MTX TL-DBE ThunderLink 2 Channel Line Level Converter

MTX TL-DBE ThunderLink 2 Channel Line Level Converter The TL-DBE is a 2-Channel Line Output Converter with Digital Bass Enhancement designed to integrate factory audio systems with aftermarket amplifiers. It corrects bass roll-off common in modern factory head units, delivers a clean preamp signal, and gives you precise low-frequency control without sacrificing factory functionality. Features Corrects Bass Roll-off at Higher Volumes Typical of Many Factory Head Units Variable Bass Enhancement Low/High Level Input up to 40V Multiple Turn-on Options (DC / Rem / Audio) Selectable Load Resistance Selectable Ground Isolation Remote Level Control COMPACT, INSTALL-FRIENDLY DESIGN With a compact chassis measuring just over five inches wide, the TL-DBE is easy to mount in tight spaces such as under seats, behind panels, or near factory audio components. Its small footprint makes it ideal for clean, discreet installations without added complexity. DIGITAL BASS ENHANCEMENT Many factory systems reduce bass output as volume increases. The TL-DBE is designed to restore and enhance low-frequency response, allowing bass performance to remain full and impactful at higher listening levels. Variable digital bass enhancement lets you fine-tune how much low-end is added back into the signal, while the included external bass control allows quick, on-the-fly adjustment from the driver’s seat. HIGH-VOLTAGE FACTORY SIGNAL HANDLING The TL-DBE accepts both high-level speaker inputs and low-level RCA inputs, handling factory speaker outputs up to 40V RMS. This allows it to cleanly capture signal from a wide range of factory head units or factory-amplified systems and deliver a strong, distortion-free preamp output to aftermarket amplifiers. FLEXIBLE TURN-ON AND OUTPUT CONTROL Selectable load resistance and ground isolation options allow the TL-DBE to interface properly with a wide range of factory system designs while minimizing noise. Multiple remote output and turn-on modes, including DC offset sensing, audio signal detection, and +12V remote turn-on, ensure reliable operation across different factory architectures. Integrated gain controls and clip indicators make it easy to set clean output levels. Specifications Description 2-CH Line Output Converter with Digital Bass Enhancer Maximum Input Level 40Vrms/400W (20kΩ) Input impedance Selectable (20Ω, 60Ω 20kΩ) Preamp Outputs 2 Maximum Output Level 8.5Vrms Output impedance 80Ω THD 0.08% Signal to Noise Ratio > 88dB Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz Recommended Fuse Rating 1A Product Dimensions (HxWxD) 1-1/8" x 5" x 3-7/8" (28.00mm x 126.00mm x 97.20mm) For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website.