FM Modulators and Ipod?
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I have read alot of reviews, and most suggest using the Griffin I-Trip for your Ipod. I have just purchased it and seems I have alot more static in this vehicle ( 2005 BMW 530I ).
Does anyone know where the actual antenna is in this car? Does this car have some antenna that doesnt support FM Modulators correctly?
I have alot of experience using FM modulators in CD changers and I am well aware of the Frequency response issues and some static issues. ( I work for Alpine Electronics as an Eval Engineer for Audio and Navigation ) However, it seems that this vehicle, in particular, prevents the FM Mod working well. It works, but there seems to be alot of static , unless you are standing at the back bumper .
Any suggestions?
Does anyone know where the actual antenna is in this car? Does this car have some antenna that doesnt support FM Modulators correctly?
I have alot of experience using FM modulators in CD changers and I am well aware of the Frequency response issues and some static issues. ( I work for Alpine Electronics as an Eval Engineer for Audio and Navigation ) However, it seems that this vehicle, in particular, prevents the FM Mod working well. It works, but there seems to be alot of static , unless you are standing at the back bumper .
Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by kflashdot.com' date='Nov 29 2004, 09:30 PM
I have read alot of reviews, and most suggest using the Griffin I-Trip for your Ipod.? I have just purchased it and seems I have alot more static in this vehicle ( 2005 BMW 530I ).
Does anyone know where the actual antenna is in this car?? Does this car have some antenna that doesnt support FM Modulators correctly?
I have alot of experience using FM modulators in CD changers and I am well aware of the Frequency response issues and some static issues.? ( I work for Alpine Electronics as an Eval Engineer for Audio and Navigation ) However, it seems that this vehicle, in particular, prevents the FM Mod working well.? It works, but there seems to be alot of static , unless you are standing at the back bumper .?
Any suggestions?
Does anyone know where the actual antenna is in this car?? Does this car have some antenna that doesnt support FM Modulators correctly?
I have alot of experience using FM modulators in CD changers and I am well aware of the Frequency response issues and some static issues.? ( I work for Alpine Electronics as an Eval Engineer for Audio and Navigation ) However, it seems that this vehicle, in particular, prevents the FM Mod working well.? It works, but there seems to be alot of static , unless you are standing at the back bumper .?
Any suggestions?
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the attena i believe is on the back weindshiled ... hense why your i-trip sounds good by the back bumper...but if you want good quality audio from your stock system from your ipod i would sugest getting the AUX input from the dealer
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You can also wire in a modulator into the antenna system. There is actually 3 antennas in the e60 and the system rotates between all three so you need to insert the modulator after the three antennas are combined into one.
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Originally Posted by PabloR' date='Nov 30 2004, 02:45 PM
You can also wire in a modulator into the antenna system. There is actually 3 antennas in the e60 and the system rotates between all three so you need to insert the modulator after the three antennas are combined into one.
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Interesting! I have an iPod and the iTrip. I recently used both on a trip to an e60 meet. I just let it sit on the passengers seat without any problems or static. All worked as they should. I would not expect any differences between the cars. I do have Logic 7 though.
Sorry to hear you troubles. By chance do you have tinted windows? If so is the tint the type that has metallic bits in it's composition?
Sorry to hear you troubles. By chance do you have tinted windows? If so is the tint the type that has metallic bits in it's composition?
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Fm modulator: means that you modulate the sound to go over the antenna and the radio demodulate again: 2 times lost of quality. white noise is coming up
FM transmitter: you send the signal over the radio: works well if you have a very strong transmitter that overules the radio stations (had one, very poor quality sometimes)
Aux input: no loose of quality (not hearable) same as your hifi at home
Fm modulator: means that you modulate the sound to go over the antenna and the radio demodulate again: 2 times lost of quality. white noise is coming up
FM transmitter: you send the signal over the radio: works well if you have a very strong transmitter that overules the radio stations (had one, very poor quality sometimes)
Aux input: no loose of quality (not hearable) same as your hifi at home
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