Recoil RLOC46-LC Review: 4-Channel In, 6-Channel Out Line Output Converter
The Recoil RLOC46-LC is an adjustable line output converter that takes four speaker-level channels from a factory radio and gives six RCA outputs, with a remote bass controller. Its Indian MRP is ₹6,500. It suits a car that keeps its factory radio and where you plan to add an amplifier that takes RCA inputs. You can see it on our Recoil RLOC46-LC product page.
Key takeaways
Four adjustable speaker-level inputs and six RCA outputs are listed; what each output carries is not published.
The 50 W per channel is a maximum input rating from the factory radio, not output power.
Audio-transformer isolation, 20 Hz to 20 kHz within ±0.5 dB, single stereo gain controls and an amplifier turn-on output are listed.
A remote bass controller adjusts the bass while driving, and can be flush or surface mounted.
Recoil RLOC46-LC specifications
Specification | Recoil RLOC46-LC |
|---|---|
Type | Adjustable line output converter (speaker level to RCA) |
Inputs | 4-channel speaker level, adjustable |
Outputs | 6-channel RCA |
Maximum input | 50 W per channel from the factory radio (an input limit, not output power) |
Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB, with correct phasing |
Isolation | Audio transformers |
Gain | Single stereo gain controls |
Remote turn-on | Amplifier remote turn-on output |
Bass control | Remote bass controller, flush or surface mount |
Weight | 300 g (0.67 lb) |
India MRP | ₹6,500 |
The figures come from our store listing and Recoil's RLOC46-LC page, which agree. The page is promotional copy with no customer reviews. It does not publish what each of the six outputs carries, how many amplifiers the unit can drive, the maximum output voltage or the box contents.
What the 50 W per channel figure means
Recoil's page gives 50 watts maximum input per channel, and our listing adds that this is from the factory radio. It is a limit on what the radio may feed the converter. It is not what the unit delivers: a converter is not an amplifier, and its outputs are low-level RCA signals. Do not use the figure to size an amplifier or to set it beside an amplifier's RMS rating.
The limit is stated for a factory radio only. If a separate factory amplifier sits between the radio and the speakers, ask us before tapping its output.
Four inputs, six outputs and the gain controls
The listing names four adjustable speaker-level input channels and six RCA output channels, with 20 Hz to 20 kHz within 0.5 dB when the phasing is correct. Recoil's page says it works with most factory-installed radios, without naming one. The pages do not say what each of the six outputs carries, for instance whether two repeat other channels, so confirm that with Recoil before you plan the amplifier wiring.
Gain is listed as single stereo gain controls, with no count and no note of which outputs each one sets. Recoil's article on four-channel converters is promotional, dated June 2024 and names no model. It suggests starting from the manufacturer's settings and adjusting gradually.
Remote bass controller and amplifier turn-on
The remote bass controller adjusts the bass while you drive and can be flush or surface mounted. The listing does not say which outputs it affects, its range or how it connects. The amplifier remote turn-on output is listed without detail, and the pages do not say how the converter is powered or switched on, so ask us what the wiring needs before you order.
Recoil RLOC46-LC vs PLC44PRO
The Recoil RLOC46-LC and the Recoil PLC44PRO are different converters. In the table, not listed means the listing is silent, not that the unit lacks the feature.
Listed | RLOC46-LC | PLC44PRO |
|---|---|---|
India MRP | ₹6,500 | ₹13,000 |
Speaker-level inputs | 4 | 4 |
RCA outputs | 6 | 4 |
Input limit | 50 W per channel | Up to 40 V |
Transformer isolation, gain controls, turn-on output | Listed | Not listed |
Rear-channel low-pass filter, 0 to 12 dB bass boost, 2- or 4-channel selection | Not listed | Listed |
Remote | Bass controller | Level controller |
Documented by | Our listing and Recoil's page | Our listing only |
The input limits are in different units, watts and volts, so they cannot be compared directly. Ask us which one suits your amplifier.
Do you need a converter with other Recoil products?
Not with the Recoil DSP amplifiers we list, which take speaker-level signals directly: see our posts on the Recoil R46, Recoil P610, Recoil P610-PRO and Recoil S810. The Recoil REQ7 equaliser lists its own 2-channel speaker-level input. The Recoil CRX-PRO crossover is different: its listing names RCA jacks and no speaker-level inputs, so a radio without pre-outs would need a converter in front of it.
What owners and reviewers say about the Recoil RLOC46-LC
When we checked in October 2026, we found no independent review, owner thread or retailer review page for the RLOC46-LC, and Recoil's own page shows no customer reviews. Some review sites and forums could not be read, so a review may exist that we missed.
The only descriptions are Recoil's promotional page and its general converter article, so we make no claims about noise, heat or sound with any amplifier. If you have fitted one, tell us how the gain controls and the bass controller worked in your car.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Choose the RLOC46-LC if your factory radio has no RCA pre-outs, you are adding an amplifier or processor that takes RCA inputs, and you want a bass control within reach while driving.
Look elsewhere if your amplifier or DSP already has speaker-level inputs, if you need the six outputs or a maximum output voltage confirmed first, or if you want a rear-channel filter or input selection, which the PLC44PRO listing names and this one does not.
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, and keep it dry. Our listing gives a weight of 300 g and no dimensions, so tell us if the space behind your radio is tight. Choose the bass controller's spot early, since it can be flush or surface mounted.
General practice, not a Recoil instruction: set the radio's tone controls flat and loudness features off, then raise each gain gradually. Some factory systems send an already equalised or band-limited signal on the speaker wires, which a converter cannot undo, so tell us the car model. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation and DSP tuning.
Price and where to buy
The Recoil RLOC46-LC has an Indian MRP of ₹6,500. We often sell below MRP, so check the current offer on the RLOC46-LC product page, which 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 RLOC46-LC is a four-in, six-out converter with transformer isolation, gain controls, a turn-on output and a remote bass controller. Its 50 W per channel is an input limit, not output power. The pages do not say what each of the six outputs carries, and we found no independent reviews, so ask us about the wiring before you order.
Recoil RLOC46-LC FAQ
What does the Recoil RLOC46-LC do?
It converts four speaker-level channels from a factory radio into six RCA outputs, so an aftermarket amplifier can be added without replacing the radio. It also lists a remote bass controller.
Is 50 W per channel the RLOC46-LC's output power?
No. It is the maximum input per channel from the factory radio. The converter is not an amplifier and its outputs are low-level RCA signals, so the figure should not be used to size or rate an amplifier.
What does the remote bass controller do?
The listing says it adjusts the bass while you drive, and it can be flush or surface mounted. It does not say which outputs it affects or its range, so confirm both with Recoil before relying on it for a subwoofer.
Is the RLOC46-LC the same as the PLC44PRO?
No. They are separate converters at different MRPs, ₹6,500 and ₹13,000, with different outputs and features listed. The comparison table above sets them side by side.
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