car pc audio ?
08-27-04, 12:55 AM
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car pc audio ?
im going to be puttin a small form factor pc in my car hooked up to a xenarc 7" touch screen
how will audio work...i have a deck sub and interior speakers curretnly, will i need a sound card or something or will audio still work through my current setup
how will audio work...i have a deck sub and interior speakers curretnly, will i need a sound card or something or will audio still work through my current setup
08-27-04, 04:14 AM
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You can use the line out of the sound card on your carputer to connect either to an FM modulator or an AUX input (if your HU has one) for sound.
If you are going without a HU, then you'll need to connect the line out of the sound card into an amp to power your speakers and sub.
Either way, you're going to need a sound card. Get a good one like the SoundBlaster Audigy 2. It makes a difference.
I'm also in the process of installing a carputer. I'm keeping my HU which is a Kenwood DPX-4010 and has a AUX input for my sound input from the carputer. I opted for the Lilliput 7" touchscreen monitor instead of the Xenarc because of the cost difference.
Good luck with your system.
J
If you are going without a HU, then you'll need to connect the line out of the sound card into an amp to power your speakers and sub.
Either way, you're going to need a sound card. Get a good one like the SoundBlaster Audigy 2. It makes a difference.
I'm also in the process of installing a carputer. I'm keeping my HU which is a Kenwood DPX-4010 and has a AUX input for my sound input from the carputer. I opted for the Lilliput 7" touchscreen monitor instead of the Xenarc because of the cost difference.
Good luck with your system.
J
08-27-04, 07:55 AM
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There were alot of members who excuted this feat last month,,, if you type in Carputer in the search field you can find some good results...
everything from audio to DVD's to navi. to wifi to sex.......
just kidding about the sex part.
but that would be really cool........
hmmm new projekt!!!!!
everything from audio to DVD's to navi. to wifi to sex.......
just kidding about the sex part.
but that would be really cool........
hmmm new projekt!!!!!
08-27-04, 10:34 AM
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Originally posted by jeremyp111
You can use the line out of the sound card on your carputer to connect either to an FM modulator or an AUX input (if your HU has one) for sound.
If you are going without a HU, then you'll need to connect the line out of the sound card into an amp to power your speakers and sub.
Either way, you're going to need a sound card. Get a good one like the SoundBlaster Audigy 2. It makes a difference.
You can use the line out of the sound card on your carputer to connect either to an FM modulator or an AUX input (if your HU has one) for sound.
If you are going without a HU, then you'll need to connect the line out of the sound card into an amp to power your speakers and sub.
Either way, you're going to need a sound card. Get a good one like the SoundBlaster Audigy 2. It makes a difference.
08-27-04, 10:50 AM
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thats what i meant, sorry brainlapse!!!
08-28-04, 07:11 AM
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I see im not the only one thats thought of this. But one problem some one you havent realized. a harddrive can not be in extremly hight tempuratures and low temprutres due to condensation.
SOooooooooooooooooo this mean you either have to figure out some insane air ventialtion/ heating system
Of just have to remove it when it gets really hot or really cold.
SOooooooooooooooooo this mean you either have to figure out some insane air ventialtion/ heating system
Of just have to remove it when it gets really hot or really cold.
08-28-04, 02:57 PM
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Originally posted by Theodore
I see im not the only one thats thought of this. But one problem some one you havent realized. a harddrive can not be in extremly hight tempuratures and low temprutres due to condensation.
SOooooooooooooooooo this mean you either have to figure out some insane air ventialtion/ heating system
Of just have to remove it when it gets really hot or really cold.
I see im not the only one thats thought of this. But one problem some one you havent realized. a harddrive can not be in extremly hight tempuratures and low temprutres due to condensation.
SOooooooooooooooooo this mean you either have to figure out some insane air ventialtion/ heating system
Of just have to remove it when it gets really hot or really cold.
08-29-04, 02:14 AM
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do you guys know where i can get a lay out plan on how to the pc system into a aftermarket headunit. i read the stuff on carmp3.com but still dont click to clearly yet. be even nicer if someone actually have a full set Schematic of a real pc car. and not top of their head basic pc hook up/ power converting to 12V auto use. that will be great help.
thanks
thanks