Description
AudioControl LC1i Active Line Output Converter / Line Driver
Product Information
The AudioControl LC1i Active Line Out Converter is a compact and versatile 2-channel active line output converter and line driver designed for seamless OEM integration and aftermarket amplifier upgrades. Built for installers who need clean signal conversion in a simple format, the LC1i delivers high-quality audio performance while maintaining factory head unit functionality.
As part of AudioControl’s trusted integration range, the LC1i is engineered to convert speaker-level signals from factory systems into clean, low-noise RCA pre-amp outputs. It also functions as a line driver, making it suitable for both current installations and future system expansions.
This flexibility makes it an ideal solution for adding amplifiers or subwoofers to factory audio systems without replacing the OEM head unit or losing factory features such as steering wheel controls and system settings.
Key Features & Benefits
- 2-channel active line output converter and line driver in one unit
- Accepts high-level speaker inputs up to 40V / 400W per channel
- Dual input capability: speaker-level and line-level inputs
- Converts OEM signals into clean, high-quality RCA outputs
- Load selection switch for improved factory system compatibility
- GTO™ signal sensing for automatic amplifier turn-on
- Audio sense and 12V remote turn-on options for installation flexibility
- Ground isolation switch to reduce noise and interference
- Compact design ideal for tight installation spaces
- Future-proof design allows use as a line driver in upgraded systems
Key Product Specifications
- Product: 2-Channel Active Line Output Converter / Line Driver
- Model: AudioControl LC1i
- Part Number: AC-LC1i
- Input Channels: 2-channel speaker-level input
- Line-Level Input: 2-channel RCA input
- Maximum Speaker Input: Up to 40V RMS / 400W
- Input Impedance: Selectable (20Ω / 60Ω / 20kΩ)
- Output Channels: 2-channel RCA output
- Maximum Output Level: 9.5V RMS / 13V peak
- Output Gain: ±12 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 50 kHz ±1 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >110 dB
- Remote Turn-On: GTO™, audio sense, or 12V trigger
- Dimensions: 4.8” x 3” x 1”
- Weight: 0.25 kg
- Included Accessories: Wiring harness, installation connectors, manual
Ideal Installation Applications
The AudioControl LC1i Active Line Out Converter is ideal for:
- Adding a single amplifier to factory head units
- Installing entry-level subwoofer systems in OEM vehicles
- Compact installations with limited space
- Retaining factory stereos while upgrading audio performance
- Future-proof systems that may later expand with additional amplifiers
- Vehicles requiring clean signal conversion from speaker-level outputs
Why Choose the LC1i?
The LC1i is designed for simplicity, reliability, and clean signal performance in OEM integration setups. It provides installers with a compact solution for converting factory speaker signals into high-quality RCA outputs, while also offering line driver functionality for system expansion.
For straightforward amplifier integration and improved audio clarity from factory systems, the AudioControl LC1i Active Line Out Converter delivers professional-grade results in a compact, installer-friendly format.
