you need to test the empeg unit with the amplifier you
intend to use before purchasing it. Ensure you get an
amplifier with an adjustable gain control so that it can be
matched to the empeg car’s output levels.
The unit provides four channels (two left/right pairs, one
for front and one for rear), so for a four-speaker system
you will require either a four-channel amp or 2x two-
channel amps. The empeg does not provide a separate
subwoofer out – an external active crossover is
recommended for this.
When setting up the amplifier the gain should be turned
to minimum (least sensitive) and then, with the empeg car
set to maximum output (0dB attenuation), turned up until
your maximum listening level is reached. Too high a
sensitivity setting will cause both distortion at high
volumes and interference at low levels.
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