AudioControl LC7i 6-Channel Factory Integration Unit

Description

Product highlights
6-channel line output converter plus bass restoration
6 speaker-level inputs (each can handle up to 400 watts RMS)
internal channel summing
AccuBASS™ bass restoration circuitry
6 preamp outputs (up to 8.5 volts RMS)
level matching controls with Maximized Indicator LED
optional wired remote subwoofer level controller available (#161ACR1)
AutoMode™ turns 4-channel input to 6-channel output
GTO™ signal-sensing turn on
12-volt turn-on lead output
recommended fuse rating: 2 amps
8-11/16"W x 1-3/8"H x 6-9/16"D
warranty: 5 years
What's in the box
6-Channel line output converter (black)
Owner's manual
QC checklist
About this item
Written by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz
Want to add your own speakers, subs, and amps to a factory system?
AudioControl's LC7i 6-channel line output converter (LOC) with bass restoration allows you to add aftermarket amps, speakers, and subs to your car's factory radio, so you can enjoy better and more powerful sound without losing climate controls, voice-activated functions, or other built-in factory features. The LC7i accepts speaker-level signals, so you can use it with just about any setup, even high-powered amplified systems.
Summing
The LC7i sums its input signals together, even if they've been crossed over for tweeters, mids, and subs by the factory system. That way, you can count on a strong, smooth, full-range signal for your processors and amps. The LC7i features six RCA preamp outputs that'll handle a traditional front/rear/sub setup.
Why you have to restore the bass
Many factory radios actually turn the bass down as you increase the volume to protect the cheap factory speakers, subsequently removing much of your music's power and punch. AudioControl developed a patent pending AccuBASS™ circuit that restores the bass the factory radio erased, giving you much fuller and more enjoyable sound. The AccuBASS is applied to the subwoofer output channel, so your sub amp can have the entire, restored signal to work with.
Level-matching with an LED indicator
AudioControl makes it easy: set your factory stereo to about 3/4 maximum volume, turn the output level control of the LC7i until the "Maximized" light begins to flicker, then adjust the gain controls on your amps and you're done. You've level-matched the output of your receiver to the amplifier's input, so you can count on getting maximum performance and minimum noise from your system.
Convenience
The optional dash-mounted ACR-1 wired remote allows you to adjust the volume of the bass while you're on the go. The speaker-level inputs sense incoming signals and turn on the LC7i, while a built-in 12-volt trigger turns on your amps as well. If your factory system only has channels for front and rear speakers, AutoMode™ will create the output you can use for your subs.