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SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector/Analyzer

Amplifier Signal Distortion Detector

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Amplifier Signal Distortion Detector

• Distortion Detector/Analyzer (DD1)
• Distortion Detector's Circuitry Is 100% Analog
• Distortion Detection Trigger Level > 1.0% Harmonic Distortion
• Operating Range of Input Signal is 1.2Vrms – 125Vrms. (15,000 Watts at 1 ohm) Autoranging
• Signal Present LED Trigger Voltage 750mVrms

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• Distortion Detector/Analyzer (DD1)
• Distortion Detector's Circuitry Is 100% Analog
• Distortion Detection Trigger Level > 1.0% Harmonic Distortion
• Operating Range of Input Signal is 1.2Vrms – 125Vrms. (15,000 Watts at 1 ohm) Autoranging
• Signal Present LED Trigger Voltage 750mVrms

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Stinger SVMB Blue LED Voltage Display

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Stinger SVMB Blue LED Voltage Display

• LED Voltage Gauge
• Accurate Reading
• Easy to Read LED Display
• 3 Wire Installation
• Flush or Mountable

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• LED Voltage Gauge
• Accurate Reading
• Easy to Read LED Display
• 3 Wire Installation
• Flush or Mountable

SPL-LAB Mini Bass Meter SE (Second Edition)

Compact Sound Pressure Meter with Voltage Measure Display

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Compact Sound Pressure Meter with Voltage Measure Display

• Compact standalone sound pressure meter
• Measures SPL, current, maximum, and minimum voltage
• Measures speaker tunes and subwoofers
• Attachable to car windshield

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• Compact standalone sound pressure meter
• Measures SPL, current, maximum, and minimum voltage
• Measures speaker tunes and subwoofers
• Attachable to car windshield

Belva BAMMD3

Automotive 9-Function Digital Multimeter Tester

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Automotive 9-Function Digital Multimeter Tester

• Features easy-to-read 2-3/4" Digital display
• Updates 2.5 times per second
• Low battery indicator
• Over range indicator
• Includes two 36 in. 18 gauge CCA test leads

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• Features easy-to-read 2-3/4" Digital display
• Updates 2.5 times per second
• Low battery indicator
• Over range indicator
• Includes two 36 in. 18 gauge CCA test leads

SMD DD-1+

Distortion Detector/Analyzer

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Distortion Detector/Analyzer

• Check Gain Overlap Settings
• Input Voltage Capacity Raised to 200Vrms
• RMS AC Voltmeter Built-in

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• Check Gain Overlap Settings
• Input Voltage Capacity Raised to 200Vrms
• RMS AC Voltmeter Built-in

Stinger SVMR

Red LED Voltage Display

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Red LED Voltage Display

• Red LED Voltage Display
• Universal Mounting
• Monitor System Voltage
• Easy Installation

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• Red LED Voltage Display
• Universal Mounting
• Monitor System Voltage
• Easy Installation

NVX XTGSP2

Tone Generator and Speaker Polarity Tester

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Tone Generator and Speaker Polarity Tester

• Tone Generator • Speaker Polarity Tester
• Perfect Troubleshooting and Testing
• Output Range of 0-8 Volts
• Includes RCA and Alligator Clips
• 9V Speaker Popper • Auto Shutoff

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• Tone Generator • Speaker Polarity Tester
• Perfect Troubleshooting and Testing
• Output Range of 0-8 Volts
• Includes RCA and Alligator Clips
• 9V Speaker Popper • Auto Shutoff

SMD AMM-1

Audio Multimeter

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Audio Multimeter

• Measure True Amplifier Power Output
• Measure DC Voltage Drops
• Measure Common DC Voltages
• Measure Impedance of Speakers
• Measure Phase Difference

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• Measure True Amplifier Power Output
• Measure DC Voltage Drops
• Measure Common DC Voltages
• Measure Impedance of Speakers
• Measure Phase Difference

SPL-LAB Wireless Bass Meter

Portable sound level meter for measuring the sound pressure

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Portable sound level meter for measuring the sound pressure

• Calibrated according to the TERM-LAB Classic and Magnum
• Amplitude range from 110 to 190 dB
• Frequency range from 10 to 120 Hz
• ADC module and WiFi module
• Wired and wireless data transfer
• Vacuum suction cups included
• Shockproof plastic material

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• Calibrated according to the TERM-LAB Classic and Magnum
• Amplitude range from 110 to 190 dB
• Frequency range from 10 to 120 Hz
• ADC module and WiFi module
• Wired and wireless data transfer
• Vacuum suction cups included
• Shockproof plastic material

XpressKit DLOADER4

OBD2 Plug-in Bluetooth DirectLoader Wireless Bootloader Programming Tool

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OBD2 Plug-in Bluetooth DirectLoader Wireless Bootloader Programming Tool

• OBD2 plug in Bluetooth wireless bootloader
• Combines XKLOADER2 and XKLOADER3 functionality
• Supports DS4 echosystem Bluetooth flashing
• Includes all harness and programming tools necessary

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• OBD2 plug in Bluetooth wireless bootloader
• Combines XKLOADER2 and XKLOADER3 functionality
• Supports DS4 echosystem Bluetooth flashing
• Includes all harness and programming tools necessary

SPL-LAB USB RTA Meter Pro Edition (USB RTA Pro)

USB RTA Microphone for Indoor and Outdoor Audio Systems

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USB RTA Microphone for Indoor and Outdoor Audio Systems

• USB RTA Microphone for measuring AFC
• Highly sensitive measuring microphone for home theater, car audio and acoustic systems
• Measures the frequency response, phase response and delays
• Designed for use with SPL-Lab Measuring Center software for Windows and Android

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• USB RTA Microphone for measuring AFC
• Highly sensitive measuring microphone for home theater, car audio and acoustic systems
• Measures the frequency response, phase response and delays
• Designed for use with SPL-Lab Measuring Center software for Windows and Android

Steve Meade Designs IM-SG

Impedance Meter / Signal Generator

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Impedance Meter / Signal Generator

• Impedance Meter/Signal Generator
• Obtains Driver's T/S Parameters
• Find Tuning Frequency of Passive Radiator
• Locate Rattles in Vehicle

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• Impedance Meter/Signal Generator
• Obtains Driver's T/S Parameters
• Find Tuning Frequency of Passive Radiator
• Locate Rattles in Vehicle

PAC TL-PTG2 (TLPTG2)

Tone Generator and Speaker Polarity Tester with RCA Cable Tester

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Tone Generator and Speaker Polarity Tester with RCA Cable Tester

&bull Tone Generator • Speaker Polarity Tester
• Perfect Troubleshooting and Testing
• Output Range of 0-8 Volts
• Includes RCA and Alligator Clips
• 9V Speaker Popper
• Auto Shutoff

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&bull Tone Generator • Speaker Polarity Tester
• Perfect Troubleshooting and Testing
• Output Range of 0-8 Volts
• Includes RCA and Alligator Clips
• 9V Speaker Popper
• Auto Shutoff

SPL-LAB Next-USB SE Wifi Controller

4-Port Wired and Wireless Data Transmission USB Hub

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4-Port Wired and Wireless Data Transmission USB Hub

• Next-Lab Data Transmitter
• Collects data received from Next-Lab sensors
• Transmits data to PC, tablet or smartphone
• Wired (via USB) and wireless (via Wi-Fi) transmission

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• Next-Lab Data Transmitter
• Collects data received from Next-Lab sensors
• Transmits data to PC, tablet or smartphone
• Wired (via USB) and wireless (via Wi-Fi) transmission

SPL-LAB LCD BASS METER SE

Handheld spectrum analyzer with SPL measuring function

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Handheld spectrum analyzer with SPL measuring function

• Micro-light two-line LCD display
• Frequency range from 10 to 120 Hz
• Amplitude range from 120 to 185 dB
• Calibrated according to the TERM-LAB
• Shockproof plastic material
• Free Windows software

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• Micro-light two-line LCD display
• Frequency range from 10 to 120 Hz
• Amplitude range from 120 to 185 dB
• Calibrated according to the TERM-LAB
• Shockproof plastic material
• Free Windows software

Install Bay IBR68

Multipurpose Tester with 9V Tone Generator

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Multipurpose Tester with 9V Tone Generator

• All In One Tester/Tone Generator
• Speaker tester with 9V
• RCA cable tester
• Easy to use control knobs
• Auto off function

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• All In One Tester/Tone Generator
• Speaker tester with 9V
• RCA cable tester
• Easy to use control knobs
• Auto off function

SPL-LAB Next-LCD

Completely autonomous, all-purpose measuring device

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Completely autonomous, all-purpose measuring device

• Built-in signal generator (sine, noise)
• Distortion (clip) detector
• Transmits data to PC via USB or Wi-Fi
• Two Lab-Bus ports for connecting sensors
• 8 control buttons
• Graphic display with back light
•Spl-Lab Measuring Center software for Windows

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• Built-in signal generator (sine, noise)
• Distortion (clip) detector
• Transmits data to PC via USB or Wi-Fi
• Two Lab-Bus ports for connecting sensors
• 8 control buttons
• Graphic display with back light
•Spl-Lab Measuring Center software for Windows

SPL-LAB NEXT-USB

All-purpose multichannel measuring device

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All-purpose multichannel measuring device

• Four Lab-Bus ports for connecting sensors
• Data transmission to a PC, tablet PC, or smartphone
• Internal Wi-Fi module
• Spl-Lab Measuring Center software for Windows
• Three-coloured LED

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• Four Lab-Bus ports for connecting sensors
• Data transmission to a PC, tablet PC, or smartphone
• Internal Wi-Fi module
• Spl-Lab Measuring Center software for Windows
• Three-coloured LED

SPL-LAB SMART Voltmeter

12V SMART Digital Voltmeter

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12V SMART Digital Voltmeter

• Multifunctional digital car voltmeter
• Three working modes, including sag, swell, indication and protection
• 4 control buttons and 3 colored LEDs
• Power: 12V

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• Multifunctional digital car voltmeter
• Three working modes, including sag, swell, indication and protection
• 4 control buttons and 3 colored LEDs
• Power: 12V

SPL-LAB Next-Lab SPL Sensor (Next-Lab SPL WB Sensor)

Wideband Sound Pressure Sensor for SPL-LAB Devices

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Wideband Sound Pressure Sensor for SPL-LAB Devices

• Wideband sound pressure sensor for SPL-LAB devices
• Measuring sensor for home theater, car audio and acoustic systems
• Measures the noise level, harmonic distortion and sound pressure level
• Signal can be transmitted over a cable up to a distance of 10 meters

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• Wideband sound pressure sensor for SPL-LAB devices
• Measuring sensor for home theater, car audio and acoustic systems
• Measures the noise level, harmonic distortion and sound pressure level
• Signal can be transmitted over a cable up to a distance of 10 meters

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