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SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector/Analyzer by Steve Meade Designs

Distortion Detector/Analyzer (Patent Pending) (DD1)

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Get Rid of That Distortion

The purpose of the SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector/Analyzer by Steve Meade Designs is to enable the installer to set the gain of an audio amplifier to match the source units output level, accurately and quickly. It can also be useful for detecting distortion in the audio signal caused by poorly designed or malfunctioning audio equipment.

SMD has chosen a 9V battery as a power source for a few reasons. They are readily available and isolate the DD-1 from the vehicle’s electrical system for power, guaranteeing it will only measure what it is supposed to measure; the audio signal, not noise in the charging system. The supplied RCA connection is used to measure the output of a headunit directly, if you choose to do so. Should the harness become damaged it is easily replaceable or repairable in the field.


General Features:

  • Distortion Detector/Analyzer (Patent Pending)(DD1)
  • The Distortion Detector’s circuitry is 100% analog
  • Distortion Detection trigger level > 1.0% Harmonic Distortion
  • Guaranteed operating range of input signal is 1.2Vrms – 125Vrms. (15,000 Watts at 1 ohm) Autoranging
  • Signal Present LED trigger voltage 750mVrms
  • Low Battery LED trigger battery voltage < 5.6Vdc
  • Auto-shut off timer 8 - 10 minutes after ON button is pressed
  • For Systems running at 18 volts or higher check out the SMD DD-1 HV(High Voltage) Distortion Detector
  • To precisely calibrate your crossovers use the SMD CC-1 Crossover Calibrator by Steve Meade Designs
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

What's Included:

  1. The Distortion Detector (DD-1)
  2. Protective silicon rubber boot
  3. Calibrated Test tone CD
  4. Harness
  5. Product manual
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
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Customer Review Summary for SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector/Analyzer by Steve Meade Designs
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March 29, 2013 Legit!
Review by
Howard from Texas
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Received the DD-1 yesterday and used it today for the first time. All I can say is it definitely makes the audio signals much more clear due to how it allows you to calibrate the gain on your amps before clipping/distortion. I absolutely recommend this product to anyone who wants to properly adjust the gain on their amps and get pure clean sound out of their audio equipment.
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March 20, 2013 love the dd-1
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808 boomer from Orlando, FL
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
I had use the dd-1 to my system and I was in love with the tool after I could't ask for better bang!!!!!
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February 25, 2013 Thanks Steve you know whats up
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Jonah from Espanola, NM
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  • 5.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
I purchased one of these about a year ago when he first made them (before sonic had them), and I was dumb founded by the simplicity of finally being able to set my gains like Mr. Meade him self. Top notch device.
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December 8, 2012 No more guess work needed!
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Harry MECP installer from Pottstown, PA
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  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
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  • 4.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 3.0
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  • 5.0
This distortion detector takes the guess work out of tuning an amp. I used to use a DMM to tune my amps and I also would tune with my car on so I would get the max voltage. What I did not realize was is that my amp would distort with while playing it moderately loud with the car off.



Now that I have this tool I can get the maximum potential out of the amp before distortion and clipping (they are not one in the same). Just remember to use this tool on your amps with the car off to avoid any damage that would be caused by distortion and clipping from low voltage.



The equipment that I tuned using the DD-1 is the Alpine KTP-445U running to Diamond Audio component 6.5" front and rear speakers as well as a Kicker IX1000.1 running a Cerwin-Vega STKR124 in a transmission line slot ported box @ 2.9cu ft. tuned to 31hz. All of this is running off of my Pioneer AVIC-X940BT.



This did make an improvement in loudness as well as sound quality. Now when I tuned my system using the DMM I also tweaked it over a number of days to get everything to sound great. But if you think about it, it took me days of fine tuning to get it right and I have been installing car audio as a hobby and professionally for roughly 15yrs. What took me days to get my car audio close to it's full potential, the DD-1 got me to my systems full potential in roughly 30min. It made setting up gains nearly goof proof (and it saved my ears... my poor ears over the years and years of tuning).
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November 18, 2012 Steve Meade comes to Sonic Electronics!!!
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Jason from Roy, UT
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
If you are ever going to tune an amp or change a head unit more than once in your life, you NEED this!!!!



Find max volume for a head unit (no clipping)

Find max volume for subwoofer gain





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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Steve Meade Designs
Model number: DD-1
Weight: 1.10 lbs
Internal SKU: dd1
Internal product ID: 61378