Ultimate T3-1000D, User Manual

Getting the most out of your amplifier is our goal. Having a subsonic filter in your subwoofer amplifier is

going to achieve just that. If you’re running a ported subwoofer system, it’s crucial that the signal from your

amplifier doesn’t drop drastically below the tuning frequency. If that should happen, your subwoofer will

feel as if it’s in open air, and that the enclosure does not exist. The result, slow and permanent damage to the

voice coil.

Our subsonic filter is always on to protect your subwoofers. With a minimum setting of 20Hz, and selectable

for 30 and 40Hz, your ensured that sub-harmonics are dropped off quickly. With most ports tuned in the

30-40Hz range, you can rest assured that your subwoofer will play cleaner and with less distortion.

Furthermore, your amplifier runs more efficient by not wasting voltage and current on reproducing these

frequencies.

Subsonic Filter

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Nothing is more critical to an amplifier than the power delivery system, and dissipating heat as quickly as

possible. Your amplifier has been outfitted with circuitry to monitor both voltage and temperature through

top-mount digital meters. Voltage is crucial in ensuring that a sufficient amount of current is reaching your

amplifier. Having the proper gauge power wire and accessories will minimize your voltage loss. Using a high

power capacitor will help maintain voltage levels during transient peaks in your music.

Amplifiers will generate heat, and heat is it’s biggest enemy. Choosing a proper location for your amplifier

will ensure that it gets the cooling required to operate at a safe temperature rating. It is not recommended to

mount your amplifier upside down, in storage compartments or behind unventilated panels. Having the

ability to monitor the temperature on your amplifier is a bonus!

Voltage and Temperature Monitor

Many of today’s car audio systems will run multiple amplifiers. Using a Y-adapter is not a preferred way to

split your low level signal, as signal loss is guaranteed to happen. Your amplifier has been outfitted with a

pre-amp output circuit to pass on a full-range signal on to your next amplifier. If you require fading

capability between speakers, it will not be possible in this arrangement.

Low Level Output

Most head units today are outfitted with an amplifier “turn-on” circuit built in. Typically, the current

capability of this circuit is 500mA. While sufficient to activate one or two amplifiers, anything more than that

can require higher demands for current which it cannot handle. Our amplifiers have been outfitted with a

turn-on circuit of it’s own to assist you in your installation. Whether you’re running multiple amplifiers, have

additional processors or outboard processors, or use lighting effects in your installation, our +12v trigger

will help you turn them on. This output is limited to 1A and is internally protected with auto-reset circuitry.

Trigger Output