Manufacturer | Peripheral |
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Brand | PAC |
Model | SNI-1/3.5 |
Item Weight | 2.82 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 inches |
Item model number | SNI-1/3.5 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | SNI-1/3.5 |
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PAC SNI-1/3.5 3.5-mm Ground Loop Noise Isolator Works with iPod/Zune/iRiver and Others , Black
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Ground loop isolator
- Close to perfect response of +/- 0.03 dB from 2-20,000 Hz
- Utilizes proprietary audio transformers for a 1.3 dB gain
- Female 3.5-mm input
- Male 3.5-mm output
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Product Description
Line out converter for factory radios with 2 to 50-watts per channel. Accepts speaker level input and provides stereo RCA output signal for adding an aftermarket amplified audio system.
Product Features
50 watts maximum input per channel
Linear 20 to 20,000Hz output based on input signal
Transformer isolated for optimal sound and performance
Maintains correct phasing
Works with most factory installed radios
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ASIN | B001EAQTRI |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #55 in Car Audio & Video Input Adapters |
Date First Available | August 13, 2008 |
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Customers like the ease of installation using the auto accessory. They mention that it's a simple device that works on most audio systems. They appreciate that it eliminates all line static and electrical interference. They are also happy with the performance, saying it works well and has no issues with the audio. That said, opinions are mixed on ground fault, size, noise, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the auto accessory. They mention that it works well and eliminates all electrical issues. Some say it works right out of the box and is a much higher quality unit.
"...So far it seems to be of very good quality, not fragile and looks like it could stand up to repeated plugging and unplugging as the connectors are..." Read more
"...Works beautifully...." Read more
"...out for this PAC SNI 1/3.5 to 3.5-mm Ground Loop Isolator... This thing really works...." Read more
"...It works, and works great." Read more
Customers like the value of the auto accessory. They say it's good for the price and definitely worth it.
"Pros: Easy to plugin, cheap, lowers the volume levelCons: Cheap build..." Read more
"...a shame because the electrical design on this unit is otherwise good for the price compared to the competition-- Radioshack's ground loop isolator..." Read more
"...It's an inexpensive device that takes 30 seconds to install and fixes the problem. Hard to be upset with that result, this is a great product." Read more
"good product at good price and works very well." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the auto accessory to be simple. They mention that it works on most audio systems and that the instructions are clear.
"...It took seconds to install and bingo, no more alternator whine. The sound is crystal clear, even when I plug my phone into power...." Read more
"Pros: Easy to plugin, cheap, lowers the volume levelCons: Cheap build..." Read more
"...I was shocked at the delivery speed. Dead simple installation and I was astounded at the sound quality improvement...." Read more
"...It's an inexpensive device that takes 30 seconds to install and fixes the problem. Hard to be upset with that result, this is a great product." Read more
Customers like the auto accessory for its ability to eliminate static and feedback. They say it works perfectly and eliminates all line static. Some customers also say that it reduces electronic feedback.
"...did this filter stop the whining linked to engine RPM and remove nearly all static, but volume and clarity remained the same while bass actually..." Read more
"2/7/2013Pro:1. Removes static2. Decent cord lengthCon:1. Muffles sound.2...." Read more
"...I'm giving it 4 stars for now. The PAC does eliminate static but it also cuts volume...." Read more
"...With this installed, all static is gone and sound quality sounds better to me.Completely happy with this...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the auto accessory. Some mention that it eliminates all of the electrical whine, while others say that it overlays a constant whine.
"...It did what I needed it to do perfectly, the whine is not audible at idle during silence between tracks, the whine is not audible at 60+ MPH during..." Read more
"...Dead simple installation and I was astounded at the sound quality improvement. My aux in over bluetooth now sounds fairly close to CD quality...." Read more
"...loop problem This is the ONLY one that actually got rid of the annoying high pitched buzzing sound which gave me headaches for about a year...." Read more
"...the cigarette lighter connection there would be horrible alternator whine in the system. I love music and this of course drove me completely crazy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the auto accessory. Some mention that it's fairly well built, reliable, and solid, while others say that the plastic casing feels a little cheap, the connection to their phone is a bit weak, and the product feels like plastic.
"...I tried using one of the FM transmitters, but it was unreliable and poor quality -- and if you were driving any kind of distance, you'd encounter a..." Read more
"...So far it seems to be of very good quality, not fragile and looks like it could stand up to repeated plugging and unplugging as the connectors are..." Read more
"Pros: Easy to plugin, cheap, lowers the volume levelCons: Cheap build..." Read more
"...Great audio components but poor build quality lead to a bad product. This is a video of the second (returned first) unit from PAC...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the auto accessory. Some mention it's pretty small and discreet, and was super easy to tuck away, while others say that the input and output cables are a little long. Some complain that the isolator component is actually quite big and the cable length seems somehow long. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be best to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...Some people may have some issue with the size, but it tucks neatly next to my seat and you can't even tell it is there...." Read more
"...is that I have my phone on a dashboard mount, but the cables of this isolator are quite short, so the "box" part of it would be easily visible...." Read more
"2/7/2013Pro:1. Removes static2. Decent cord lengthCon:1. Muffles sound.2...." Read more
"...To be realistic, I found that the box/case is a little larger then needed. However, that's not something I would hold against it to a fault...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ground fault of the auto accessory. Some mention that it completely resolved the ground loop issue, while others say that it did not help since the ground was really bad.
"...After installing this, the ground loop problem was gone. I have used this now for several years in a black car that lives outside in the Texas sun." Read more
"...core noise suppressor but that did not help since the ground loop was REALLY bad...." Read more
"...HOWEVER! This ground isolator is AMAZING!! Now I can listen to my music with clear sounds in my Miata!..." Read more
"...Best ground loop isolator found for the price...." Read more
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I had finally had it and tried to search online for some kind of isolator and found this little gem. It arrived today and literally just plugs in between your phone and your radio. It took seconds to install and bingo, no more alternator whine. The sound is crystal clear, even when I plug my phone into power. At the highest volumes, even with no music playing there is no background whine or even any hiss or white noise that sometimes comes in from other places in the system. The sounds was just perfect.
Some people may have some issue with the size, but it tucks neatly next to my seat and you can't even tell it is there. The total length of the cable is a little short if you are plugging it in to the front of the receiver as it may hang down next to the radio. I would recommend either getting a short mini-phono extension cable (good quality) or simply affixing it to the side of the center console with some double sided tape. It is really fairly small and can be hidden out of the way pretty easily.
So far it seems to be of very good quality, not fragile and looks like it could stand up to repeated plugging and unplugging as the connectors are very good. However, once you install it, you really never need to take it out. I will be getting one for each vehicle.
We will see how it lasts, but for the price, it is a fantastic solution. I highly recommend this to anyone who has any kind of induced noise coming into their auxiliary plug in their radio. You won't be sorry! Good luck and good listening!
HOWEVER, if I tried to charge my phone at the same time (via the "cigar lighter outlet"; with a USB cable) there was a very loud whine / buzz when the engine is running. It's bad enough that I would not want to have the speakers on while charging the phone. This is a real problem for, say, using the phone to provide voice-based navigation; you need to have the audio on to hear the directions, but you also need the phone to be on charge because the GPS etc. burns through the battery pretty quickly. Result - directions, overlaid by a constant whine. So, I bought this PAC ground loop isolator. It's terrific. Now I have no whine/buzz at all. And - unlike the experience of a few unfortunate reviewers of this product - the volume of the audio output remains pretty much unaltered, so far as I can tell.
If there is any downside at all, it is that I have my phone on a dashboard mount, but the cables of this isolator are quite short, so the "box" part of it would be easily visible. So I plan to install the isolator under my steering column semi-permanently (using tape), and buy a short 3.5mm male to female extension cable to run up to my phone.
I was very hesitant about this little black box solving my buzzing issue... but I went my gut instinct and bought it through Amazon... Got to me super quick (Amazon Prime rules!!!), and long behold... the buzz was gone!!! This little thing works beautifully. Hard to believe that my $2,500.00 Macbook Pro combined with my $800.00 high end QSC K8 powered speaker just needed a simple $12.16 little black box to solve my buzzing problem.
I don't write many reviews... but I had to stick my chest out for this PAC SNI 1/3.5 to 3.5-mm Ground Loop Isolator... This thing really works. So if you have an annoying buzz in your sound setup... try one of these! Great score to achieve Great sounding Music...
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ARTÍCULO PERFECTO.
Wir haben in einem Raum eingebaute Lautsprecher welche zentral von einem PC mit Signalen versorgt werden.
Wenn wir die Lautsprecher an den PC anstecken, dann brummt es bekannt fürchterlich und das nervt extrem.
Wenn wir es allerdings an neuere Telefone anstecken war alles einwandfrei.
Also ein meiner Meinung nach durch den PC und seine Masse verursachtes Problem.
Massefilter gesucht und den PAC sni-1/3.5 mit dem 3,5mm Klinkenstecker hier gefunden.
Der Preis war etwas günstiger als bei meiner zweiten Wahl und Primeversand und Rücknahme (falls etwas nicht passt) gibts auch noch.
Bestellt - zwei Tage später (österreich) bekommen - angesteckt und weg war das Brummen.
Einzig da der Ausgang des PC vorne am GEhäuse ist, steht der Stecker etwas raus - aber kein Problem - PC etwas umgestellt und alles passt.
Kein Brummen, kein Summen - alles Perfekt.
Rennt nunmehr seit zwei Monaten durch ohne Probleme.
So stelle ich mir das vor, wenn ich einen Filter kaufe.
Volle Kaufempfehlung!!
Wenn euch die Rezension geholfen hat, würde ich mich über einen "klick" bei: War diese Rezension für Sie hilfreich "JA" freuen.