That looks awesome, back when I did custom installs it was, MDF, fibreglass, body filler, that laser cutter and 3D printing would have saved me months and years of sanding 😂

Dude, that's soooo good looking. I hope to have an ACR-3 in my car one day.

The small details make the difference. Yes I have made those subwoofer control panels. I usually make them out of polycarbonate and paint the back side or warp in a sticker vinyl

i always used to do it when building systems in my cars , these small details , always made friends jealous so i had to do it for them to,that’s how my custom car audio business started ....wish i still did that....

In this video I'll show you how to make a custom flush mount bass knob. In my case I'll use a laser and cad software... (the moment he lost me)😂😂 Awesome job as always. By far the best car audio channel on KZread. Very professional and super detailed which yields to a very clean install every single time.👍🏼👍🏼

@CarAudioFabrication

Ай бұрын

I believe I stated it in the video but many local makerspaces and even libraries have lasers and 3d printers. 3d design is a valuable skillset that is worth learning for many applications, thanks for the kind words.

perfection.. the way you did it, it looks OEM!!

I have disguised my bass knobs with the factory push in cigarette lighters. You'd never know it was there. Lol

@jstacoder

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve done the same, always looks clean.

@DGKRayner

3 жыл бұрын

Thats genius!

@davidtimmerman3121

3 жыл бұрын

i used to do the same. i'd use a generic knob with the lighter symbol on it. complete camo.

@RebursPsychology

3 жыл бұрын

Been wanting to disguise mine with the interior lights dimming switch 😬😬

@malachi4169

3 жыл бұрын

@@RebursPsychology are you referring to the scroll wheel style or knob style?

Looks good, but you lost me at freakin' "Laser"

@henrytoledo4103

3 жыл бұрын

WHAT? you you don't have a laser CAD based cutting table? This channel is not for the common folks that only have a die grinder and an idea!

I literally am doing this tomorrow, awesome vid as always, thanks Mark 👍

Done that for those and radar detector hardwire mute controls. Typically used the actual knockout plate itself and just drilled holes to support the leds. Hot glued the PCBs in on the radar detector mute module and the LEDs would shine through. Bass knobs are a bit easier since they bolt to the panel itself as long as it’s not too curved.

This is great work. I love how you don't half ass your work.

Damn Mark thanks for showing us your knob! Jokes aside though, it looks good as usual, but I think it would have looked better if it was matte like the rest of the pannel.

Mark, that shit IS LEGIT! I geek out on little details and custom one-off pieces too! Good job from the fab kitchen. Eat your heart out Doug!

I did the ol empty switch panel with the pot shaft sticking through. It worked really well to hide it like I wanted and doesn't look too bad since I got a better looking metal knob to put on it

years ago when i was doing car audio for a living i used to take the kenwood and bazooka tube control knobs apart and custom mount them if the customer wanted them exposed. Used to build mounts for the boards out of sheets of plastic and epoxy them in place.

Because everyone has this “basic equipment” which can be purchased at any Walmart for everyone to have. Great video, nice work!

Your attention to detail is sic👍👍 looks awesome Mark

I love cars that have the pop out button locations. I've used them to mount control knobs and switches plus indication lights. Everything from simple drilled hole to shaping and paint. These are defined by time, expense and overall look.

Your videos are inspirational, and your builds are clean-cut and professional. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Then there is me with my bass knob held in place with some cardboard painted in matte black haha You'd never know if you saw or used it tbf ;)

Can you do a big three installation video?

I did the bass knob in my pioneer 5 channel on my 2004 Civic. When I got it installed, then just taped it into a cubby on the left side of the steering wheel. When I finally looked at it years later, I got to work. 1 screw, popping out a small panel, and drilling a hole, I mounted it all myself. Would have taken them 5 minutes, took me about 25 since I have no experience.

That look super great Mark

That looks great Mark! Keep up the great work!

Reminds me of the older Honda prelude with rear steer, they had a control knob like that in the center consul

I love the idea !!

Great work. Well done

Pretty slick! Tuned in from South Texas

What a great idea. I have a AudioControl D-4.800 amp and a D-1.800 amp. I will be controlling the D-1.800 with an ACR-1. But, I've been looking for a professional way of mounting it into my 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS 550. Your video was VERY helpful. Thanks a lot!

Yes ive made custom knob,switch,toggle dash brackets before... But, i dont own a lazer die it all by hand some with no ruler just eyeball and hope

Jeez...I've been watching for years, and you still blow me away with these ideas. Looks like I missed quiet a few videos. I guess, I got a lot of catching up to do. LoL

Wow....this is simply amazing! Laser cut a little mount!

I've done something similar with a LED bar switch in my golf. Tho, the button I used, just snapped into place, it was really satifying.

I have not yet, but my next build will have a bass knob, and thanks to this video I may have the courage to custom mount it in a 'factory' location.

your custom fabrication work is so satisfying to watch mate, awesome job love it

I love it GREAT VIDEO

this is nothing but FIRE !!! i wish i had that back in the day lol as a few on here have said, YEARS of sanding and hope LOL peace from chicago ✌🏽

I've watched so many of your videos and I still think imma blow up the car lol.......Great content!!!

This might seem gawdy but has always done me well, I put the bass knob somewhere factory in the dash if it's not noticeable, if it sticks out I usually hide them either under dash or low on the center console twords the seat out of any area of movement. Sometimes ad an additional kill switch on the amps, while not good for the amps sometimes nessecary to avoid s ticket lol

Wow, watching from Philippines

In several installs I have converted the cigarette lighter to a bass control. It looks like nothing was modified and keeps curious fingers from cranking it to 11 when the car is in the hands of others.

Dude, love your this chanel

Perfect!

Again, watching these videos so I can take over and help my dad’s business

Nice job!

Never used bass knobs.but now that you showed how you do one I'll try it next time.

I am in the process of making something offical for my bass knob. For now i have recycled piece of plastic with heavy duty velcro.

Quality work

I've done the same thing basically on the custom vehicles I build. But, I do have a CNC Laser, CNC router and CNC plasma.....Can make almost anything, oh and I also have 48x48 vacuum forming machine.....Me likes my tools

I have actually done a simple attachment on the far right side of the console where I have mirror adjustment controls. It is where I have out a switch to the amplifier and just perpendicular to it (a little toward the left), I have mounted the bass control knob. Just to avoid any major modifications to the panels as I have a 2010 1 8l Toyota prius. Your OEM look modification looks rather slick though. Good job mate 👌

Looks good Mark! Keep up the good work brotha.

Good to see your after ages!!! Can you make a video on the under seat subwoofers available (flat rectangular ones)?

Great job. AudioControl is amazing. Great products as well as great support.

@CarAudioFabrication

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! 👍

Very clean! I mounted my bass knob in the drop down ash tray in my Blazer. I don't smoke so it was wasted space for me, not anymore! I can open the ash tray, make an adjustment, then close the ash tray and the knob is out of sight.

nice job !

@CarAudioFabrication How about a vid on how to actually make bass knobs? I've got an Audison amp that needs a knob. Cheers!

@ixionn563

3 жыл бұрын

Most people use the PAC LC-1, it controls the level of the RCA signal being sent to the amp. That's what I use for my Pioneer amp as it only had the awful 50Hz bass boost knob.

Added mine directly under the radio with a pair of VU meters on each side.

Thank you

Ive got my acr1 stuck for now on the side of my center console between my seat because I don’t have a laser at home to make custom panels 😁 that plate looks dope tho! Great job as usual 😉

@johnsteger

3 жыл бұрын

If you give him the measurements he'll cut you one out for a reasonable price ...He did a tear drop for a A-Pillar build i did and its badass

Great but I don't have the machines you have......how about an old school approach. Maybe using ABS Plastic.

I just have mine mounted under the dash but I really love the factory look that this gives I might actually do something like this in my install I have a knob for the brightness of my dash lights and I might be able to squeeze in the bass knob somewhere next to it.

On one vehicle the bass knob is in the ash tray. Lid folds down and I don’t smoke so that area isn’t used anyways. Another vehicle I used a pac bass knob and took it apart and put it in a small panel on the side of the console on the drivers’ side. My third vehicle it is in an unused spot in the headlight switch. All are nice and out of the way.

Hey Mark, yes back in the summer I flush mounted my arc1 or 3, Well whichever one works with the Matrix 6 linedriver Although its in a strange place on the right next to my headlight switch it looks cool ps my car is right hand drive so its pretty Conveniently placed Also I have to thank you for making your video about the cable flange you use for the powercable through the firewall this is the best idea really reassuring

Have to admit. Usually just hide that knob in a center console or glove box. Somewhere easily accessable but out of view. Sweet mod you did though. Love the high end tools you've acquired.

I like the integrated look, wish my car had a spot to do that in. I haven’t plugged my bass controller in yet since I don’t want it just sticking out. Still trying to determine a realistic spot.

I like this informative video so much that quality custom built mini switch panel is just so satisfying :-)

Here’s a like 👍+3Db

I did something similar in my Tundra with a space that wasn’t used like that. The bass knob looks factory. Same with my tweeters I mounted in the sail panels. Also had to wire the factory USB port and factory mic and 6VDC mic amp to the new head unit because no pre-fab harnesses existed that I could find.

Hey I have been a subscriber for awhile and I have learned a lot you make great videos and a lot of great ideas

I usually try to reuse as much as the OEM plastic cover blanks as possible. For Bass Knob, I often move the LEDs by desoldering them and keep the knob on a single plastic blank, recessed when possible, then the LED goes on the next or are kept discarded because they are usually way to bright for night driving.

@zakbrinkhoff324

Жыл бұрын

I replace the LEDs with a dull red one because red does not affect your night vision

cig lights epicenter back in the late 80s and still to this day with bass knobs

Badass

My last bass knob was located in the ashtray. So when I pulled out the ashtray the knob flipped out and a bit up

I love your vids, definite sub. Tons of great ideas, information and techniques. This knob install looks nice and far be it for me to criticize, but what you might consider to level it up is match the shape/profile of the OEM inserts and machine a flat recess for the button to fit into, using more of a muted/matching finish. Probably just my preference but this could have achieved a more stealth/OEM look which is my jam.

Love it man! That glowforge looks so fun! Do you think you may be able to spare some time and do some truck build ideas on the future? i.e. a behind the rear seat amp rack and 4x8in under seat ported sub box in a 2015 Super Crew F-150?? 🤣

Trying to do that now

that's ideally where I want the bass knob to be at

Looks great! Mine is in the glove box, as I have a hidden system. I tried attaching a pic but no go...

I did something similar like in my kia Rio. Had a jl hd 900/5 and the rlc needed a spot so I wanted it to look stock so I rigged it up next to the parking brake and viola

@king_fisher1873

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, bass control all done with dremel.Lasers were not even available at the time.Only did it once after that I couldn’t justify its use. At the time it was controlling 2 x 18” Petra Pro. Those are stage speakers that dominated Orion, alpine, mtx, punch, Sony, blaupunkt woofers only existed. They were in a 92’ Z28, (last year before body style change) with the doomed back window. I’m 47 now and was 16yrs old when I started using my craftsmanship to build custom boxes back then to utilize very little space or however much the owner allotted me. I kept getting kicked off Sonics property for shaking their awning. I could flip a cassette tape on my roof. I’m convinced Crutchfield stole my rear swing door boxes in Tahoe’s and Yukon’s. I didn’t have the income to patent anything, but I had those built over a year in a half before they started selling exactly molded boxes exactly the same. Some agree some don’t but I’m convinced.

Does the ACR-3 or any of the DSP/Amp's remember the volume? I'm using a SPDIF to RCA DAC that has no volume control, and I don't want to frantically turn the volume down every time I start my car.

My first sub system I made a custom knob in my 10th gen civic

w/o cnc just use a oem unused button, tricky but working. Done on a vw caddy 2019

@CarAudioFabrication

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, can definitely be done that way

You should do an in depth video of installing the lc2i

FYI, for the many who don't have access to 3D Printers and Laser CNC's, there are small companies popping up these days that have all of those tools. Just design what you need in Sketchup with exact measurements, hole sizes, and the measurements of hole placement on each piece, then take that to a 3D Printing company. This way you can make something just as custom as Mark here without needing to invest hundreds of dollars (or more) on the tools to achieve it. Granted, if you think you'll make custom pieces 3 or 4 times a year you probably should consider making the investment since you'll spend at least that much or more on having someone else print them. But if you're just needing things printed for one project then going 3rd party would likely be the way to go. Just a thought.

@neatt3815

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it wouldn't be to hard to make with basic tools at home. Could even make it out of thin MDF. I'd still love a laser cutter and 3D printer though 😁

Which bass knob should I buy for the LC1-800 AMP?

Any thoughts on system for a Cadillac deville 2001 sub's,amp,speakers,in dash open thoughts

Love your channel Mark. So glad thad I decided to subscribe... Great content and inspirational ideas as always. Question: How can I contact you about making a custom acrylic panel to house 3 Audio Control knobs?

Love the attention to detail you put into everything you do. I have a question when it comes to bass knobs though. Currently have an lc2i pro (bass roll off fix) and an epicenter in my b&o f150. Was wondering if there is a dual rotary potentiometer similar to the acr-4 that comes with the microcenter that can accept two inputs to control both the lc2i and the epicenter? Just looking to clean up my setup a bit going from two bass knobs to one dual rotary knob. Thank you for your time.

Need to add an equalizer to my 2020 Honda crv factory radio. Any suggestions? I already replaced the speakers. The car comes with subwoofer.

Sure… everybody has a laser cutting machine at home 😂… but nice work.. 👍

@CarAudioFabrication

Жыл бұрын

You must have missed the part of the video where I explain that I know not everyone has a laser, and that you can easily provide a file to a sign shop or even sources online to have the parts made for you.

not custom bass knob, but managed to install 2din headunit in 1din slot, nissan micra K11!

Hi Mark. Nice one!!! What cad software do you use? I use PowerShape but i work with surfaces, solids it´s better for our projects.

Nice, now all we need is a laser cutter.

A Fan...you do absolutely cool things still I wonder can we call it DIY...It look like you have got an industry in there...where we would get such tools to do it ourselves...naaaa...you better make these for us and probably sell us...No offence but you really make some cooool things...;)

What brand and model do y’all recommend for 2 12s ? And 2 15s ? Also what amp for the 12s ? And what amp for the 15 ?( with no budget ) I’ll appreciate y’all opinion

@xXzero_swagXx

3 жыл бұрын

Psi Car Audio Subs are fantastic they also make great amps their subs range from 600w 4500w RMS. It really depends on but you want them to do whether you're going for SPL or sound quality and how much room you have

I done two custom based on Mounds for a kicker amplifier I've also done custom button mounts on aircraft control panels a lot more though it says similar process just that we use aluminum

Hey dude wat is the bes converter from 120 volts to 12 volts , with good amps and watts to use a car audio system at home

@ixionn563

3 жыл бұрын

There really isn't a great option at the moment, not one that's cheap. Keep in mind the most wattage you can pull from a North American wall outlet is around 1600 watts, that would be the total limit of your system not even considering amp efficiency. The best option I can think of right now is a PC power supply, the largest you can buy being 1600 watts. The thing is a PC power supply that can actually provide that much power will cost a lot, and it would have to be modified to put it's full wattage out. You're probably better off investing in home or pro audio amplifiers to run your car audio gear, or running a very small car audio system on a cheap PC power supply.

Where can I find a professional installation? Like yours my friend

I always integrate my switches and knobs.

I usually like to drill a hole in the factory plastic and mount from behind I don't like mounting a bulky base knob somewhere so that you could see it..