Click Here to Enter ADD A CD Changer
InCar Blog - In-Car & Car Audio Blog: Industry Updates & Expert Views

Archive for the 'Universal FM' Category

Why FM Modulator Not FM Transmitter

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

You might be thinking what’s the difference? How do they work with my ipod? Which is the best? Well the answer is quite simple.

The FM Modulator and FM Transmitter both reproduce an input signal that can be turned into a playable audio signal that your stereo can decode. However this is done in differing ways.

The FM Transmitter decodes the data and transmits through the air in different radio frequencies. This is then picked up by your stereo (aerial) and played in the same way as you would listen to the radio. However this method can cause several major problems, as the transmission can be heard by anybody listening to that specific frequency.  Which in its self is a major problem unless you are broadcasting personal information?

The problem occurs as this can be considered illegal broadcasting via pirate radio. Basically taking over the airwaves with an unauthorised signal, & potentially overhauling a legitimate broadcast on their frequency range. Which in turn leads us to the other problem with this system, If the frequency that you are trying to replace is VERY strong it will replace your transmission. Sometimes playing both signals, other times playing interference over the audio.

The FM Modulator works in a very similar way to the FM Transmitter, however it has one difference. The FM Modulator does not transmit any signal. The Modulator is hardwired to the back of the stereo via the Aerial socket, so rather than broadcasting the signal it’s sent down the wire. The interference is minimal and the sound quality is much greater (pretty much CD Quality). The only disadvantage of this system is that the unit has to be installed to the stereo.

Dension FM Modulator

MP3 FM Modulator

iPod Car Kits

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Get the most out of your iPod on the move. Dension and Dice both produce car kits that allow you to get the most from your iPod. Search through your Songs, play-list and albums to find the music, Pod-casts & Videos that you want to listen to when you want to listen to them. Get your Music on the move with the iPod Car Kit.

Choose the best Kit for you by selecting factory fitted radios, choosing your car, and then choose the kits that will work best for you. Simple

If your car doesn’t have a dedicated iPod car Kit, choose from the universal adapters.

All iPod Car Kits are available at www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk

Gateway 100 for Vauxhall

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Dension are working very hard to complete the Gateway 100 iPod Car Kit for General Motors & Vauxhall. The Unit is believed to be compatible with the majority of the Vauxhall range providing the first fully digital iPod Car Kit solution for vauxhall cars. Currently the Ice>link One (previously known as the Ice>link FM) is the only unit from Dension that will work.

There is not a confirmed time scale for the release for the units but it is expected to be soon. The Unit is expected to retail at the same price as the other Gateway 100 units.

Look for the best kit for your car at www.iPodCarKitDirect.co.uk

Dension Gateway 500 (MOST) fibre optic hits the UK!

Friday, April 6th, 2007

Having been delayed for development and software update reasons Dension have finally shipped the Dension Gateway 500 MOST for Audi, Mercedes & Porsche with fibre optic car audio systems to the UK with iPod Car Kit Direct getting first supply.

Having checked with iPod Car Kit Direct they sold 17 in the first 3 hours of them arriving due to the high demand of this much talked about in-car adapter. If you want one get your order in quick before they go!

The Dension Gateway 500 MOST is a multiple device adpater for cars with MOST fibre optic audio systems enabling the connection of your iPod, USB or other Portable MP3 Player directly to Factory Fitted Audi, Mercedes or Porsche car radio seamlessly.

This gives you full control of your MP3 Player Audio & Video library while keeping the use of an existing CD Changer (if you have one fitted). 

The Dension Gateway 500 MOST is available for these cars:

Audi Gateway 500 MOST 

Mercedes Gateway 500 MOST

Porsche Gateway 500 MOST  

iPod Car Kit Direct supply the biggest range of Dension iPod Car Kits, iPod Car Adapters, iPod Car Accessories in the UK and offer a No-Risk 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and Express Delivery to the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. 

Connects2 iConnect-FM iPod Adapter

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

The Connects2 iConnect-FM can be termed as universal adapter because it enables you to connect iPod to any car radio. It connects the iPod with an aerial input connection. Connects2 iConnect-FM is very good option if there is no audio line-In on your radio. It is also ideal for the old cars or those cars in which there is no factory fitted or aftermarket radio.

The connects2 iConnect-FM modulator transforms the audio signal from your iPod to CCIR standard Stereo FM radio signal. In this system the iPod transmits sound through the FM radio of the car. To install the Connects2 iConnect-FM, you have to just plug the cable into the aerial socket. Then connect two wires to power your iPod and connects2 iConnect-FM radio is ready to play.

Purchasing an iPod from our website would be ideal. You can go ahead and buy our Connects2 iConnect-FM iPod Adapter

Copyright © 2003-2009 InCar Blog - In-Car Network Blog

Resource Websites: ADD A CD Changer - Audio Assault - Car Audio Plus - Car Parking Sensor Direct - iPod Car Kit Direct - Portable Sat Nav Direct