DAB Through USB
The Dension DAB+U DAB-Radio Receiver is the versatile solution for receiving Digital Audio Broadcasts in cars or for other devices having an ‘mp3 playback from USB’ function.
The Dension DAB+U connects to a USB-input on the head unit of the car or any other device capable of playing back mp3 files from a USB-drive.
Features
- Premium sound quality without jarring
- DAB, DAB+ and DMB-R standards are supported
- Station following service
- SMB antenna connector
- Works with non-amplified and active antennas
- Powered from USB
- DAB, DAB+ and DMB-R standards are supported
- Automatic Buffer Size Assessment (ABSA)
- Easy browsing – DAB stations appear as virtual mp3 files
- Pass through USB function for USB connector retention (optional accessory)
- Home or office use is also possible
- All DAB need an antenna in order to function, we recommend the Dension Windscreen Antenna.
- Check compatibility here
Connections
- Connects to a standard USB port
- Works like MP3 music playback from a USB drive
Control
- Control playback as you do it with music files
- Stations appear as virtual MP3 files
Display
- Station name is displayed on the playback device as the name of the MP3 file
Package Contents
- Hardware
- USB A-A (Male to Male) connector
- Power wire for active antenna (with 2-pin micro fit) and installation accessories
Alf Zappala (verified owner) –
My review of the Dension DAB+U October 2017
I purchased my unit from Cushie Audio and installed it myself it’s, an easy enough job following the supplied instruction, the only difficulty could be hiding your wiring but that is dependent on your car layout
As for running of the aerial cable I checked out YouTube.
Now the unit itself I had a problem with it at first as it turned out I did not download, and install the necessary configuration file (definitely needed) make sure you download the file for your car
For my 2017 Subaru Outback it is “dbu_K67.cfg”
Chris from Cushie Audio was a big help (good after sale help)
I live out of the Sydney reception area (Yarramundi) and this unit works out here I recently went through Richmond, Windsor, Maraylya, Glenorie, Galston, and onto Hornsby, A trip that was about 80 mins in duration
The only problem I had were in two spots where I lost reception
1st one Cattai Ridge Rd Cattai deep between two hills a loss of 20-30 seconds
2nd one at the bottom of Galston Gorge Galston that took 30-40 seconds to come back
There is section on Cattai Ridge Rd where AM band, is unbearable to listen, the static is a shocker I normally switch the radio off, or listen to my mp3’s.
And that would apply for about 3-4 minutes but with the Dension DAB+ pure bliss
The Dension DAB+U device is equipped with ABSA an ‘Automatic Buffer Size Assessment’ so be aware that it will take a few seconds for the buffer to do its job
I have a very good audio system in my car, and to listen to this Digital radio through my system it’s fantastic
For me a good purchase
Alf Zappala