I feel like I owe this guy money for the education he has given me.
@wal
6 жыл бұрын
Great demo! Sometimes we forget to explain the basics and this video does a great job. Thanks Mark.
@geofftubeyou
6 жыл бұрын
BigDWiz Hey Big D. We need more amp dyno test.
@j.d.o.453
4 жыл бұрын
It's about time I can't tell you how many videos I've watched that of either been too technical or not enough. You inform me of things I've never been told before and did it in a way I understand. thank you, Derik from Arizona
@TonyTube407
6 жыл бұрын
You do realize you're doing some very, very good work, Mark. I'm building a system now and your channel is teaching me a lot, and I've been DIY-ing for 30 years. I'll be donating to your Patreon soon! Thanks!
@_BAD_MERC_
2 жыл бұрын
I was an installer for 19 years and did a LOT of brands. I am loyal to a handful and I have seen some favorites take a nosedive in quality. Two of my cars have the ENTIRE system replaced from the head unit through the entire audio path. My 'zip code car' had a Mach Audio system but only three channels of amplification were added. Even into my 50's I don't think I am capable of leaving ANY stock sound system alone.
@michaelmarquez6133
4 ай бұрын
Hi not sure if you will see this but I was wondering if you, I bought a JL rd 900/5 and for mids it’s has 70 watts rms @ 4 ohms but I purchased a component speakers for the front Alpine R2 S65c it basically says 100 rms . What I am wondering is should I buy another amp for the rear (they are going to be similar alpines but 2 ways) or do you think I will be good? I know sometimes with like my home audio I could get an amp that only puts out on paper a small rms but they push speakers so good idk if it’s the same or not I mean if both speakers are 100 rms but my amp says 70 ? I know if I just push the fronts it will change to like 200 I believe so I’m just not sure really. I am also putting a dsp alpine as well 6 channel
@djflowhood5060
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark for all your videos. I am regular do-it-yourselfer and this information helps me understand the tuning process
@Brandosway
6 жыл бұрын
For those of you who don’t really know who this guy is..let me tell you. Mark is the Lebron James of car audio fabrication. He’s a very detailed professional who takes his work extremely serious. He has every dam tool you could think of at his disposal to make the job look as good or better than factory. Whatever your audio needs are, Mark delivers. I’ve seen many other car audio fabricators. And all have unique talents. However Mark, (IMO), is the undisputed KING of the tube.
@CarAudioFabrication
6 жыл бұрын
Haha there are a lot of guys way more talented than me, but I'm doing my best to make progress and get better with every build. Thanks for the love and thanks for watching!
@melvinhover7598
5 жыл бұрын
I use his videos as much as I can. I wish I could afford the tools to do that kind of craftsmanship. But I take my builds just as serious.
@mariobaca1385
5 жыл бұрын
@@CarAudioFabrication only if you had your own school
@molonlabe7750
5 жыл бұрын
So hes not even Kobe or Jordan...? got it!
@jporpmer
5 жыл бұрын
@@molonlabe7750 savage
@erikdickerson929
3 жыл бұрын
Very educational video just put my first one two days ago and I’ve been running it with the knobs all the way up cause no one taught me how to use anything but your videos have taught me so much in the last two days
@G.i.modeMonsta
9 ай бұрын
This guy is the best on KZitem extremely detailed in explaining the process as well as the technical aspects of equipment and its proper use
@Leopardo-1111
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a beginner on car audio and I’ve found your videos very helpful
@Johnmycole
5 ай бұрын
Holy moly. WOW. You made this very simple for my understanding.
@A55563
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Video. I have a friend who has advanced knowledge of state of the art car audio. He has a 4000 watt 18 speakers system which sounded unlike anything automotive sound system I've ever heard...the amazing aspect is the specialized insulation system of the vehicle rendering the immense sound undetectable from out side while the doors are shut...it is truly amazing the tech mankind has achieved.
@shauneads3110
3 жыл бұрын
This guy's channel is badass!! I wish I had the kind of money it probably takes to have him hook my stuff up, from the ground up!!
@marcz9482
3 жыл бұрын
Save up kiddo you will get there some day.
@anthonypirone4661
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching a boces class on production and sound quality, basics of sounds put so seamless
@Laterdays2
Жыл бұрын
Wow. That was 5 years ago and the info still stands today.
@danielllanos653
6 жыл бұрын
finally someone who really knows what their talking about . thank you, it's been really helpful !
@poopandfartjokes
6 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: The issue with setting gain with multi meter is you should multiply the voltage by .707 to get the correct RMS value. This is why you had distortion and needed to turn the gain back down. I bet if you measure it again after using the DDM it will be around 17.2v👍👍 I’m not trying to criticize. Your info is spot on as usual.
@krakenking1597
5 жыл бұрын
So my equation looks like this=(2 ohm x 385w RMS)=770 Sq rt is 27.748. So multiply 27.748 by .707?
@colinmilstead8381
5 жыл бұрын
Kraken King That is how it appears to me, that’s how I will tune mine. Not everyone can afford the fancy equipment so I’m thankful for this comment.
@ngt84
5 жыл бұрын
his setting was not way off, look at how close he was to the distortion limit ( 6:09)
@krakenking1597
5 жыл бұрын
I just followed this video, and it took care of the smell and amp shut off. I waited for a bit but no confirmation.
@denshi-oji494
5 жыл бұрын
It also will make a difference on the meter you use. MANY of the DVMs (Digital Volt Meters) on the market today are TRUE RMS, meaning they already show the RMS value, instead of peak voltage of an AC (Alternating Current) signal. Any signal above 0Hz, is AC by the way, that is what the frequency is a measurement of, how often the polarity is changing, (actually 1/2 of how often is changes since it is showing a full repetitive cycle rate, so it needs to change twice to get back to the original polarity.) Greatly simplified description... Anyway, IF the meter he was using is NOT a true RMS meter, the voltage the meter was showing would have been HIGHER than the actual RMS voltage, and with a sine wave, like he is using, the RMS voltage would already have been 0.70 volts LOWER than the displayed voltage.
@BlueTheWolf218
4 жыл бұрын
Wish I could afford the SMD-DD1
@electronicshelpcare
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! the amps look amazing!!!!!. Awesome video
@marcz9482
3 жыл бұрын
What's so amazing?
@Giroux68
2 жыл бұрын
So much more involved than It seems...one day I'll get my system sounding right
@greygoose82t.16
6 жыл бұрын
On a lot of these controller units and amplifiers, I really wish the manufacturers would spend the extra time to put a tick mark or an arrow on the dials. It would really help a lot of us make adjustments especially while in the car and confined spaces.
@homebody0089
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos. These will come in handy soon!
@Assassin1710
4 жыл бұрын
@ 6.25. " You should never turn up the volume past this point on the Raido !. What Point is that ?
@homebody0089
11 ай бұрын
@@Assassin1710 The 3/4 point of full tilt on the head unit.
@ChiTuSai
3 жыл бұрын
I finnaly finished my system that took me 2 weeks of work, now this will be super helpful to tune it right
@eddieornelas9631
Жыл бұрын
Lost me when he said very simple math and started with letters😣
@damonvanheerden3605
6 ай бұрын
It’s very simple, but in saying that if you never did any electronics in school then it might be confusing
@eddieornelas9631
6 ай бұрын
@@damonvanheerden3605 i never did bud so everything is confusing 😒
@brendanreddmann3613
3 ай бұрын
I know this is a very late comment and you may not care past this point, but in the most simple way think of math as if it never had letters R=resistance multiply that by your wattage the speaker can handle (this information will be displayed on the speaker itself or the box it comes in) then take the square root of it all, this allows you to find your total gain control, assuming you set the radio at the right controls before tuning the amp
@eddieornelas9631
3 ай бұрын
@@brendanreddmann3613 its never to late for information buddy. Stay you and thank you!!!
@timothygonzalez6679
2 ай бұрын
😂
@ianm432
6 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested to see the output on the volt meter after you tuned out the distortion. Great video though!
@jeffclontz3772
6 жыл бұрын
Ian McDonald I was thinking the same thing
@UrAvgBasshead
6 жыл бұрын
Ian McDonald me too. Let’s see it
@poopandfartjokes
6 жыл бұрын
Ian McDonald I’m guessing it’s 17.2v ish’ Measuring with voltmeter you need to multiply by .707 to properly calculate for RMS. Just my understanding. I could be wrong.
@gunsofsteele
5 жыл бұрын
His POT position using the DMM is a tick higer than using the DD1. Pobably cause he readjusted the stereo volume before using the DD1. Doesn't really matter, I'm cranking my ACDC to MAX everytime!
@joswald2001
6 жыл бұрын
1:53 Gain is not a Volume Knob. so hard for people to understand.
@edwardmontalvo6224
6 жыл бұрын
especially teenagers. Because their buddy told them to crank it up!!!
@joswald2001
6 жыл бұрын
all knobs to the right
@nastyR12
6 жыл бұрын
haha
@GlycerinZ
6 жыл бұрын
"just crank it up"
@Sam-w9des
6 жыл бұрын
all knobs to 11
@wadehensley5005
6 жыл бұрын
Man i love their product. If i had my own shop that would be my premiere line of amps. Especially since the auto industry is trying their damnedest to keep aftermarket equipment out. Loving the integration
@JavinValdovinos
2 ай бұрын
Dude literally saved my life.
@markstevenson3262
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video. You supply information that isn't readily available, all explained in an easy to understand manner.
@arthurenright4146
6 жыл бұрын
It might be worth adding that some amplifiers (DD Audio, Audio Control, Rockford) have a clipping indicator to help set the gains properly. I has been my experience that the DD Audio clip indicators on the D Series are pretty well spot on with the DD-1.
@marcbelec6403
6 жыл бұрын
Much respect for this video ... Most people just dont understand
@PROJECTDRIVEN1
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent content! Always a great watch
@TheSaulito1
4 жыл бұрын
Dude! You’re bad ass. Everything is very properly explained. Thanks man. Great teacher!
@wyndnra1n
5 жыл бұрын
Dude this is the most helpful video thank you!!!
@maymaygama6697
4 жыл бұрын
U just earned a new subscriber.....thank u
@smileyi1
6 жыл бұрын
Very good video, clear, concise and easy to understand
@johnkohler8600
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not talking about the Constructive comments on here but it's funny watching people point out Every little mistake Mark makes,every time he mis labels something or moves his finger in a way that,that person wouldn't personally move their fingers.I have a question.Where is your Video?Where is your KZitem channel?Where are your almost 500,000 Subscribers?!?!???It's easy to criticize someone when you have the advantage of watching after the video was made and being an outsider looking in.Keep up the great work Mark! You're so very helpful to Car audio newbs like myself.
@veritasvincit4178
2 жыл бұрын
Mark you are the best and have been for a while
@PramodRaiK
10 ай бұрын
Great one on amplifier tuning!
@kanushbhalla83
6 жыл бұрын
Actually u r very good to explain all the things. Like I completely understand by watching full video . Without repetiting. Thank u car audio 🤘
@codymurray7171
4 жыл бұрын
This help.. the volt meter and math helped me
@yarsftks
3 жыл бұрын
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, now i feel confident to do it myself. Very informative.
@savingstumps
2 жыл бұрын
These kinds of videos would have been great 25 years ago. I mean they are great now, but would have also been great then too. I had no idea what I was doing, lol. Thanks!
@hyoussef
4 жыл бұрын
@Mark, I just cant thank you enough for this video, my installer have made horrible mistakes on tuning the new amp and audio was worth than stock system. I followed you guidance and my car audio is 300% better than stock now ... 😁 Respect mate 🍻
@rolandkrakov980
2 жыл бұрын
Ce
@micaarzur
4 жыл бұрын
Problem with this method is that usually car CD or USB players play a lot louder than Bluetooth, for example. So if you plan on listening to music through Bluetooth/aux cable, you should make sure you play the test tones through those when you are setting the gain. Only use a CD if you plan on mostly listening to CDs.
@texasforever3.025
Жыл бұрын
This is because cd quality is better than the other forms of audio you are playing. There is more information there.
@mulleflemse4560
3 ай бұрын
On my headunit i can set levels for either as well as enabling media extender
@billybbob18
4 жыл бұрын
I like crossovers. I always attempt to make the bass sound like it's coming from the doors as much as possible without distorting the mids and highs.
@mrhadji4366
6 ай бұрын
Bonne vidéo merci d'avoir partager ta routine, ça va m'aider.❤❤❤
@killabee623
6 жыл бұрын
This dude is cool and full of life.
@geofftubeyou
6 жыл бұрын
I'm purchasing that amp. Thank you for the video.
@bulletproofpinata2328
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for yhe help with my sub and amp
@earlwallace5420
2 жыл бұрын
Would have been cool to see what the difference in voltage was between the voltmeter and the tuner setting
@aaaa-bz3ft
9 ай бұрын
They are the same lol
@roboompa2465
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the time and effort. I've watched a handful of your vids, mostly revolving around the Audio Control amps. I'm very, very interested in them. That said, in other vidz, you've shown the feature LED that AC uses to help set the gain. I'd love to see an addition to this vid, or perhaps a separate one, where you use the Scope or DDM to test out how accurate their LED is. :) Once again, thank you.
@saaksharskill432
2 жыл бұрын
Watching this at midnight 2.00 am in one remote village of India where these tuning is considered to be as alien technology, i will be able to tune my Focal Amp, JVC Stereo, Infinity component speakers along with Rockford sub in tomorrow morning, thanks to this video 😊
@BillyD223
6 ай бұрын
What would you use to power the out of car system in your shop? Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 🤙
@randomtoyotadude8952
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.. will save this video
@josea.garcia3994
6 жыл бұрын
Great video job well done Mark, on explaining the total tuning process!!! 👍👍👍
@trevorsanchez2470
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video thanks man!
@gabrielr6679
6 жыл бұрын
great video, but I noticed that you had low battery on the smd dd-1, I had that happen to me thinking my signal was distorted but when I changed my battery I could go a little bit more before distortion. great vid though for setting gains and crossovers.
@eduardosanchez7827
Жыл бұрын
This content is priceless!!! We already know you love premium quality equipment from AudioControl, do you have any comments about the Kicker Key amps with integrated DSP and auto-tuning capabilities. My guess it’s like comparing a full DSLR camera vs a point and a point and shoot one.
@CarAudioFabrication
Жыл бұрын
Kicker is a reliable manufacture and the Key is nice but using a camera analogy I would equate it with shooting on Auto mode vs Manual. The Key corrects things, but it does it automatically. At the end of the day a pro using "manual" mode and knowing what they are doing will be able to create a better finished result.
@veritasvincit4178
3 жыл бұрын
I am subscriber and well stay amazed at your creativity. You should be booked for years ahead for SEMA builds! I thank you for sharing your amazing and vast knowledge of all things car audio. I have to tell you on the first video that i stumbled across i was instantly Blown Away by your shop and its cleanliness. It just makes you go Ahhhh :)
@kyleo8909
3 жыл бұрын
My subwoofer guy put paint on top of the gain controls and all that and said he put them exactly where they need to be, so don't touch them and he'll be able to tell if I messed with it because the paint would be cracked on the dials. Loved that guy
@Snow101Bunny
4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, love the video very descriptive on making the knowledge easy to understand. The only thing I would comment on that would make it better is your transition timing from one sentence to another specially when you go from an edited video speak about one thing and transfer to the edited part that follows. You talk a little fast so for some it may be hard to follow on a listening paste. Little longer pauses between sentences. Liked and subscribed. Thanks again much appreciated
@MatthewxxMassacrex
6 жыл бұрын
thats great to know cause the shop i work at we set all low pass filters to 80hz :)
@sethh8892
5 жыл бұрын
Like, bass rolls off at 80hz, or everything below 80 is cut out.
@finnbasschannel6267
5 жыл бұрын
@@sethh8892 Low pass lets bass through, so bass starts to roll off at 80hz!
@sethh8892
5 жыл бұрын
@@finnbasschannel6267 I wonder at what DB slope...
@joehaaayyez765
5 жыл бұрын
I have a after market head unit with stick speakers and 4 12’ kicker red lines (I’m 17 with minimal wage leave me alone😂) and I just turned the bass down all the way on my head unit so my speakers can play as loud as possible with no distortion and let the subs do the lows :)
@MorrisDM91
5 жыл бұрын
Xxx tentacion that’s what i do lol
@Psy6o
3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation
@mafosa8519
6 жыл бұрын
Very well explained! Keep em coming!
@alfredoluciano5794
6 жыл бұрын
Great video I love the attention to detail 👍😃
@Leopardo-1111
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mikez4719
3 жыл бұрын
Subbed. For sure helped me out. Im kinda new to the car audio stuff and this video helped me understand a few things. Thanks 😁
@Truff808
Жыл бұрын
Bro this is excellent content thank you
@lowdnlowd3035
4 жыл бұрын
I'd be curious to check your voltage after using the SMD meter to see if you how close you were.
@rimo6064
3 жыл бұрын
im learning how to install .. but have ALOT to learn. 😁
@diegotorres1194
3 жыл бұрын
Makes 2 of us
@joshuaalvarezcorrea8435
8 ай бұрын
Great videoo! Im surely coming back, to learn more. Buuuuuuut I was looking to set up my car amp by sound or a way without any gear I dont have lol! Just saying haha, as you can tell I know nothing about the subject. Thank you!
@NolaSaintsLVIII
5 жыл бұрын
So by setting the gain properly, it allow me to turn it up more without distortion???
@joehaaayyez765
5 жыл бұрын
Big Ounce yes it will be a bit quieter at lower volume but it’s supposed to be a lot of people set their amps to the max settings thinking it will be the loudest but it over does it and actually isn’t as loud just distorted but if you tune it you can get that max crisp volume without a bit of distortion:)
@krakenking1597
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly what i needed to know, THANKS!
@patricklawrence9784
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! Now truly understand that even though I've match the amp voltage - Sub RMS doesn't mean it's not clipping.. I guess time to get one of those DD1..
@cutthroat814
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I learned a lot! One problem though... I can't stop thinking about about the song you used to test. Someone on KZitem uses that as an outro song or something, who da faq is it?!
@MrCbell57
2 жыл бұрын
I just hooked up a boss 1000 amplifier to 4 Pioneer car speakers 2 6x9 and 2 5.5 for front...and it doesnt sound like its even working that well. It does increase the volumn with less distortion. I guess that is all the amp does. It has one of those amp increase knobs which does nothing. A new Rockville 800 watt amp and 2 8" Subs in a factory made box.. coming in a few days. Perhaps the sound quality will improve with some lower tones. All this info you talk about is over my head, plus I don't have testing equipment or money to buy the good stuff anyway. But sure like dreaming about it.You make sense. Years ago I had a $1000 dollar pioneer system put in a camaro. I'm wondering if the same system would cost the same today and sound as good. And it was awesome. Super clear sound with a Pioneer super tuner 2. Or a 3 not sure since it was 30 years ago. Not sure what the same system would cost today. But it had no subwoofer. Just very clear sounding quality stereo music. with 40 watt pioneer amps on front and a 40 on the rear 6x9's. I just spent that much on a new system and it hardly sounds any where as good as the other one. And I made sure all the wires are Plus and MINUS hook ups. RCA cables exactly where they need to be. Since my car is a 70 classic I had to make myself by a radio looking tuner which is probably the big problem with quality sound. Its a Radio, USA-230, Custom Size, AM/FM, 200 Watt, Chrome Face, Black Buttons, Chrome Knobs, Ford. Probably the crap that is causing the poor sound quality through the pioneer speakers.
@sameerkhan720
7 ай бұрын
Excellent
@DW-lr7vk
3 жыл бұрын
You have excellent videos! Keep it up
@johnnytons2977
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nutz79ful
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very informative and I am going to get one of those for my van
@YourSoundPath
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your videos! The bass rolloff as you turn on the volume is rather a result of loudness function in the unit, that compensate humans hearing system non linearity. As your volume is low loudness function tilt up bass and highs. As you increase the volume the tilt up becomes smaller until zero tilt up from some volume level (defined by manufacturer). This looks like bass rolloff what is actually not really.
@bigroosterman12
4 жыл бұрын
I get flashbacks of Content Cop with your test music...
@jspilly82
5 жыл бұрын
ive been wondering how to work out voltage output watts and ohms relationship for years. so simple 3:49
@tonikukke6963
4 жыл бұрын
Is it the RMS power of amplifier or peak power?
@redc598
Жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO. THANK YOU.
@coloradogrown562
8 ай бұрын
Question: once I set the gain with the head unit bass at 0 and the auxiliary bass knob at max, can i then later turn the head unit bass back up or do I only use the auxiliary knob? Please help
@digger5270
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful , thank you.
@anggarrahudhi8403
Ай бұрын
Hi guys, I want you to make a playlist, new tutorials for professional tuning, step by step and simple tools, so that DIYers can follow your example.
@CarAudioFabrication
Ай бұрын
We have many videos on the channel that fall into these categories. Come check them out!
@Me99adon
3 жыл бұрын
bout to pull the trigger and buy 2 of the audio control amps for my Audi Q5
@224rebels
4 жыл бұрын
For the equation that was used @ 4:00 did you use the amplifiers RMS power or Max power? Also, what if the speakers you're using are rated for less power than your amplifier can put out?
@epann2921
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This video with the help of Kicker's tech hotline to confirm specs enabled me to tune my first amp/sub combo. The only thing I found confusing was that the power formula used to determine gain voltage was based on the amp specs, and kicker told me to use the speakers specs for the calculation (Amp was 750 RMS versus Speaker which was 400 RMS). I assume that if I used the amp rating (750) and set the gain it would have been too much for the sub. Thank you for this video.
@MELOMVNN
6 жыл бұрын
greetings from russia! this is a easiest way to change correct gain on amp without special device what i see! thanks dude!
@ninmarioscc
5 жыл бұрын
When you use a dsp like the audio control 608 and you do all your adjustments on the dsp. Do you leave the amplifier crossover on off or no crossover or you further adjust on the amplifier controls?
@SirreaOne
5 жыл бұрын
Ok I'm a old school DIY audio installer. Now that the Technology has change I wanted learn how to match speakers and amps. Tune them properly. Also fabricate speaker boxes. All for motorcycles. I've already subscribed, can you suggest video that can help?
@ickarbod
6 жыл бұрын
Hey great video. I just want to make sure I got my numbers and math right, I have a clarion amp 1300 watts and the box says 650 continuous watts @ 2ohms. So my math would be 2 * 650 = 1300, the sq route is 36.055.... is this right?
@treynoahz71
5 жыл бұрын
yup
@gerardvoughnfaust4167
6 жыл бұрын
I think i can also apply this on my out door equipment.
@addictedtobasssss3976
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Plz show us how to wire up a 3 way crossover with 2 amps and 2 subs
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