iShuffle question

killer_bee · 02-03-2007, 05:26 PM

Hi everyone,

I am new here but the forum has already been very helpful!

Got a question...I know IPODs can be connected through the AUX interface, but what about the iShuffle? Does anyone know how to connect this to the car? I'm guessing it's probably not worth it to get the IPOD install(USB connection?) on the car since it probably won't display any info that's on the shuffle anyways...

DasBlitz · 02-03-2007, 05:42 PM

ishuffle? you mean shuffle? the Aux output just goes in the headphone jack. so any ipod can be used.

killer_bee · 02-03-2007, 05:49 PM

oh I meant, ipod shuffle. wow, that answers the question...thanks!

this is gonna be the shortest thread ever.

JSpira · 02-03-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasBlitz

ishuffle? you mean shuffle? the Aux output just goes in the headphone jack. so any ipod can be used.

well, no, you shouldn´t really use the headphone jack. It´s amplified. Most people use the line level out for better sound.

killer_bee · 02-03-2007, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSpira

well, no, you shouldn´t really use the headphone jack. It´s amplified. Most people use the line level out for better sound.

Well the shuffle only has a headphone hole and a USB plug...can the line level out connect through the USB then?

spy1325 · 02-04-2007, 01:01 AM

do you have the shuffle dock?
and if so... does it have a headphone jack in the back as well as USB, because on the regular iPod docks, they have Line Out, or they used to... up to 3rd gen when they gave you a dock with your iPod....

SteveMD · 02-04-2007, 01:10 PM

OP is confused...the iDrive does not display any song info from any iPod.

The upcoming 6FL option will - hopefully. I see no reason why it shouldn't display the Shuffle's song list either. Nothing about the files on the shuffle are different. It;s just that the Shuffle has no display of its own.

BTW, JSpira, I beg to differ. Most people will be using the headphone jack with a 3.5mm stereo patch cord. iPods (at least in the US) are not sold with the docking station which allows the output to come from the bottom interface.

killer_bee · 02-04-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spy1325

do you have the shuffle dock?
and if so... does it have a headphone jack in the back as well as USB, because on the regular iPod docks, they have Line Out, or they used to... up to 3rd gen when they gave you a dock with your iPod....

I bought a shuffle dock but all it is is an extension of the USB plug with no other ins & outs from it. Does anyone know if there is a way to connect through the USB to AUX? Otherwise it sounds like headphone jack is the way to go.

JSpira · 02-04-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMD

BTW, JSpira, I beg to differ. Most people will be using the headphone jack with a 3.5mm stereo patch cord. iPods (at least in the US) are not sold with the docking station which allows the output to come from the bottom interface.

Hopefully not, since the sound from that is not intended for amplification.

SteveMD · 02-04-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Hopefully not, since the sound from that is not intended for amplification.

That may be so but I'll wager 97.64% of users do it that way despite the cleaner output from the line-out port.

Poll time

killer_bee · 02-05-2007, 03:41 PM

my first bump!

Does anyone know if there is a way to connect the shuffle USB plug to AUX? Otherwise it sounds like headphone jack is the way to go.

I must be the only person who owns a shuffle...but it is the bomb!

I would get an ipod but would be nervous leaving it in the car for the valet...

JSpira · 02-05-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMD

That may be so but I'll wager 97.64% of users do it that way despite the cleaner output from the line-out port.

Poll time

Same group won´t rip the tags off pillows and mattresses either I suppose.

DasBlitz · 02-05-2007, 04:45 PM

Jspira. How would you recommend i use my ipod video with my bmw then? I bought the aux cable which i use through the headphone jack. if there is a better way please let me know. Rather have better sounding quality if i can.

JSpira · 02-05-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasBlitz

Jspira. How would you recommend i use my ipod video with my bmw then? I bought the aux cable which i use through the headphone jack. if there is a better way please let me know. Rather have better sounding quality if i can.

Easy answer. Belkin makes this:
Auto Kit for iPod w/ Dock Connector F8V7058-APL
The Auto Kit charges your iPod from your car's cigarette lighter and and provides an adjustable amplifier and 3.5mm audio-out jack.

Monster has someting similar.

Rats13 · 02-05-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMD

BTW, JSpira, I beg to differ. Most people will be using the headphone jack with a 3.5mm stereo patch cord. iPods (at least in the US) are not sold with the docking station which allows the output to come from the bottom interface.

I'm using the monster connector to the bottom interface line out. I think quite a few people here are going that route

RichP · 02-06-2007, 10:04 AM

An ipod at max volume is just about the same signal level as line-out.

The USB interface is not going to help. For Apple to maintain its DRM program, decoding has to happen IN the iPod, and an analog stream outputted.

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DasBlitz Major 62 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	ishuffle? you mean shuffle? the Aux output just goes in the headphone jack. so any ipod can be used.
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killer_bee Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 257 Posts Drives: '07 328i, '15 435i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	oh I meant, ipod shuffle. wow, that answers the question...thanks! this is gonna be the shortest thread ever.
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killer_bee Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 257 Posts Drives: '07 328i, '15 435i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	my first bump! Does anyone know if there is a way to connect the shuffle USB plug to AUX? Otherwise it sounds like headphone jack is the way to go. I must be the only person who owns a shuffle...but it is the bomb! I would get an ipod but would be nervous leaving it in the car for the valet...
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DasBlitz Major 62 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Jspira. How would you recommend i use my ipod video with my bmw then? I bought the aux cable which i use through the headphone jack. if there is a better way please let me know. Rather have better sounding quality if i can.
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RichP Major 144 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	An ipod at max volume is just about the same signal level as line-out. The USB interface is not going to help. For Apple to maintain its DRM program, decoding has to happen IN the iPod, and an analog stream outputted.
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