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csendlak · 05-29-2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkrider01

How are your gains set? Often, hiss is caused by too high of input voltage (the BA system radios put out high voltage). Try turning the gains down to 0 and see if they still hiss.

But the only thing hissing is the rear 6x9 that i tapped off of as soon as i connect the rca to my amp. if the voltage was too high i would expect the sub-amp to have a distortion. its almost like the input to my amp is giving off a voltage that is distorting the pre-amp line into the BA amp. . .

Steve@Subthump · 05-29-2012, 09:04 AM

it's your amp feeding back. some amps need a loc or isolator

csendlak · 05-29-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve@********

it's your amp feeding back. some amps need a loc or isolator

Just to be sure, are you referring to a ground loop isolator? I'm not too familiar with audio components and thats what came up when i started looking.

darkrider01 · 05-29-2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csendlak

Just to be sure, are you referring to a ground loop isolator? I'm not too familiar with audio components and thats what came up when i started looking.

I'm pretty sure Steve is referring to a Ground Loop Isolator or a Line Output Converter.

Also, I'm sorry - I misunderstood how you had things connected. I thought that you had hissing on your amplifier output.

csendlak · 05-29-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkrider01

I'm pretty sure Steve is referring to a Ground Loop Isolator or a Line Output Converter.

Also, I'm sorry - I misunderstood how you had things connected. I thought that you had hissing on your amplifier output.

No worries, in fact my bad for horrible description lol. But I'm pretty sure I have a good idea what to do now. Thanks guys, I'll pick up an isolator today and see if it fixes the issue.

csendlak · 05-29-2012, 04:58 PM

ground loop isolator worked like a charm thanks again !

Steve@Subthump · 05-29-2012, 06:18 PM

Another reason why we recommend them so much.

mgoodbar · 09-13-2012, 08:41 PM

so would this work the same on say a new 4 channel amp? I know I would have to do the X2 output side for the front and rear channels...

suzook · 07-08-2013, 04:23 PM

Revivng this thread from the dead! Thanks to the OP, I saved myself $82....I had all the material needed. Took me about 30 mins taking my time...just waiting for my Basslink to arrive. THANKS OP!

Glen e · 07-08-2013, 04:57 PM

excellent read and great work...but I'm really into EASY and don't care about saving the money - and the FARK kit for a new amp from ******** makes this whole process completely plug in and done....thanks steve....

kenny17 · 11-25-2015, 12:18 PM

Spliced RCA into Subwoofer Out on X1. Used White wire on X3 for remote turn on. Worked Great. Using RCA Voltage Regulator for my amp volume. I like that better because it actually mutes the amp unlike the gain remote that came with it. Thanks to Camaro5 for all the help on my new clean install.

Dusk_2SS · 10-22-2017, 04:44 PM

There is a better way now. Same concept different pins.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=511374

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mgoodbar White 2ss, LT, CAI, Tune Drives: 2010 L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: memphis Posts: 651	so would this work the same on say a new 4 channel amp? I know I would have to do the X2 output side for the front and rear channels...

11-25-2015, 12:18 PM	#81
kenny17 VILENT Drives: 2013 Wht ZL454 SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Aiea, HI Posts: 57 View My Garage	Spliced RCA into Subwoofer Out on X1. Used White wire on X3 for remote turn on. Worked Great. Using RCA Voltage Regulator for my amp volume. I like that better because it actually mutes the amp unlike the gain remote that came with it. Thanks to Camaro5 for all the help on my new clean install.