All iPads Can I get audio from lightning cable?

[TheRealAlex]

So I'm in a bind here. I'm installing(95% done) an iPad Mini (2) into my dash to replace my headunit.

I planned on running a small headunit with Bluetooth in my glovebox or hidden somewhere just basically so I could still have FM if I wanted to. Plus I can't get a 3.5mm aux cable into the dash kit I used.

I had to epoxy the lightning cable in place which is how the iPad gets held in the kit. I also did all the Bondo and whatnot over where the cable comes through, meaning the cable will never come out unless I destroy the kit and the Bondo work I've done.

So all was well until I remembered the Bluetooth lag when watching videos. It's driving me up a wall.

I'm stuck with the lightning to male USB cable. Is there any way to get audio from that and charge? Like a DAC to rca output or something? I need to get audio out basically in RCA form or 3.5mm cable form. I also need to charge it as this is how the iPad will turn on/off with my key.

Post if this helps

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...dioquest-dragonfly-dacmagic-xs-usb-dac-review

 

[M. Gustave]

Okay, so the reason (I think) why there aren't any BT4.0 head units is because BT4.0 doesn't have the bandwidth for audio. Now, as I say that, what I mean is the BTLE portion of it, which is what makes a device 4.0. Otherwise, if you don't want BTLE, then 3.0 is in most respects identical to 4.0... I think.

Two incorrect things here. First of all, what?? BT4.0 most definitely has the "bandwidth for audio". I'm listening to the excellent little Bose 4.0 adapter right now, hooked up to my home stereo.

Second, BT3.0 is not identical "in most respects" to 4.0. 4.0 has the power-saving handshake feature, and quick acquisition which, IMO, have finally made Bluetooth keyboards and speakers better than wired, from a reliability and ease of use point of view.

 

[Beerstalker]

Post if this helps

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...dioquest-dragonfly-dacmagic-xs-usb-dac-review

I don't believe any of those will work in this situation. From what I can see they are all powered by their USB input, which means they would be drawing power from his iPad in order to run. That means either the iPad or the DAC would have to be removed periodically in order to charge the iPad back up.

The original DAC recommendation had two USB ports, one that connected it to the source device, and one to power it and charge the source device.