Recoil PLC44PRO Review: 4-Channel Line Output Converter with Remote
The Recoil PLC44PRO is a four-channel line output converter. It takes four speaker-level inputs, listed for up to 40 V of input handling, and gives four RCA outputs for an amplifier or processor. Its Indian MRP is ₹13,000. It suits a car whose factory radio has no RCA pre-outs and where you plan to add an amplifier that has RCA inputs only. You can see it on our Recoil PLC44PRO product page.
Key takeaways
Four speaker-level inputs, listed for up to 40 V input handling, and four RCA outputs.
A rear-channel low-pass filter, a 0 to 12 dB bass boost and 2- or 4-channel input selection are listed.
A remote level controller is included.
Every figure is from our listing; we found no Recoil product page for the PLC44PRO.
Recoil PLC44PRO specifications
Specification | Recoil PLC44PRO |
|---|---|
Type | Line output converter |
Series | Hi-Low Converters |
Inputs | 4 speaker-level channels |
Input handling | Up to 40 V |
Outputs | 4 x RCA |
Filter and boost | Low-pass filter (rear channels), bass boost 0 to 12 dB |
Input selection | 2- or 4-channel, retains fader |
Control | Remote level controller included |
India MRP | ₹13,000 |
When we checked in October 2026 we found no PLC44PRO page on Recoil's two websites, so we could not check our listing against the maker. The listing gives no power requirement, dimensions, weight, frequency response or gain controls.
What a line output converter does
A factory radio sends speaker-level signal to its speakers, at a fairly high voltage over a pair of speaker wires. Aftermarket amplifiers and processors usually expect a low-level signal on RCA sockets. A converter bridges the gap, so the factory radio can stay in the dash. Recoil's article on four-channel converters is promotional, dated June 2024 and names no model. It makes the same point and suggests starting from the manufacturer's settings and adjusting gradually.
You may not need a converter at all. The Recoil DSP amplifiers we list take speaker-level signals directly: the Recoil R46 lists 4 high-level inputs, the Recoil P610 and Recoil P610-PRO list 6, and the Recoil S810 lists 8. A converter makes sense when the amplifier or processor you choose has RCA inputs only.
Inputs, input handling and the fader
The input handling is given as up to 40 V. That is a voltage limit, not a power rating, and the listing does not say whether it is a peak or an RMS figure or what the input impedance is, so do not convert it into watts.
Input selection is listed as 2- or 4-channel, and the listing says it retains the fader. In general, tapping the front and rear speaker wires separately lets the radio's fader keep working on the outputs, while a two-channel tap takes one pair only. The listing does not explain how this unit behaves, so ask us before you rely on it.
Low-pass filter, bass boost and the remote controller
The listing names a low-pass filter on the rear channels and a bass boost of 0 to 12 dB. A low-pass filter passes bass and blocks higher frequencies, and a spare output pair with one is, in general, how a subwoofer amplifier is fed. The listing does not say that is the purpose here. It gives no cut-off frequency or slope, and does not say whether the boost acts on the same outputs.
A remote level controller is included. The listing does not say what it adjusts, where it connects or how long its cable is, so treat that as a question for us, not an assumption.
Recoil PLC44PRO vs RLOC46-LC
These two Recoil converters are different units. The Recoil RLOC46-LC (₹6,500 MRP) lists 4 speaker-level inputs and 6 RCA outputs, audio-transformer isolation, 20 Hz to 20 kHz within 0.5 dB, single stereo gain controls, an amplifier remote turn-on output and a remote bass controller. It also lists a maximum input of 50 W per channel from the factory radio, which is a limit on the input and not power the unit delivers.
The PLC44PRO (₹13,000 MRP) lists four outputs, a voltage input limit, the rear-channel filter, the bass boost and the 2- or 4-channel selection. Its listing does not mention transformer isolation, a frequency-response figure, gain controls or a turn-on output, which does not mean the unit lacks them. The two state input limits in different units, volts and watts, so they cannot be compared directly.
What owners and reviewers say about the Recoil PLC44PRO
When we checked in October 2026, we found no independent review, owner thread or retailer review page for the PLC44PRO. The only Recoil text we can point to is the general article above. Some review sites and forums could not be read, so a review may exist that we missed.
We make no claims about its noise, heat or sound with any amplifier. If you have fitted one, tell us how the levels and the remote worked in your car.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Choose the PLC44PRO if your factory radio has no RCA pre-outs, you are adding an amplifier or processor with RCA inputs only, and you want a rear-channel filter and bass boost in the same box.
Look elsewhere if your amplifier or DSP already has high-level inputs, if you need more than four outputs, as the RLOC46-LC lists, or if you want transformer isolation or a frequency-response figure confirmed before you buy.
Installation notes for Indian cars
A converter taps the speaker wires behind the radio, so the work is careful wiring: clean joints, short runs and a secure mounting spot. Keep it and its RCA leads away from power cables to limit noise, keep it dry, and do not leave it loose behind the dash, where rough roads will rattle it.
Settle two points first. The listing mentions no power connection or remote turn-on output, so ask us what the unit needs and how the amplifier would be switched on. And in some cars the speaker wires carry a processed or band-limited signal, which a converter cannot undo, so ask us before you buy if your car has a branded or amplified factory system. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation and DSP tuning.
As general practice with any converter, not a Recoil instruction: set the radio's tone controls flat and any loudness or sound-enhancement feature off, because the converter passes on whatever the radio sends. Raise the amplifier gain gradually with the radio at a moderate volume. Alternator whine that follows engine speed usually points to the ground point or cable routing, so check those first.
Price and where to buy
The Recoil PLC44PRO has an Indian MRP of ₹13,000. We often sell below MRP, so check the current offer on the PLC44PRO product page. The listing describes it as a genuine Recoil product. Recoil's published warranty terms give one year from the original purchase and describe a US return process, so confirm India terms with us.
The bottom line
The PLC44PRO is a four-in, four-out converter documented only by our listing: 40 V input handling, a rear-channel low-pass filter, a 0 to 12 dB bass boost and a remote level controller. Check first whether your amplifier needs it at all, since the Recoil DSP amplifiers we list take speaker-level signals directly, and ask us about power and turn-on before you order.
Recoil PLC44PRO FAQ
What does the Recoil PLC44PRO do?
It converts four speaker-level channels from a factory radio, handling up to 40 V per our listing, into four RCA outputs for an amplifier or processor, so the radio can stay in the dash.
Do I need the PLC44PRO with a Recoil DSP amplifier?
Not for the Recoil R46, P610, P610-PRO or S810, which list high-level inputs that take speaker-level signals directly. A converter helps when your amplifier or processor has RCA inputs only.
How does the PLC44PRO differ from the RLOC46-LC?
The RLOC46-LC lists six RCA outputs, transformer isolation, gain controls, a turn-on output and a remote bass controller at ₹6,500 MRP. The PLC44PRO lists four outputs, a rear-channel filter and a 0 to 12 dB bass boost at ₹13,000 MRP.
Does the PLC44PRO include a remote?
A remote level controller is included, per our listing. The listing does not say what the controller adjusts, so ask us before ordering.
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