AudioControl ACX-3.2 Owner's Manual

All-weather equalizer & crossover with paging mic

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Features
• 4-Band Stereo Graphic EQ
• ParaBASS® Low Frequency Contouring
• Variable 24 dB/Octave Linkwitz-Riley Crossover
• Front, Rear, and Subwoofer Outputs
• Master Volume, Fader, and Sub Level Control
• High-Gain Input Stage
• Line Driver: 9.5 Volts Peak Output
• Dash or Console-Mountable
• Included Paging Microphone
• The Silent Watchfulness of the Hoh Rainforest
ALL-WEATHER EQUALIZER & CROSSOVER WITH PAGING MIC
ALL-WEATHER EQUALIZER & CROSSOVER WITH PAGING MIC
Owner's Enjoyment Manual

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Summary of Contents for AudioControl ACX-3.2

  • Page 1 Features • 4-Band Stereo Graphic EQ • ParaBASS® Low Frequency Contouring • Variable 24 dB/Octave Linkwitz-Riley Crossover • Front, Rear, and Subwoofer Outputs • Master Volume, Fader, and Sub Level Control • High-Gain Input Stage • Line Driver: 9.5 Volts Peak Output •...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    10. Provide +12v and ground wiring of sufficient size to ensure adequate current to the receiver. For the ACX-3.2, this means 16-22 gauge wire. Recycling notice: If the time comes and this apparatus has fulfilled its destiny, do not throw it out into the trash. It has to be carefully 11.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A Guided Tour of the ACX-3.2 ........4...
  • Page 4: A Guided Tour Of The Acx-3.2

    A Guided Tour of the ACX-3.2 1. Volume Control – Because the ACX-3.2 is a true pre-amp, it serves as the 6. ParaBASS® Controls – Two simple controls allow for killer bass tweaking. The sweep knob selects the center frequency, between 40 Hz and 80 Hz.
  • Page 5 Guided Tour of the ACX-3.2 (continued) 9. Microphone Input Gain – This adjustment pot can be used to achieve a 12. Power Connections – This nifty connector is a blessing to anyone who nice balance between microphone level and source level.
  • Page 6 16. Illumination – (Located under the cover). These jumpers let you change the back-light illumination to Cool Blue or Hot Red. Given that we are acclimated to sun-free life in the rainforest, we have shipped the ACX-3.2 in the Cool Blue mode. Owner’s Enjoyment Manual...
  • Page 7 18. Crossover Frequency – The frequency setting of this pot determines the frequency that the front and rear outputs of your ACX-3.2 will play down to, as well as determining where your subwoofer will begin playing. The Crossover 1&...
  • Page 8 23. Microphone Connector – Align the microphone connector with the jack on the front of the ACX-3.2. Push the connector in firmly and secure it with the locking ring. Owner’s Enjoyment Manual...
  • Page 9: Installing The Acx-3.2

    ACX-3.2 chassis and microphone in a suitable location. dashboard or console in most vehicles. However, depending on the needs of the system, the ACX-3.2 is an ideal pre-amp control that can be Dimensions – See page 18 for further detail on mounting and dimensions.
  • Page 10: Power Wiring

    “Remote” will light up the back-lighting of your the ACX-3.2. ACX-3.2. A really cool idea is to connect the illumination wire to a factory dash light dimmer and have the ability to dim the back-lighting of the Positive (+12 V) Connection –...
  • Page 11: Audio Wiring

    Installing the ACX-3.2 (continued) System #1: Basic Six-Channel System Audio Wiring As you may already have guessed, there are numerous ways to configure the ACX-3.2 in your audio system. The following diagrams are just a few of the possibilities. Head Unit/ Media Center...
  • Page 12 Installing the ACX-3.2 (continued) System #2: All-Weather Wake Sports Boat System with Paging Cockpit (L) Front L/R Out ACX-BT3 to Cockpit/Bow All-Weather Cockpit (R) Speakers Bluetooth Receiver ® Tower (L) Tower (R) Rear L/R Out to Tower Speakers Paging Mic Mic Signal Routing jumper: Rear (Tower) Owner’s Enjoyment Manual...
  • Page 13: Level Matching

    Input Level on the ACX-3.2 the way up. By following the level matching steps for the ACX-3.2 you will be to avoid clipping the next component in line. If the next component in line is an able to take full advantage of the high voltage output of your source.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Equalizer

    (1) the acoustics of the vehicle, (2) the equalizer controls on the ACX-3.2. Keep in mind that music can sound location of the speakers, (3) the music source you are listening to, and (4) different depending upon who is listening and what type of music they the speakers used.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Installing the ACX-3.2 (continued) Troubleshooting Problem Suggestions No Sound 1. Is a source connected to the inputs? 2. Check power and remote turn on for proper volt- age. Is the power LED on? 3. Center the fader control. 4. Turn up the Input Level control.
  • Page 16: The Warranty

    Months of waiting around. Well, fear no more. This warranty is designed to 4. Our warranty covers AudioControl products that have been installed make you rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out for you and according to the instructions in the installation manual.
  • Page 17: Legalese Section

    Promises of how well your AudioControl product will work are not implied by this warranty. Other than what we’ve said we’ll do in this warranty, we have no obligation, express or implied.
  • Page 18: Dimensions

    ACX-3.2 chassis under a dashboard, glove box or any vehicle console. The screw holes on the ACX-3.2 chassis also allow for easy installation underneath a radio or with a dash kit. Be sure to account for additional space behind the ACX-3.2 for power and...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications All specifications are measured at 14.4 VDC (standard automotive voltage). As technology advances, AudioControl reserves the right to continuously change our specifica- tions, like our Pacific Northwest weather, although we are working on changing that as well. ACX-3.2 All-Weather EQ & Crossover For more information about this fine product, and for details of the limited warranty and repair services, please visit www.audiocontrol.com...
  • Page 20 The End Owner’s Enjoyment Manual PN 913-174-0 Rev B...

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