DD1+ – Distortion Detector

DD1+ - Distortion Detector
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DD1+ – Distortion Detector

R6894,25 Inc Vat.

3 in stock

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Description

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Steve Meade Designs SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector

The purpose of this tool is to enable the installer to set the gain of an audio amplifier to match the source unit’s output level, accurately and quickly. It can also be useful for detecting distortion in the audio signal caused by poorly designed or malfunctioning audio equipment.

Overview

The purpose of this tool is to enable the installer to set the gain of an audio amplifier to match the source unit’s output level, accurately and quickly. It can also be useful for detecting distortion in the audio signal caused by poorly designed or malfunctioning audio equipment. When you pick up the DD-1, know that you are holding a precision piece of equipment. If treated as such it should provide you with many years of reliable service. We have chosen a 9V battery as a power source for a few reasons: They are readily available
Isolating the DD1-1 from the vehicle’s electrical system for power, guarantees that it will only measure what it is supposed to measure; the audio signal, not noise in the charging system. We also chose an RCA input connector for a few reasons. It makes it pretty easy to measure the output of a head unit directly, if you choose to do so
Should the harness become damaged it is easily replaceable or repairable in the field

About this product

Included

  • The Distortion Detector (DD-1))
  • Protective silicon rubber boot
  • Calibrated Test tone CD
  • Harness
  • This manual
  • Pride of ownership

About the design

  • When you pick up the DD-1, know that you are holding a precision piece of equipment. If treated as such it should provide you with many years of reliable service. We have chosen a 9V battery as a power source for a few reasons:
  • They are readily available
  • Isolating the DD1-1 from the vehicle’s electrical system for power, guarantees that it will only measure what it is supposed to measure; the audio signal, not noise in the charging system.

We also chose an RCA input connector for a few reasons:

  • It makes it pretty easy to measure the output of a headunit directly, if you choose to do so
  • Should the harness become damaged it is easily replaceable or repairable in the field

Specification

  • The Distortion Detector’s circuitry is 100% analog
  • Distortion Detection trigger level > 1.0% Harmonic Distortion
  • Guaranteed operating range of input signal is 1.2Vrms – 125Vrms. (15,000 Watts at 1 ohm) Auto ranging
  • Signal Present LED trigger voltage 750mVrms
  • Low Battery LED trigger battery voltage < 5.6Vdc
  • Auto-shut off timer 8 – 10 minutes after ON button is pressed
  • Everyone hides these in the back of the book. We are proud of our specs, they aren’t lies, so we are putting them up front.

Compatibility

The SMD DD-1+ Distortion Detector is compatible with virtually all head units, digital signal processors (DSPs), and amplifiers that output an analog audio signal. It works with both low-level RCA outputs and high-level speaker outputs, provided the signal meets the device’s minimum voltage requirements

Key features

Variable Gain Overlap: Allows for precise gain matching in 0.1dB steps (up to 15dB) using only a single 0dB test tone, eliminating the need for multiple track changes.High Voltage Capacity: Rated for up to 200Vrms, supporting high-power amplifiers capable of delivering up to 40,000 Watts at 1 ohm.Install Verification: Includes a mode to check existing gain settings without making adjustments, which is useful for verifying that an installation hasn’t been tampered with.

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