THEMERQ Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 i was setting the gain on an audiopipe ap30001d with the 40hz 0 db tone and i set everything up the way it was supposed to be. i had the dd-1 negative connected to the amps ground and i noticed while turning up the gain that it would distort with the gain very low, but not at minimum. so i set the gain down to the point with no distortion. then while the dd-1 was still on i disconnected the dd-1 negative and connected it to the negative output terminal on the amp and it sparked a little bit when it touched the negative on the amp output terminal and the distortion light instantly lit up. i tried seting the gain all the way down to minimum and it still shows distortion. what happened? before i did that even with the gain at minimum there was no distortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Turn down the volume on your source Edit: And why would you connect to the negative on the amp? You may have fried it Edited March 3, 2012 by SnowDrifter Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMERQ Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 the volume a the source is at max undistorted volume. i dont know i just decided to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 use -10 db on your bass amp......or -5 but not 0. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Turn down the volume on your source Edit: And why would you connect to the negative on the amp? You may have fried it why not? the negative on the amp is fine. It should be the same as any other "negative" on the car. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) the volume a the source is at max undistorted volume. i dont know i just decided to try it. the gain knob dont always have to be all the way up as a matter of fact its even better when its turn down, makes the amp work less Edited March 3, 2012 by Miguels Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMERQ Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 but why did it start distorting like that? did the mess it up somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tebo Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) go back and set it with the -5 or -10 tones like steve said and report back. No the dd1 did not mess it up, i thought the same thing with my system BUT the dd1 can in no way harm your system, i was just being a dumbass. Edited March 4, 2012 by Tebo Quote 04 dodge dakota ext cab 4x4 excessive amperage 300 amp alt with MONSTER stud =)sundown z v3 15 in a 4th order on aq2200sundown 100.4 2 way active...2 Prv audio 6mb200 & 2 re XXX tweetersdeka intimidatorkenwood x396big 3 1/0 knu wire back to deka intimidator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Maybe you should look at the fact that the audiopipe amps arent exactly known for their clean power............ Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMERQ Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 i set the gain with the -10db tone and its not as loud, i meant did i mess up the dd-1 not my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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