Owner's Manual

Selectable Ground Isolation
Avoiding ground loops and grounding-related noises are of paramount
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scheme of isolating signal grounds and power grounds.
Programmable Frequency Match (PFM) Subsonic Filter
Many car audio systems truly push the limits of their subwoofer...
without really knowing it. Tuned enclosures affect the roll-off of many
speakers, yet lots of source material force the speakers to play lower than
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Remote Level Control (optional)
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ume output from the comfort of the driver’s seat.
The Most Important Feature Of All: Reliability.
That’s right, your AudioControl Matrix Plus comes with a full 5 year
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States AudioControl dealer. These seasoned pros have the training and the
equipment to take care of the job quickly and not leave your installation
looking like some of those things in the back of the refrigerator. Keep in
mind that if you, or your friends who are “good with electronics” choose
to install it yourselves, your Matrix Plus still has a 1-year parts and labor
warranty.
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A GUIDED TOUR OF THE Matrix Plus
The Outside
1. Inputs: The Matrix Plus will accept up to six channels of input
signal which means it will work with source units that have six channels
of output or it will accommodate three two-channel source units as in the
case of multi-media. All of the inputs utilize a balanced differential input
circuit, which can cancel noise that radiates into the signal path.
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Plus for routing one input to one, two, or three outputs. These “Connected
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3. Level Control: These cool little knobs can increase or decrease the
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of cut to maximize the amount of signal sent to your signal processors
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4. Outputs: The Matrix Plus has six channels of low impedance out-
put, which helps when you desire more output because you have too much
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erly connecting the power terminal.
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pushing the limit - nearing the redline - entering the danger zone. Try
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