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Old 03-06-2008, 02:37 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Default Re: My carPC project: ongoing thread

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Originally Posted by Wombat View Post
Thanks for sharing. Are you using the audio from the motherboard or do you have an external USB sound card? How did you connect the amp to the carPC?
I use the SB External-24bit, blows onboard away. If you use external though, dont plug the soundcard into a usb hub, rather plug it right into the mobo.

I have 2 amps, one for the 2 12" dual core subs, and the other for all the other interior audio. I control the power on of both amps using the M2-ATX power remote. The amps are then connected via regular red/white RCA cables to the external soundcard (i use a couple spliters) , i can take a closer pick for you.

I ran all the proper gauge wire based on the amps/power requirements for each device. I use a power distribution block (which you can see in the picture moutned to the side of the sub box). The dist block goes all the way to battery (Optima).

I have zero static, alternator sound. I run all my devices off the USB hubs, buried under the sub box....all my wires are buried under it (GPS, Sirius, bluetooth, cameras...etc)

The SB External-24 bit has some killer configuration options in its software that allow fine tuning of the audio (like bass booster and such). I totally recommend it.

The way I have the PC and one of the amps mounted I can fold my seats up perfectly.
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