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Douk Audio

Douk Audio VU1 Analog VU Meter, Sound Level Indicator with Panel DB for Amplifier/Preamp

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Features

  • Adopting MCU to process the audio signal, better to achieve exponential gain driver, provides ultra-wide input signal auto adjustment, the display effects can be greatly upgraded than the common VU meters in the market.
  • Reasonable and concise circuit layout, the power supply is only provide power to the driver board and VU meter, not pass through audio input and output circuit, the sound quality will not be interfered but only adding the dynamic visual enjoyment.
  • With auto gain adjustment, very easy to control most input signals and achieve better beating effects. Backlight function can be turned on or turned off, convenient to use, and the bright and warm light can decorate your desktop or live studio.
  • With standard stereo L/R RCA input and output, can compatible with most common audio device such as mobile phone, computer, CD players, preamp, power amplifier or studio mixers and so on, suitable for a variety of scenarios.

Description

Parameters: Audio input: stereo RCA Audio output: stereo RCA Working voltage: DC 9-12V 200mA Backlight filament voltage: DC/AC 6-12V Backlight filament current: 500μA VU meter diameter: 35mm Dimensions(LWH): 15012040mm / 5.914.721.57in Net weight: 225g / 0.50lb Package weight: 400g / 0.88lb Warm tips: 1. Default setting that when GAIN is rotated to 50% position, VU meter's input voltage of the 0dB position is 0.775Vrms. 2. The VU meter is driven by an exponential gain algorithm, when the input volume is small, the swing amplitude of pointer is large, and when the volume gradually turns up, the swing amplitude of pointer is smaller. Packing List: 1VU meter 1Power supply 1Manual

Voltage: 12 Volts


Manufacturer: Douk Audio


Maximum Supply Voltage: 12 Volts (DC)


Minimum Supply Voltage: 9 Volts (DC)


Mounting Type: Surface Mount


Voltage: 12 Volts


Manufacturer: Douk Audio


Maximum Supply Voltage: 12 Volts (DC)


Minimum Supply Voltage: 9 Volts (DC)


Mounting Type: Surface Mount


Brand: Douk Audio


Number of Channels: 2


Package Type: Box or Clamshell


Package Dimensions: 11.3 x 6.81 x 2.83 inches


Item Weight: 1.1 pounds


Item model number: XX-VU1


Date First Available: December 20, 2019


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • VU meters that do work as intended
The media could not be loaded. Works nicely, I loved these small VU meters. The stickers are meh but they can be removed if you don’t like them - actually it looks better now that I removed the one from the top :-) The backlight has 3 levels of brightness controlled by the power button on the back, you have to press it 4 times to turn if off. There's also a switch that has to be put at "RCA" position otherwise the VU meters will move incorrectly or not move at all depending on the audio signal. The case is all plastic and the plastic used looks very cheap, but at same time it gives a handmade look to the product. I have it connected to the RCA output of the S.M.L.S. M500 DAC which is connected to the S.M.L.S. SP200 HP Amp via XLR so I don't know if it could cause interference with the audio quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021 by John
    • Works great!
I've found this to be a very useful addition to my audio stack. I'm using Schiit audio components and they fit very well on top. The meters perform very well. I used a separate amplifier to drive them because I wanted them to show movement for even low volumes. This way I can enjoy the movement of the needles no matter the volume to the speakers and it's fully adjustable. It is a plastic case and not a metal case, but that's a minor annoyance and not really a big deal. I did have to put some rubber feet on the bottom to keep it from sliding around easily. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021 by Damon E Pritchett
    • Very Useful Meter - Fair Price
When I first ordered the meter, I thought the "exponential compression" mode would be useful since the meters would have more movement in the lower sound passages. However, since the intended purpose was to insert these meters after my digital audio interface to monitor signal level, I really needed something that measured decibels. Thankfully, my order included the "new and improved" model of the VU1 which can be switched to a dB mode, which faithfully tracks the signal level with no compression. Being that I use my audio interface to digitize vinyl, I calibrated the meters to 0VU using the Analogue Productions test record and now I have a very useful meter for setting record levels. There are selectable backlight levels and a rotary control to calibrate the left and right channels in unison. Other alternatives to this meter were many times the price. Be forewarned that the meters are very small, so this is more of a product for a purposeful audio workstation and not to wow your guests from across the room. The case is made out of cheap plastic without any flair but it seems durable and serves its purpose. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021 by TweakerMI
    • Looks Amazing *update*
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VU1 ( Upgraded Version ) ? RCA in. RCA out. Gain knob. Mic/RCA Switch. Light dimming button with 4 lighting selections w/off. Individual L/R light pots. Set your volume to normal listening level then adjust gain knob for the meters. works great and looks amazing at night, heard no noise introduced to system. only cons are the color, plastic case and the screws on the bottom can scratch your other equipment or table. so buy some cheap stick on rubber feet. also has what looks like a upgraded power connector that has a very bright green color LED. *Update the backlights stopped working. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022 by ratpie ratpie
    • Smaller than expected
While overall this does a nice job of looking like an old set of meters, you don't realize until you actually receive them how small they are in fact they're so small that they are no longer convincing as vintage meters.
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023 by B
    • Great Add-on VU Meter Set
This unit is an excellent add-on VU meter set for complex audio systems where you need to monitor signal levels at specific points in the signal chain. I use it as part of a 4500 watt home sound system that incorporates 7 amplifiers, several processing devices, and custom-built booster pre-amps. The system has several test points where I can balance the system using test tones and voltmeters. This unit added level monitoring at the output of a key booster pre-amp at one set of test points. It saves my using hand-held voltmeters for making adjustments (may need to add input balance pots to calibrate left/right meters precisely for this purpose). The meters are small but quite useful and reasonably priced. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021 by Audiophile1150
    • Adds nice visual display to sound system
Exactly what was needed with visual display and basic gain control for monitoring sound levels of music system. Visual display gives system a professional touch.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024 by Just Looking
    • It performs the way I expected.
After reading other reviews, I agree with the others. It does have a chintzy plastic case, and it is a bit small. My college roommate had a vue meter on his stereo back in the 70's, but with a nice wood case and meters much larger for only $25. That being said, this meter still does the job for a decent price, and looks okay. Maybe if I stack my components a bit differently, I can conceal the chintzy case. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021 by Mr. William F. Minick

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