GROM USB MP3 Universal Car Kit: USB, iPod, and AUX - All in One Adapter; Now Available for Ford too
GROM Audio today announced the availability of a second version of the GROM USB MP3 Car Interface with iPod integration for many car makes. This long-awaited accessory is now available for purchase. GROM-USB2 provides an "all-in-one solution" for integrating USB, MP3, iPod, and AUX into a car stereo system. The car kit offers clear sound and the ability to manage media through the OEM stereo controls or the steering wheel. Previously available for many European and Japanese car makes, GROM USB now also supports CAN-Bus protocol, including Ford car stereos.
San Mateo, California (PRWEB) May 5, 2009 -- GROM Audio (http://gromaudio.com), the developer and manufacturer of in-car multimedia technology solutions, today announced the release of the GROM-USB2 Car Kit (Interface Adapter) for Ford car stereos. The adapter allows listening to audio files directly from a USB flash/disk drive, using the original car stereo system. This second version of the GROM-USB Car Kit (GROM-USB2) is enhanced with additional iPod/iPhone integration and a 3.5-mm port for any external audio source. This highly practical solution is great for playing MP3, WMA, AAC, and iTunes files directly from any mass- storage USB drive, with no dedicated portable player. GROM adds a USB port, iPod, and AUX input directly to the car audio system, giving customer the ability to manage media through the car stereo or steering wheel controls.
Previously available only for European and Japanese car makes, the newest GROM-USB2 supports the CAN-BUS protocol, including Ford car stereos. GROM Audio Company made every effort to ensure that its product is as practical as possible. The company's stereo kit is a three-in-one solution: USB MP3 adapter, iPod integration and AUX port for OEM car radio.
The best-in-class audio decoder delivers clear sound not poisoned by long wires and media player line out drivers. Extended control capabilities allow the management of thousands of songs, limited only by the capacity of the USB device. The adapter will work for many devices with a USB 2.0 host, including an external USB Hard Drive, memory card, and simple flash drive.
The GROM-USB2 MP3 car kit also features iPod/iPhone integration, with the ability to charge the iPod/iPhone, play it through the car audio system, and control the media files via car stereo or steering wheel controls. The GROM Audio ultimate solution has an additional bonus - a 3.5-mm port for any external audio source.
The GROM-USB2 MP3 car kit's main features are:
| | - A USB port that accepts USB sticks and Mass Storage Devices
- A 3.5-mm port for any external audio source
- An iPod port that allows you to listen, charge, and control the iPod
- Crystal-clear CD quality sound for MP3, WMA, AAC, and iTunes media tracks
- The ability to control music via car stereo or steering wheel buttons
- Direct connection to a car stereo via a CD changer or extension port
- The kit is universal for many car makes, and is firmware upgradeable
- Text support for selected car stereos
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The GROM-USB2 MP3 Car Kit supports Acura, Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes, Seat, Škoda, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Plans are in place to make it operable with Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep CAN-BUS stereos as of July 2009.
More information about the GROM USB Car Adapter is available at http://www.gromaudio.com/usb.html .
About Grom Audio:
GROM Audio is a US-based developer and manufacturer of in-vehicle infotainment solutions. The company specializes in integrating digital devices (iPod, iPhone, MP3 players, USB, and Car PC) into OEM car audio systems.
Contact: Helen Kouznetsova,
Manager
GROM Audio
Phone: 1-650-592-1523
Fax: 1-866-259-3054
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