WVC
Wireless Volume Controller
Quick Install Guide
Watch these videos to get your WVC up and running.
Installation Guide
This article covers the physical installation of all WVC models: wiring, antenna connection, RCA hookup, temperature probe placement, and first-time power-on.
WVC-PRO 6 First Boot and Display Overview
This article covers what to expect when powering on the WVC-PRO 6-Channel for the first time, including the main dashboard screen, status icons, and the settings available in the on-device UI.
Knob Guide
The WVC wireless encoder knob is the handheld controller that communicates with your base unit.
Channel Groups and Multi-Unit Control
Channel groups are one of the most powerful features of the WVC product line.
Channel Groups: Example Configurations
Channel groups let you assign amplifier channels to independent volume zones, each controlled separately from the knob or app.
AuralSync Inside: Amplifier-Integrated WVC Technology
AuralSync Inside is an OEM integration program that lets amplifier manufacturers build LF Audio WVC technology directly into the hardware of their amplifiers.
Intelligent Drive System (IDS)
The Intelligent Drive System (IDS) is the WVC's built-in protection layer for your amplifiers.
Attenuation Profiles
The attenuation profile controls how the volume output changes as you adjust the volume knob or scroll through steps.
Antenna Options and Range
All WVC units ship with antennas appropriate for their model tier.
Wireless Range: Real-World Testing
The WVC uses AuralSync, a low-latency wireless protocol operating on the 2.4 GHz band.
Wireless Security
The WVC wireless mesh uses 128-bit symmetric-key encryption with automatic key rotation to secure all communication between the knob and the base station.
Signal Analysis Features
The WVC-PRO and 6-channel WVC-PRO both include onboard signal analysis hardware that gives you real-time visibility into the quality of the audio signal passing through the unit.
Smart Home Integration (Home Mode)
Home Mode lets your WVC connect to your home WiFi network so you can control volume, power, and channel groups from: - Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and
RCA Gain
RCA Gain boosts the audio signal between your source and your amplifiers, so a low-output head unit can drive your amps with a strong, clean signal.
RCA Signal Quality and Line Driver Principles
Understanding how RCA signal quality affects your system helps you get the best performance from your WVC and your amplifiers.
THD+N Performance: WVC-LITE Measurement Reference
This article summarizes Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD+N) measurements of the WVC-LITE compared to two other wireless volume controllers in the same product category.
Firmware Updates
WVC base stations and wireless knobs receive over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates over Wi-Fi via the LF Audio AuralSync app.
Troubleshooting
This article covers the most common issues encountered with WVC, WVC-LITE, and WVC-PRO units and their solutions.