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Sega Genesis stereo output needs pre-amp

darklordsidius
darklordsidius over 7 years ago

I'm working on my old model 1 Genesis consoles. I've completed one with composite/stereo RCA output connection and a region mod switch but the stereo sound is low and i have to turn the volume up 2x the norm just to hear it properly.

 

I took the sound straight from the audio chip so I would not have to use the volume slider on the console and can just use the tv volume as normal. By doing this, it bypasses the systems filters and pre-amplifier or whatever it is.

 

Can anyone help me come up with a simple pre-amp design i can make and incorporate into the wires leading to the audio L/R jacks to boost the signals, please and thank you!

 

I want to fix this audio issue so I can give this console to my nephew for Christmas. I'd appreciate any and all help, thank you.

 

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  • e14phil
    e14phil over 7 years ago +2
    I think a good area to start with improving the sound of retro gaming gear is always the Chiptunes Scene. https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/12700/best-audio-mod-for-the-genesis/ Interestingly all Sega…
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    e14phil over 7 years ago in reply to e14phil +2
    ... and it looks like you have done this or something similar RetroRGB - Genesis 1 Stereo Audio Mod Another Item to check would be this: https://www.dragonbox.de/Downloads/MegaDrive-Genesis-CCAM/CCAM-Mod…
  • darklordsidius
    darklordsidius over 7 years ago in reply to e14phil +1
    I saw a rough video on YouTube one time and decided to try it out. The person didnt install any plugs on his setup which would make it very difficult to remove the top of the shell, so i used some plugs…
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  • e14phil
    e14phil over 7 years ago

    I think a good area to start with improving the sound of retro gaming gear is always the Chiptunes Scene.

    https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/12700/best-audio-mod-for-the-genesis/

     

    Interestingly all Sega Megadrive / Genesis are not born equal:

    you have reached little-scale's chiptech page

     

    Depending on the model you have there this could be an option:

    Crystal Clear Audio Mod

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    e14phil over 7 years ago in reply to e14phil

    ... and it looks like you have done this or something similar  RetroRGB - Genesis 1 Stereo Audio Mod  

     

    Another Item to check would be this:

      https://www.dragonbox.de/Downloads/MegaDrive-Genesis-CCAM/CCAM-Mod-ENG.pdf

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    darklordsidius over 7 years ago in reply to e14phil

    I saw a rough video on YouTube one time and decided to try it out. The person didnt install any plugs on his setup which would make it very difficult to remove the top of the shell, so i used some plugs from my RC repair stuff to make it neat and practical.

     

    I was thinking of sticking a ferrite core on the RCA jack side of the AV plug. Don't know if that would be practical or not.

     

    I'm not good at engineering stuff but it doesn't stop me from trying. I just thought there might be a way of boosting the audio signal without buying kits etc, and just use basic items like capacitors, transistor... I dunno what i was thinking, sometimes it's just silly nonsense. For example, on another model 1 i've been working on, i thought it might benefit the audio if i used a bass booster from a broken set of turtle beaches headset. The sound is real nice but i still need to turn the tv volume up twice as loud to hear it properly. I also needed to install a tiny fan to cool the voltage regulators because i tapped into the 5v on one of them. Again, I am no engineer, I just have a massive imagination.

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    darklordsidius over 7 years ago in reply to e14phil

    I saw a rough video on YouTube one time and decided to try it out. The person didnt install any plugs on his setup which would make it very difficult to remove the top of the shell, so i used some plugs from my RC repair stuff to make it neat and practical.

     

    I was thinking of sticking a ferrite core on the RCA jack side of the AV plug. Don't know if that would be practical or not.

     

    I'm not good at engineering stuff but it doesn't stop me from trying. I just thought there might be a way of boosting the audio signal without buying kits etc, and just use basic items like capacitors, transistor... I dunno what i was thinking, sometimes it's just silly nonsense. For example, on another model 1 i've been working on, i thought it might benefit the audio if i used a bass booster from a broken set of turtle beaches headset. The sound is real nice but i still need to turn the tv volume up twice as loud to hear it properly. I also needed to install a tiny fan to cool the voltage regulators because i tapped into the 5v on one of them. Again, I am no engineer, I just have a massive imagination.

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