Proven Accuracy - SMD Crossover Calibrator CC-1 plus Gain Matching
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- Visit www.wcCarAudio.com *** INTRODUCING THE NEW PRODUCT FROM SMD-D'AMORE ENGINEERING! The new CC-1! Set your crossovers to the EXACT frequency you desire, fast, accurately and most of all very EASY. Go into "competition mode" and it has a function which allows you to match multiple amplifier outputs so they all put out the same power at the same time. This device doesn't just measure AC voltage, it measures DBV. This makes it more accurate then using a DMM (digital multi meter). Available early February 2012!
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I admit I don't even know what crossover is and I still thought this thing was awesome. It's so simple. Great products for newbies Steve.
Ordered my CC-1 a few days ago, will make a great addition to my DD-1!
Just purchased my CC-1 to match with my TPI scope. Now I can set my crossovers prescisely great product steve. Thank you
Not going to lie, I didn't even think about using it for gain matching my 4 channels. Now I want it even more.
This and the DD-1 do make it much easier to set your gear up.
Steave i'v been watching you build your business up over the years and i have to say you'r doing it right. At the rate you'r going you'r gonna be a millionaire by the year 2016.
Much love from Riverside California
Got my DD1 recently, this is next on my list! No product out there as good as Steve Meade Designs!
@SuperSalain Just chiming in here. The crossover is exactly that a crossover not a cutoff. A crossover has a smooth transition from maximum to zero. The -3dB point is where the power drops to half the maximum and that frequency is defined as the point where the crossover is providing signal on one side of that frequency and not on the other. So if the crossover were simply adjusted by listening or watching for signal on the amp, they may be way off from the half power signal. FYI.
Thank you Steve for making good tools for car audio. Just order the CC-1 and can't wait to get it so I can put it with my DD-1. I use the DD-1 and I love it. It's a good tool for any car audio tech to have. Now that the CC-1 is coming I can't wait to use it..
Again Steve Thank You
Jason from Red'Z Audio
@MrMxAudio It can be done with an iPod but you also need a digital volt meter and a calculator. Even so the CC-1 will still be much easier to get it adjusted right because it does the calibrating and math for you.
Another great product. I have your DD-1 which is a must have tool. I cant wait till I get the CC-1. Keep up the great work.
@jasonbc69 nope its Tony D....he sent me the clips i just edited/uploaded :)
Setting subsonic would work the same way right? Just select say track 8 and turn dial down until it hits 31hz?
Just made everything so simple great ideas with all these
idk.. not hating on your product at all.. just seems like eventually if you do that you will hear the signal being amplified or not.. idk.. i'm going to try it out.. but you definitely have a killer product here. Good stuff steve
@kcMacnCheese It could be done with a sweep and a spectrum analyzer. Music won't give you an accurate measurement for the -3dB crossover point. So basically the simplest, cheapest and best way is with a single tone at the desired crossover frequency. What is on one side of the crossover frequency is desired on the other side isn't, music won't change that. Steve has it right.
@ocauTMM yessir it is.
One day I will own the DD-1 and the CC-1!
@rickcperry this method works regardless of the slope
Good stuff! I got a hankerin for another CC1 vid now!
Very nice little tool for the average guy
Do I get one to test? I showed some kids how easy the DD-1 is to use, now its the CC-1.
i might have to get me one and the other one aswell, i hope they don't charge to much to post to Australia
i just received my new DD1 and CC1. they are great tools! my system sounds totally different in a good way. my question is what is the procedure to properly set the "bass boost" db on my mono sub amp? thanks in advance
@smamsp well hello there! :)
Well where does the positive prove and negative probe go to I'm confused?
@Unevenhairline He did a video on that a while back showing how to do it.
great video!!
How do you know what you want to set the LPF too?
@subsystems ok thank good to know for future install
That's awesome!
Howdy: I have a question regarding the SMD CC1. I was testing an HPF/LPF calculator and CC1 simultaneously. The high-pass-filter calculator (in the CC1) appears to be working and set to a 12db rolloff/octave. However, it appears you are using 12db for the LPF as well? The subwoofer amps we use are set to an 18db roll off/octave. I broke out my RTA and it appears as though the CC1 is not adjusting for the faster roll off. I tested with another amp and set the rolloff/slope off 24db and it appears even more skewed? Am I missing a step in setting up the CC1?
o shit! its on sale already???
yes, and if not very close. Just a little more time i give it a year maybe a tiny but more
how can this product work correctly with music? Since there is so many different peaks, freqs, etc... Instead of just test tones, because thats the only way to calibrate it.
@wildkev1010 thanks man!! one can only hope though haha! :)
there is an easy way to figure out where 112 hz is without this.. get 112hz on your ipod hit repeat rill the crossover until your amp picks it up.. or drops it out.. idk.. just an idea if you want to save money..
@xxiceboy989xx thanks!
Dear Steave,
i have a question for you:
how do you power your amps while not in your car?
plz reply
thanks
maybe a stupid question but would having a little unit like this would be useful to thee average Joe Audio like myself with just the odd one or 2 amps.. 4 speakers and 1 sub?
I mean, i like my music LOUD? but i dont have crazy amounts of amps, speakers etc lol
Cheers SMD!
btw - great videos as usual
@Unevenhairline Try looking for this video. How To: 2 Amplifiers 1 Active Crossover Tuned With SMD DD-1 & CC-1
Do you sign all the cc-1's and dd-1's? I have a cc-1without a signature and a dd-1 with a signature and all the ones on CZcams are signed, just making sure it's not a fake. Thanks!
@meade916 Hi Steve, have you ever done any frequency checks to see if the head units are actually playing one of the test frequencies at the correct frequency? I had a cheap MP3 player that played about 10% too fast. So any calibrations would be off if I used that as my source. I could hear it in my tweeter crossover. I was picking up high-mids in my tweeters. I didn't notice it in my sub.
Diyaudioguy says this is a rip off and not needed, just use a multimeter
Any link for for the downloadable version of the cd's? My new head unit doesnt have the ability to play them!
hey Steve my buddy thinks he saw you in the blue caddy last night in washington. was that you?
Within 4 one-thousandths. Wow.
Hey guys, how do u Know what hz to set ur amp at depending on ur sub or speaker?
@subsystems yeah i was thinking about that when i watched the video. How is the HU signal is ?? Maybe a new HDD-1 loll or a 3 one tester
@MrMxAudio wrong. lol
i have the dd-1. now i need a cc-1. any idea on pricing yet steve? are you gonna sent a beta unit to ric for some testing?
Any help on tuning a line out converter with a DD-1? Got an install coming up soon!
Like a boss
:)) i want one lol
@meade916 why wrong
lol Steve Meade has had a voice change ;P
No tienes en español
if you set the lpf to 63 and the hpf to 125 do u loose everything in between?
SW21 Sharky not all but most each crossover has a drop off slope after the crossover be point they should be crossed over at the same point or maybe a slight over lap to blend the sound slightly.
do you guys accept google checkout?
Anybody knows the program to measure dB?
@Gazooo29 done
do you plan on placing these units(cc-1 & dd-1) on amazon anytime soon? or any other site?
I do believe there are fake ones on amazon they don’t say smd on them. I just purchased one couple days ago the dd1 and just got it yesterday can’t wait to use it.
Let me make clear I purchased the legit one from his website,
I cannot find one of these anywhere online. Anybody know where I can order one
www.bladeice.com/product/smd-crossover-calibrator-cc-1/ :-)
amazon
saving money to buy dd1 and cc1 rockford is the best like yee ay meade lemme sit in the tahoe one time holla at me
This isnt steve talking.........
awesome tool though
@030233854914 Most of the time I guess it won't be a problem but,... How can one be sure their HU is working correctly? Problem is, the HU freq. can't be adjusted easily so your recourse is to replace it. But it is still better to know and deal with the problem than to not know. Like when my mono amp came without a subsonic filter. Grrr. I found some in-line RCA fixed freq subsonic filters but need to decide 25Hz or 30Hz or order both? Right now I had to simply turn my sub gain down. Sad.
lol, like steve would even put his name on it if it wasnt an accurate and good quality product
@polobilenmin Just google "termlab" Used by bassheads around the world.
@wildkev1010 He might be a millionaire now :P
check ur messages and look for mine. im tellin ya steve its a good idea that i sent u man.
Helloooooooooooooo
You sound like you are sick Steve... :(
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5th comment? wow thats a first
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Second :D