I'd like to use a USB splitter so I can play my 2nd generation touch on two devices at the same time, would I get signal to both devices?
iPod touch, iOS 4.2
What devices do you want to connect to?
The USB connection does not transmit audio.
Yuu can likely purchase a connector that goes into the iPod headphone jack and splits into two outputs
I'd like to hook it to two car stereos (on boats) with USB inputs. My ipod does provide sound through the USB. When hooked by USB, I can operate the ipod from the car stereo remote, the controls on the ipod are disabled. I"ve used a splitter to separate the headphone jack to both head units, however the sound volume is very limited, and I suspected it may have been due to the wire being very thin. Thought I would try the USB connection to both units to get more sound.
Hey Keith, How are you using the 2 stereos? Are they in different locations? Or do you have them paired together some how to drive the sound sound in one location. Are you trying to connect to both stereos with the USB cable at the same time? Can't rap my head around it, more info would help. As for the low volume that sounds more like an amperage problem. Cheers.
There are two boats that are moored together, each boat has a head unit that has a USB and headphonejack input. I have a 15' usb cable that will reach the other boat and am planning on buying a USB splitter if I will get sound to each unit. I've noticed that, when using the USB connection on my boat, I get more sound than I do when using the headphone input. Not sure why the difference but it is apparent. So, thought I'd try the USB splitter to get the same music to both head units. I know I get sound through my USB, as does the other boat, but since the controls for the IPOD get hijacked by the controls for the head unit, I was wondering if that would make it impossible to get sound through the splitter. I would expect the other head unit will also hijack the controls from the ipod.... not sure how that's going to work??? When we've done this with the headphone inputs, our sound levels are markedly lower.
"I Like It!" 😝 Of course your nuts!👿 OK all joking aside. I would not do it. I think your right in that the 2 stereos would be in conflict for control of the iPod, plus its a pretty long cable for the signal to travel. And that much cable laying around on a boat just don't sound good-- (I see it getting ripped out, causing damage, when someone trips over it). The iPod was designed for single device use. Do the stereo have AUX ports? Never tried this, but what about using the AUX port and making one of the stereos a slave to other? Don't know that's it's possible, and when you do-- your back to the cable issue between the 2 boats. A wireless connector or wireless self amped speakers may be a better option. Good luck. Cheers.
I know, its a bit of a stretch, but thought I would ask. I'm not too concerned about the damage issue, we sorted that out when using the cable to the headphone jacks. No aux ports to use, its USB or the 3.5mm. I agree that the conflict issue will probably be a problem, but thought I would ask. Thanks for the help!!
Hey Keith, Your in virgin territory, doesn't mean it can't be done, but I don't think I would try. Have you tried asking someone at an Audio store, someone that installs radios or a company like Crutchfield's? They may have something that would work; It's a long shot, but who knows. Personally I'm leaning toward a bigger amp on one of the stereos or wireless speakers. Good luck. Cheers.
I was going to call the Geek Squad at Best Buy😁 but Crutchfields is probably a better bet, thanks. Would really like to avoid an amp if I can, wiring is tough on a boat. Will let you know what I hear.
I know, once had to re-wire the enter wiring harness on a Chris Craft, Way more fun than I should have been allowed! It shouldn't be that bad to add an amp with a wiring kit, mostly plug and play. Anyway, Good luck. Cheers.
You can't do it since as others have said, two remotes can't control one iPod. Also you risk damaging the boat systems since they would be connected together. Different voltages and other things cold cause problems.
Just take an output from one boat system and use that for the input on the other car system
Hey Keith, Didn't think of it before, to focused on the USB thing. What about using a FM Transmitter? They have issues in some areas and have fallen out of favor, But, may do the trick, if you can find one. Amazon or Crutchfield's may be your best bet. You plug the transmitter into your iPod, tune it into an open / unused frequency, then tune the radios in the boats to the same frequency. Makes you a short range radio station, 10 to 50 feet, depending on the transmitter. No cables, no re-wiring and no risk of frying circuits. That's all I got! Cheers.
Tried a transmitter, couldn't find one that would reach beyond 6-8 feet, good for in a car and that's about it. AM going to try the other suggestion of hooking the preamp output to the aux infput. thanks again. K
Using a USB splitter with2nd generation touch
