SKU: OSD-OVC100-PAR
OSD OVC100Impedance Matching 100W Rotary Weather-Resistant Outdoor Volume Control, White or Grey
Unique easy-access impedance matching jumper setting without open the weatherproof seal box. If you enjoy an outdoor audio system, you'll love the convenience of outdoor volume controls! Now you can stop dragging the remote control outside where it is sure to get lost, or avoid having to get up and go to your audio source to turn the volume up or down. This pure resonance volume control offers 100 Watts of optimized sound quality with minimal bass roll-off. Control 1-8 pairs of speakers simultaneously with impedance matching. The autoformer design features outstanding sound quality due to high permeability steel utilization in the volume control core. Comes with Grey or white face plate. In addition, the OVC-100 includes an easy access impedance switch that lets you set the impedance without opening the box.
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- Volume Control Type: Outdoor 100W Impedance Matching Knob Style
- Power Handling: 300W Peak; 150W RMS Per Channel
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Total Attenuation: -54 dB (Max)
- Steps: 12 (Make Before Break)
- Impedance Matching for 1/2, 4, 6, or 8 Pairs of Speakers
- Easy-Access Impedance-Matching Switch
- Wiring Requirement: Up to 14 Gauge Wire
- Weather-Resistant for Outdoor Use
- Can Withstand -50F / +130F Degree Weather
- Mounting Options: Use 3/4" PVC Conduit Pipe to Stand Alone or Mount to the Wall
- Unit Dimensions: (L x H x D) 3.25" x 4.37" x 3"
- Colors Available: Grey or White
- Warranty: 5 Years
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John mackey • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Can this product be used in harsh winter climates?
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi John:
You should have no problem as long as you use a 3/4 inch pipe connected to the bottom of the Volume Control so limiting the exposure of the hole on the bottom where your wires drop out from and also you make your impedance settings. A length of pipe will make it harder for moisture to getting up inside the housing. The housing itself is well insulated.
Good luck...
TL/4039
Tom • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Using 4 sonos connects (1 for each zone) with the the OSD MX1260 High Efficiency 60 Watts x 12 Channel (4 Ohm stable) Bridged Mono 80 Watts Amplifier (Product code: OSD-MX1260), will I be able to control the volume in each zone via the sonos app or do i need to purchase 4 volume controls too?
Currently using my yamaha receiver with an analog input from a play 5 speaker I can control the volume in zone B using the Sonos app.
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Tom:
You should be able to control the volume with your app controlling the SONOS Connect for each of the dedicated zones. Not sure what speakers you are using in each zone. You have the option of powering two pair of speakers for two of your zones, You would connect the SONOS #1 to Bus Input number 1 and assign channels 1 and 2 (Zone 1) for one pair and channels 3 and 4 (zone 2) for a second pair, this being your zone 1. The single SONOS Connect would power the two pair of speakers in the single zone (each zone set for bus line 1 input.. You could do the same with the second zone connecting the Connect to Bus #2 and assign channels 5 & 6 (zone 3) and channels 7 & 8 (zone 4) for your second zone with two pair of speakers. The third SONOS Connect would connect to channels 9 and 10 (zone 5) and the fourth SONOS Connect connected to the channels 11& 12 (zone 6). Of course you can add the individual volume control for all or anyone of the four zones to allow you to attenuate the volume manually in the respective zone.
Let me know if you need further clarification; tim@osdaudio.com.
Good luck
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Tom • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi.... Just checking to be sure this vol control works with Yamaha NS AW150 6ohm speakers. Power from Technics SA-300 receiver / amp.
Thanks,
Tom
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
HI Tom:
The OVC-100 will work for your application but I would recommend going to the OVC300. Your 6 ohm speakers are going to increase power demand by 1.5. The 300 watt version makes sure you do not saturate the Volume Control and cause possible distortion.
TL/4376
Tom Z • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Can you use this VC with the BT650 speakers? If so how do you connect.
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Tom Z;
No the OVC-100 will not work with the BTP650. The OVC-100 outdoor volume control is a passive device that has to connect to the right and left speaker level wires between the amplifier and speaker. The OVC-100 does not add any gain but takes what ever volume level you have and turns decreases the volume (attenuates the level). You only have access to the wire connecting to the satellite speaker but not the speaker in the Master. So no this would not work with any of our current Bluetooth speakers.
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Juan • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
considering this OVC100. To volume control a set of AP840 outdoor speakers. Power from a Denon AVR-S700W, 70 watts per channel at 8ohms. . I'll have 2 sets of MK650 inside on the main channels and and the AP840 outside on the back channels. Just for music. Will the OVC100 do the jof?
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Juan:
That should work, are you using volume controls for the internal MK650? It sounds like you are connecting. the outdoor speakers to the zone 2 connection or Surround back L&R. You can play different music for inside versus zone 2.
TL/4651