i looked but couldnt find it

[alexj01_83 6]

Can any one post a tutorial( or show where one is) on how to set up the gains using a oscilloscope ???? ! would like to set up my stereo that way if i could figure it out.

[KU40 173]

Hook up the oscope inputs to the outputs of the amplifier, play a 50 hz test tone, turn up amplifier gain until the tops of the sine waves on the oscope get chopped off.

[Lucky 76 5]

it would help knowing what brand and model oscope ... most do not have an auto adjust feature and u need to manually change the settings to see the wave ... mine is autoset =)

[CrazyKenKid 64]

hey man here is my setup for what i did to bench test an amp!

I have a oscope, function generator (to make the 50hz tone) a battery for power and some resistor to dissopate the power i also have a 12volt supply for the REM. to set your gain i don't think you would need to use a resistor bank or a sub but i coould be wrong. I used a resistor bank b/c using a sub would screw up my results. anyways long story short i think the amp was shyt so i couldn't do a test lol. chekc it out!

keep in mind when you are doing your gain setting you will be in the car and you will have your h/u and a battery so you will not be using a function generator, 12volt supply (REM), resistor bank.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

o and one more thing you will need a 10x prob!

if you have any question you can p/m. I know i am a smart kid but if i can help i can help!

Edited July 17, 2009 by CrazyKenKid

[alexj01_83 6]

im looking to get one a handheld what is a good one for under 300 dollars???

[CrazyKenKid 64]

if fluke makes one then i would buy that one but under 300$ you might have a hard time

[Adrian_D 520]

im looking to get one a handheld what is a good one for under 300 dollars???

Velleman HPS10.

~$150 IIRC

[bobonit 5]

Here are How to Videos on finding out at what point your Deck Clips and setting gains on the amp.

How To - Recognize Clipping, Set Up Your Deck With An O-scope

http://www.*****.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41953

How To Set Your Amp Gains With An O-scope (easy!)

http://www.*****.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44377

[alexj01_83 6]

Here are How to Videos on finding out at what point your Deck Clips and setting gains on the amp.

How To - Recognize Clipping, Set Up Your Deck With An O-scope

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41953

How To Set Your Amp Gains With An O-scope (easy!)

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44377

thanks.....

[alexj01_83 6]

im looking to get one a handheld what is a good one for under 300 dollars???

Velleman HPS10.

~$150 IIRC

Thanks also found one on ebay for 140.00

[alexj01_83 6]

one more question if i do that what happens when i set up my eq ???? do i just forget about it leave everything at o on the deck ???

[CrazyKenKid 64]

Here are How to Videos on finding out at what point your Deck Clips and setting gains on the amp.

How To - Recognize Clipping, Set Up Your Deck With An O-scope

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=41953

How To Set Your Amp Gains With An O-scope (easy!)

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44377

nice links

[casedawg350 0]

wow never knew the HU's clipped. very good info!