eCrack.net Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 In this video I compared the DD-1 to my Fluke 123 Scopemeter... or rather verified the waveform vs when the DD-1 detected distortion. The results are within. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 wow, and if anyone ever priced that scope they know that their dd1 is a bargain and WORTH IT! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel989 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 1500$ for your scope? Wow 1 Quote Build Log - http://www.stevemead...-cruiser-el-pt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Nice video!For the haters: The dd-1 kicks in at 1% THD. It is possible to see something lower than that (say .5%) like what you observed. The unit works perfectly as advertised: pick up a certain percentage of distortion and notifies you. It doesn't kick in at exactly the slightest bit above 0% distortion. And that's just not practical 3 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...
mmets Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have used a DD-1 for the past couple years. Before that I really didn't have a clue. There are other ways to set gains I would agree but you cant go wrong with a DD-1 if you use it correctly and I wouldn't use anything else. Great video! 2 Quote http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/177477-slowboring-07-trailblazer-build/Pioneer DEH-80PRSPRV 8MR400-NDY (eight) PRV TW350Ti (6)Sky High 1/0 OFC, 12 gauge and 8 gaugeTM Metalworkz battery terminals 120 sqft HushmatXS Power D3100 (6)Singer 350 Amp Alt Singer 320 (2)American Bass SQL3200 JL Audio JX360/4 Crossfire XS 8K (2) DC Audio XL 15s (6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hammer Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 If it kicked in at any sign of distortion Audiopipe users wouldn't be able to use the dd-1 hehe just poking fun, DD1 is a great tool, love mine, wont get rid of it. I use it on my home receiver too. surprising how loud it get before the light kicked on. 2 Quote MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eCrack.net Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks gentlemen. I'm glad you liked it. The DD-1 is a good piece of equipment and for the price would be very difficult to beat. The industry needed a tool like it badly. On the negative side, I believe it was a mistake for them to include the -15db and -10 db tones or whatever they were. -5 is about as low as you would want to set. We're not worried about losing some "potential" on music. We're worried about setting our maximum ceiling on our equipment so that it never exceeds its limits. THAT is the objective. Not trying to get every last watt out of every note in every song. That's simply not possible and should not be attempted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona_jeff Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Great, vid. Personally I have both a tpi 440 and a dd1, both are usefully, but when I set gains, the tpi is more of a high dollar dmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt14 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Really like the video sir. 1 Quote 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks gentlemen. I'm glad you liked it. The DD-1 is a good piece of equipment and for the price would be very difficult to beat. The industry needed a tool like it badly. On the negative side, I believe it was a mistake for them to include the -15db and -10 db tones or whatever they were. -5 is about as low as you would want to set. We're not worried about losing some "potential" on music. We're worried about setting our maximum ceiling on our equipment so that it never exceeds its limits. THAT is the objective. Not trying to get every last watt out of every note in every song. That's simply not possible and should not be attempted. -10 is usually only used on subwoofers...and is perfectly fine, if you need that. For most people, -10 on subs and -5 on the mids and highs is perfect. Our DD-1 PLUS technology, that is in the AD-1 and someday to be it's own unit, has customize-able overlaps from 20db down. You will be able to choose -3 or -9db for example, if you wanted to. Anyway, when setting gains, whether it is a scope or a DD-1.... 0, -5, and -10 have been standard overlap choices for years. -15 is kinda pushing it but we put it in there anyway, just in case. Thanks for the video! 1 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...
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