Features
Overview:
The AudioControl 6XS is an active 6-channel electronic crossover. You can independently adjust
the front high-pass and low-pass, rear high-pass, and subwoofer low-pass crossovers. In addition,
the unit has a programmable subsonic filter for optimum subwoofer performance. The
outputs can be adjusted up to 9.5 volts RMS (13 volts peak) for low system noise.
Note:
Since the 6XS does not have a built-in amplifier, it must be used in
conjunction with one or more external amplifiers.
High-Quality Components: The 6XS is equipped with high-quality
components, including sharp 24dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley alignment crossovers.
AutoMode Inputs: If the source unit has front, rear, and subwoofer
outputs, you can connect them directly to the inputs on the crossover. If you
are using only front and rear channels, or only two channels, the AutoMode
circuitry will automatically feed the subwoofer channel with signals from the
front inputs.
Crossover Frequencies: The 6XS comes with pre-loaded crossover modules
that will allow it to work in a number of system configurations. If your system
requires different frequencies, you can obtain other crossover modules, with
frequencies of 15 to 3500 Hz, directly from the manufacturer. Each crossover has
a slope of 24 dB per octave. The factory settings are:
| Outputs |
Four/Six-Channel Input |
Two-Channel Input |
| Front High-pass |
250 Hz and up |
250 Hz and up |
| Front Low-pass |
90 Hz to 250 Hz |
90 Hz to 250 Hz |
| Rear High-pass |
250 Hz and up |
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| Subwoofer |
30 Hz to 90 Hz |
30 Hz to 90 Hz |
Programmable Frequency Match (PFM) Filter: When subwoofers are forced
to reproduce frequencies lower than they are designed to play, the result is
wasted amplifier power and damaged speakers. The Programmable Frequency Match (PFM)
filter is a programmable 18dB per octave Chebyshev subsonic filter which allows
you to only let the speaker play as low as it is designed to play. The unit
comes with a plug-in resistor module set at 33 Hz (located under the removable
cover). Changing the frequency of the PFM filter requires obtaining a plug-in
module of a different frequency, available directly from the manufacturer.
Modules are available in frequencies between 10 Hz and 100 Hz.
Output Levels: Each output has a rotary level control, allowing you to
independently set the level of the front low-pass, front high-pass, rear
high-pass, and subwoofer. Three of the outputs (the front low-pass and high-pass
are combined) have three LEDs to indicate when the output levels reach 2 volts,
5 volts, and maximized.
Remote Bass Level Control:
The unit comes with a remote bass level control,
variable from 0dB to +18dB. Using the mounting bracket, the supplied remote bass level control
can be mounted in any convenient location under your vehicle's dash. The green
LED on the module glows brighter as the level is increased. (You can easily
change the color of the LED to amber, if desired.) The remote bass level control
is 2.56" wide, 1.532" tall, and 2.436" deep. The included cable
is 20' in length.
Power Connectors: The power, ground, and remote terminals are located
on a convenient plug-in module, which can be easily connected to the wires prior
to plugging it into the crossover. Connecting the wires to the module requires a
small slotted screwdriver. The module will accommodate power and ground wires of
18 to 12 gauge, and a remote turn-on lead of 22 to 12 gauge. The power wire
should have an in-line fuse with a rating of 1 or 2 Amps.
Ground Isolation Selector: When alternator whine is present in the
system, you can provide an alternative grounding connection. Inside the unit,
you can move the jumpers on the Ground Isolation Selector to remedy the problem.
Inputs and Outputs:
- Left Side:
- Power Connections: removable module with power, ground, and remote
terminals
- Subwoofer Input: left
and right RCA audio jacks
- Rear Input: left
and right RCA audio jacks
- Front/Main Input: left
and right RCA audio jacks
- Right Side:
- Remote Level Control: RJ14 jack for supplied remote level control
cable
- Subwoofer Output: left
and right RCA audio jacks
- Rear High-pass Output: left
and right RCA audio jacks
- Front Low-pass Output: left
and right RCA audio jacks
- Front High-pass Output: left
and right RCA audio jacks
Specifications: (measured at 14.4 volts DC)
- Signal Gain: 0 to +12 dB front/rear, 0 to +18 dB subwoofer
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 100 kHz +/-1 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -110 dB
- Input Impedance: 20 K Ohms
- Output Impedance: 150 Ohms
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
