Product Description
DQ-61 - 6 channel line out converter
The environment of today's automobiles present challenges for the installation of a performance car audio system when matched to a factory source unit. Less than ideal speaker locations coupled with an acoustically unfriendly environment can compromise the experience. Fortunately for audio enthusiasts, the new AudioControl DQ-61 delivers the processing power necessary to maximize the audio experience.
AudioControl engineers designed the DQ-61 to be an extraordinary processor, so subsequently it is equipped with a number of installer friendly features that simplify the OEM connection and calibration process.
User friendly Signal Delay controls allow the listeners the ability to align themselves between the left and right speakers plus seamlessly blend in the subwoofer to the listening environment. Discrete equalization controls provide listeners with powerful processing to properly "tune" their audio systems and enjoy truly amazing sound.
Designed for maximum sound quality and enhanced audio performance, the DQ-61 is the latest AudioControl processor to incorporate AccuBASS™. This patent pending process automatically corrects for the bass roll-off that is common with many factory-installed audio systems.

Key Features:
Signal Delay:
Because of speaker placement limitations and the seating positions in a car, it is almost always the case that the driver of the vehicle is in an incorrect acoustic alignment. This exists because the driver is close to the left side speakers and further away from the right side speakers. Thus, the sound from the left side arrives much sooner than the right side. By delaying the appropriate speakers for just a few milliseconds, the DQ-61 is able to allow the signal to arrive at the same time putting the driver in perfect acoustical alignment.
AccuBASS:
To protect OEM speakers, car manufactures often limit the bass frequencies at higher volumes. AudioControl has developed a patent pending circuit called AccuBASS circuit to compensate for this factory roll-off. The AccuBASS circuit automatically engages at a preset volume level and reverses the factory bass roll-off to give you the music the way the artist intended it to be heard.
Speaker Level Inputs with Selectable Summing:
The DQ-61 is equipped with six high-impedance speaker level inputs that allow it to accept amplified signals from any factory installed amplifier, even Bose. Unlike an inexpensive passive line output converter, the DQ-61 offers the highest possible sound quality and performance.
Equalization for Maximum Control and Performance:
Like all of AudioControl's high performance signal processors, the DQ-61 is designed to offer maximum audio performance and control. All six output channels are equipped with highly accurate graphic equalization filters. This equalization allows for the taming of the most demanding car acoustical challenges or correction of factory radio response curves.
General Features:
- 6-channel Line Out Converter
- Designed to bring ultimate control and great sound
- Includes 6 speaker-level inputs
- AudioControl Signal Delay
- Creates new level of audio performance
- Dramatically improves in-car entertainment experience
- Designed to simplify the overall installation and calibration process
- Equalization Control
- Includes 21 discreet EQ knobs (14 Total Bands)
- 7-band graphic EQ on front, rear and subwoofer channels
- Provides simple and precise system tuning
- AccuBASS
- Discreet input and output level controls
- Input level controls with maximization indicator LED
- Output level controls match amp inputs
- AutoMode creates subwoofer channel when needed
- ACR-3 dash-mount subwoofer remote included
- Internal channel summing
- GTA (Great Turn-On)
- Powers the processor up when it detects a signal on the main speaker level input
- Color: Black Blue
- Also available in Blue
- 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty (*when installed by an authorized AudioControl dealer)
DQ-61 Specifications:
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%
- Frequency Response: 10Hz-22kHz
- Equalizer Frequencies (front/rear): 125Hz, 175Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 8kHz
- Equalizer Frequencies (sub): 31.5Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100HZ, 125Hz
- PFM Frequency: 20Hz or 30Hz selectable
- Signal Delay Max (Left/Right): 10ms
- Signal Delay Max (Front/Sub): 35ms
- Speaker Level Inputs Inputs: 3 (6 channels)
- Maximum Input (Speaker Level): 400w per channel at 4Ω
- Input Impedance: 20kΩ
- Preamp Outputs: 3 (6 channels)
- Maximum Output Level: 7.5Vrms
- Output Gain: ±12dB
- Output Impedance: 150Ω
- Power Supply: High Headroom PWM Switching
- Current Draw: 350mA
- Recommended Fuse Rating: 2A
- Weight: 3.0lbs (1.4kg)
- Dimensions: 5.00"W x 8.60"D x 1.25"H