What is the purpose of a line out converter?

Q: What is a line output converter? A: A line output converter, or LOC for short, converts a speaker-level output signal into an RCA preamp-level signal. This lets you connect the radio to the amplifier. It can also be used to connect a new radio to a car’s factory amp (see below).

What does RCA line out mean?

The RCA is a stereo audio output. This means that they can split the audio into two separate channels – left and right channel. This allows the listener to hear more dimensions of sound, improving the listening experience.

Do line out converters need power?

An Active Line Out Converter is a more advanced version of the standard passive line out converter. These require 12v power to output a signal. These converters also handle up to 400 watts per channel meaning OEM Amplified systems and high powered systems are not an issue.

Do I need a LOC?

You do not need a LOC, a decent amp will accept high level inputs from the speakers. The signal from the stock stereo is pretty clean, you can just tap into the right and left speaker wires from the back of the stock stereo and run those to the amps (high level input.)

What do RCA cables do in car audio?

Basically, RCA cables are used to carry signals from the car audio player to the amp or subwoofer or from a car amp to the subwoofer and so on.

Do RCA cables go to input or output on AMP?

Your amplifier gets its input signals from the receiver’s output typically via RCA cables. RCA cables come in stereo pairs, in various lengths. When running new speaker wires from your amplifier’s output to the speakers, any size wire from 18- to 14-gauge will work fine.

What is the yellow wire on a line output converter?

This unit is fed constant +12V power from the battery on its yellow wire. It will output a +12V signal on its blue wire only when it detects a signal on the speaker level inputs. So the answer is Yes, this will supply a remote turn-on signal and you don’t have to run it to the head unit.