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SMD DD-1+ Distortion Detector Plus

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Steve Meade Designs SMD DD-1+ Distortion Detector Plus

The SMD DD-1+ Distortion Detector Plus checks gain overlap without adjusting existing settings and provides quasi-RMS metering to detect clipping. It offers continuous gain tracking from 0.0dB to 15.0dB in 0.1dB steps. "Customers praise its ease of use and setup accuracy."

Highlights

  • continuous 0.0dB–15.0dB gain range
  • non-intrusive gain overlap verification
  • clipping detection with quasi-RMS meter

Pros

  • easy to use and setup
  • continuous gain-overlap tracking
  • quasi-RMS voltmeter for clipping detection
  • autoranging verification after install

Cons

  • some customers consider it pricey
  • mixed opinions on battery life

Best For

  • verify amplifier gain overlap
  • check audio-system gain integrity after install
  • detect clipping across frequencies
  • adjust and monitor system gain remotely via overdrive control
  • quality tool for sound-system calibration
  • distortion detection during installation checks

Features

  • Continuously variable gain overlap from 0.0 dB to 15.0 dB in 0.1 dB steps
  • Auto-ranging input signal: 1.2 Vrms to 200 Vrms
  • Detects clipping via quasi-RMS voltmeter across frequencies
  • Verifies gain overlap integrity after installation without adjustments
  • Checks distortion detection trigger level above 1.0% harmonic distortion

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