AudioControl Line Output Converters
AudioControl Line Output Converters are a range of speaker-level to RCA converters, bass restoration processors and line drivers built for integrating aftermarket amplifiers and subwoofers with a factory head unit. Models run from the compact 2-channel LC1i to the 8-channel LC8i, from £99.99.
The range also includes the Epicenter and Epicenter Micro bass restoration processors, the Matrix Plus 6-channel line driver, and ACR dash remote controls — covering everything from a simple single-amplifier install to a full multi-channel upgrade.

AudioControl Line Output Converters at a glance
- LC1i — 2-channel active line output converter and line driver, up to 9.5 Vrms output, no AccuBASS processing
- LC2i — 2-channel active converter with AccuBASS bass restoration, up to 9.5 Vrms output
- LC2i Pro — 2-channel active converter with AccuBASS, selectable input impedance, load selection switches and ACR-1 remote included
- LC5i Pro — 5-channel active converter with AccuBASS, four main outputs plus a dedicated bass output, ACR-1 included
- LC6i — 6-channel converter accepting up to 400 W per channel, up to 9.5 Vrms output
- LC7i — 6-channel active converter with AccuBASS and optional subwoofer level control
- LC7i Pro — 6-channel active converter with AccuBASS, four main outputs plus two bass outputs, ACR-1 included
- LC8i — 8-channel active converter, up to 8.5 V RMS output
- Epicenter — digital bass restoration processor, RCA input, up to 13.5 Vrms output, ACR-1 included
- Epicenter Micro — compact bass restoration processor and line output converter accepting both speaker-level (up to 40 Vrms) and line-level inputs, up to 9.5 Vrms output, ACR-4 remote included
- Matrix Plus — 6-channel pre-amp line driver with 24 dB of gain, up to 9.5 V RMS output
- ACR-1 — dash-mounted remote level control for LC2i, LC6i, LC7i, Epicenter and Overdrive Plus; 20 ft cable included
- ACR-2 — dash-mounted remote level control for LCQ-1, Epicenter Plus and legacy LC7 and DQL-8; 20 ft cable included
- ACR-3 — dash-mounted remote level control for LC8i, DQ-61, DQDX, Epicenter, D-4.800, D-6.1200, DM-608 and DM-810
Which AudioControl line output converter should I choose?
For adding a single subwoofer amplifier to a factory system, the LC2i and LC2i Pro both offer 2-channel conversion with AccuBASS; the Pro version adds selectable input impedance, load selection switches and the ACR-1 remote in the box. The LC1i is the simpler 2-channel option, specified with no AccuBASS processing. Moving up to multi-channel, the LC6i handles six channels of speaker-level input, the LC7i adds AccuBASS and subwoofer control, and the LC7i Pro includes the ACR-1 remote. The LC5i Pro covers five channels with a dedicated bass output, while the LC8i extends coverage to eight channels.
The Epicenter works from a line-level RCA input for bass restoration, delivering up to 13.5 Vrms with the ACR-1 remote included. The Epicenter Micro combines a line output converter with bass restoration, accepting both speaker-level and line-level inputs and including the ACR-4 dual-knob remote. The Matrix Plus is designed to boost an existing head unit preamp output rather than convert speaker-level signals. For remotes, check compatibility carefully — the ACR-1, ACR-2 and ACR-3 each suit different AudioControl products.
AudioControl Line Output Converters FAQs
Q: What is the difference between the AudioControl LC2i and the LC2i Pro?
A: The LC2i Pro adds selectable input impedance and load selection switches, and includes the ACR-1 dash remote in the box; the standard LC2i does not include these features or the remote.
Q: What is the difference between the AudioControl Epicenter and the Epicenter Micro?
A: The Epicenter takes a line-level RCA input and outputs up to 13.5 Vrms, while the Epicenter Micro accepts both speaker-level inputs (up to 40 Vrms) and line-level inputs, outputting up to 9.5 Vrms, making it a combined converter and bass restoration processor.
Q: Which ACR remote control do I need for my AudioControl converter?
A: The ACR-1 is compatible with the LC2i, LC6i, LC7i and Epicenter; the ACR-2 suits the LCQ-1, Epicenter Plus and legacy LC7 and DQL-8; the ACR-3 is designed for the LC8i, DQ-61, DQDX, D-4.800, D-6.1200, DM-608 and DM-810.
Q: Does the AudioControl LC8i include a remote control?
A: No — the LC8i listing does not include a remote; the compatible ACR-3 dash remote is available separately.
Q: Can I have an AudioControl line output converter professionally fitted at CEN?
A: Yes — CEN's fitting workshop in Beeston, Nottingham can install AudioControl line output converters as part of a car audio upgrade; contact the team to book.
























