HELIX AAC.3 - active analog high-low converter (2 channel signal converter / maximum speaker input level 16 Vrms = 65 Watts / 4 Ohms)

Highlights

		signal converter for generating preamplifier signals
		allows a simple connection of additional amplifiers to your factory sound system
		suitable for all car radios - a perfect match for upgrading factory sound systems (even those with factory-installed amps)
		"ADEP.3 circuit" for bypassing radio diagnostic systems
		microcontroller-controlled monitoring of the music signal and generation of the remote signal
		"Power Save Mode" significantly reduces the power consumption of connected amplifiers when no input signal is present (after 2 min.)
		"Double Activation Circuit" - generates a +12V remote signal in two different ways to turn on connected amplifiers
		"Diagnostics Error Protection" circuit avoids undesired messages error messages in the CPU of your car
		excellent sound quality thanks to very wide frequency response (18 Hz - 80 kHz)
		high-quality, sealed and gold plated RCA connectors for lossless signal transmission
		low standby current consumption
		extremely compact and therefore easy to install

Product description

The AAC.3 - active analog high-low converter by the manufacturing company HELIX is a signal converter for generating preamp signals from highlevel speaker signals of the OE car radio.

The integration of car hifi components into existing OEM sound systems becomes more and more challenging as today's factory radios either lack of preamplifier outputs or incorporate intelligent speaker diagnosis features.

That's where the new Helix AAC.3 comes into play.

The AAC.3 is more intelligent than any other signal converter on the market today.

The smartest high-low converter in its class

Forget about error messages or loss of features (e.g. the fader) - the integrated ADEP.3 circuit cleverly "bypasses" the speaker diagnosis in factory car radios. Distorted sounds and increased THD which may occur with conventional high-low converters are prevented as well. The good thing is that the ADEP.3 doesn't load the car radio's amp unnecessarily and therefore reduces its current draw by up to 70 %.

Smart signal detection

Its “Double Activation Circuit” generates a +12 V remote signal for turning on connected power amplifiers in two different manners. Either it detects the DC offset on the speaker outputs of the OE car radio or it utilizes an integrated, switchable signal detection with variable sensitivity.

Furthermore the AAC.3 incorporates Audiotec Fischers proprietary "Power Save Mode", which turns off the remote output if no music signal is present for more than 2 minutes. That's really a great advantage as many cars with "CAN" or similar bus architectures keep the radio invisibly "alive" for up to 45 min. even if you have already left the car meanwhile.

High Resolution-ready

The AAC.3 generates a high-quality preamplifier signal out of the speaker output signal of a factory radio or amplifier and thus allows the easy connection of additional power amplifiers. Its wide frequency response of 18 Hz up to 80,000 Hz warrants excellent sound quality and makes this high-low converter ready for High-Res audio reproduction.

Technical data

Specifications - HELIX - AAC.3
Hersteller /	Manufacturer:	HELIX
Produktname /	Product name:	AAC.3
Produktart /	Product type:	Aktiv Analog High-Low-Wandler / active analog high-low converter
Maximaler LS Eingangspegel /	Maximum speaker input level:	16 Volt (= 65 Watt / 4 Ohm) / 16 Vrms (= 65 Watts / 4 Ohms)
Eingangsimpedanz /	Input impedance:	13 Ohm
Maximaler Ausgangspegel /	Maximum output level:	4,0 Volt
Frequenzbereich /	Frequency response:	18 Hz - 22,000 Hz
Klirrfaktor (THD) /	Total harmonic distortion (THD):	0,01 %
Standby-Stromaufnahme (gemittelt) /	Standby power consumption (average):	2 mA
Belastbarkeit Remote Ausgang /	Endurance remote output:	200 mA
Abmessungen (H x B x T) /	Dimensions (H x W x D):	77 mm x 37 mm x 20 mm / 3.03" x 1.46" x 0.79"

The device is intended for the automotive sector and therefore has a maximum lifetime of 10 years.

Scope of delivery

• 1 x HELIX - AAC.3 - active analog high-low converter
• 1 x instruction manual