How to link the Dayton BST-1 Bass Shaker with the Fosi Audio ZA3 Amp?
How to link the Dayton BST-1 Bass Shaker with the Fosi Audio ZA3 Amp?
I need to link the bass shaker Dayton BST1 with Fosi Audio ZA3 (sim racing / PC). I'm not sure how to do this, could anyone assist?
First, I connect from RCA to the Dayton BST1. Then I wonder how to attach the Fosi ZA3 to my PC via the 3.5 mm jack on the audio mainboard.
Additionally, if I later purchase another Dayton BST1, can I still use the Fosi ZA3, or will I need a different amplifier?
Thank you ahead of time.
There are references to wiring guides in the initial link.
The shakers seem to be daisy chained.
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It looks like you might require some adapters. Please add the plug and port types in your sketch.
Nope. I believe you won't find any RCA connection to the speakers, assuming RCA refers to Phono (low-level audio). You'll need a speaker cable to link the Dayton's to the Speaker Out terminals on the back of the FOSI amplifier. At least twin 20AWG (0.5mm²) would work, though 18 or 16AWG (about 1.0mm²) would be preferable.
Here are some links for reference:
https://www.amazon.com/Conductor-Electri...lel-0-5mm²
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-16-G...ef=sr_1_15
The 50W rating on these speakers seems to be an approximate value, possibly around 6.25W RMS. For higher power speakers, you'd want 12 or 10AWG wire, but that might be excessive for these units.
The diagram below illustrates connecting two pairs of BST1 speakers to the left and right outputs of a stereo amplifier (skipping the section labeled MONO).
If you only have two speakers, connect one to the left output and the other to the right output of the amplifier.
No need for a second FOSI unit. Simply link the speaker pairs in series as shown, then attach them to the Left and Right outputs of the amplifier. Again, disregard the lowest part marked Mono—it's a stereo amp.
If you have a subwoofer output on your computer (with a separate 3.5mm port on the back), it could be the ideal solution for these devices. You likely only need to send low frequencies to the shakers, while normal frequencies from 100Hz to 10kHz should go to regular speakers or headphones.
Received the BST1 shaker (only one so far)
Connected to Fosi ZA3. Chose Mono, amp volume around 70 %
Feels quite weak. In Simhub it's at 95 %
If I raise the amp volume, it gets stronger but heats up quickly
Am I doing something incorrectly ?
Also, if I get another BST1, should I connect it from the shaker to the Fosi, where L is marked next to the Mono? Switch to stereo and set amp volume to 100 %?
I'm a bit unsure about the correct connection for the second shaker