Connecting to the tape monitor channels will require connection to only your receiver. Learn how to hook up an equalizer to the receiver instead.
The length of the RCA cables should match the length of the distance between the receiver and the equalizer.
You will usually find these channels on the rear of the equalizer. Right channel jacks will usually take the red colored RCA plug while left channel should take white or black RCA plugs.
Right channel jacks will usually take the red colored RCA plug while left channel should take white or black RCA plugs.
The length of the RCA cables should match the length of the distance between the receiver and the equalizer.
You will usually find these channels on the rear of the equalizer.
Right channel jacks will usually take the red colored RCA plug while left channel should take white or black RCA plugs.
You should now be able to manipulate the controls on the equalizer to change the frequency response or tone of your music. To switch on the “Tape Monitor” setting you should depress the button on the front panel of the equalizer. If you have a tape deck connected to the tape monitor channels then you will have to remove this before connecting your equalizer.
Connecting to the amplifier directly will require preamp-in and preamp-out channels on your amplifier.
The length of the RCA cables should match the length of the distance between the receiver and the equalizer.
You will usually find these channels on the rear of the equalizer. Right channel jacks will usually take the red colored RCA plug while left channel should take white or black RCA plugs. Sometimes the amplifier channels will say tape monitor output rather than pre-amp output so you can also use these.
Right channel jacks will usually take the red colored RCA plug while left channel should take white or black RCA plugs. Some amplifiers might have tape monitor input rather than pre-amp input channels so you can also use these.
Many prefer to install their equalizers in their trunk near the amp so that they have the option to easily add additional amps later. Some vehicles will not have space in the dash for an equalizer and will need to remote-mount their equalizer. Equalizers can be installed anywhere between your amp and receiver. Most remote-mount equalizers will come with a remote so that you can change the controls from the driver’s seat.
Remember that wherever you mount your equalizer, you will have to run wires to your head unit, or receiver, and amplifier.
The length of the RCA cables should match the length of the distance between the receiver and the equalizer.
If you must bolt the equalizer directly to the metal chassis, then you should use rubber pieces between the equalizer and the vehicle.
If there is no location available then you will have to drill a hole in the chassis. Be very careful not to damage the gas tank or brake line while doing this.
If your receiver does not have a wiring diagram to show which wires are switched power cables, then you should use a digital multimeter to identify the correct cable. Connect the multimeter to the cable when the key is in the off position and make sure the voltage reads at zero. Then turn the key into the on position and see if there is now 12V. If the wire follows this pattern then you have found the correct switched 12V power wire. Splice the wires together and wrap the exposed metal with electrical tape completely. This prevents the exposed areas from touching other wires and potentially shorting the system. You can also crimp the wires together but this is not as strong as splicing. This wire will need to be routed from the receiver to wherever the equalizer is mounted.
Splice or crimp the wires together to make a connection and then wrap the connection in electrical tape.
Many prefer to install their equalizers in the dash of the vehicle so that they can have access to the controls continuously. Equalizers can be installed anywhere between your amp and receiver.
If you have space in your dash, then you will simply need an installation kit to mount your equalizer. These kits are brackets that hold the head unit to the dash and require only a few screws to attach. Your kit will come with particular instructions for mounting. If you do not have space in your dash you will need an under-dash mounting kit. These kits are usually designed for under the dash on the driver’s side although other options are available. There are many different designs for under-dash kits so choose on that you prefer and works well with your vehicle. If you would like to have a custom install then it is best to leave the job to a professional audio installer.
The length of the RCA cables should match the length of the distance between the receiver and the equalizer. To avoid “cable clutter,” it’s best to buy “patch” size cables, which are only about a foot (30 cm) in length.
If you cannot find a black wire on the receiver, remove a bolt near the equalizer mounting location and scrape away any paint covering the location around the bolt. Crimp a ring on the end of the wire and bolt this to the vehicle. If there is no location available then you will have to drill a hole in the chassis. Be very careful not to damage the gas tank or brake line while doing this.
If your receiver does not have a wiring diagram to show which wires are switched power cables, then you should use a digital multimeter to identify the correct cable. Connect the multimeter to the cable when the key is in the off position and make sure the voltage reads at zero. Then turn the key into the on position and see if there is now 12V. If the wire follows this pattern then you have found the correct switched 12V power wire. Splice the wires together and wrap the exposed metal with electrical tape completely. This prevents the exposed areas from touching other wires and potentially shorting the system. You can also crimp the wires together but this is not as strong as splicing. This wire will need to be routed from the receiver to wherever the equalizer is mounted.
Splice or crimp the wires together to make a connection and then wrap the connection in electrical tape.
