DAB for clear and noise-free reception

In contrast to analogue FM transmission DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new method for digital transmission of radio signals via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choices and information delivered in clear sound quality without any noise. With DAB digital stations there are no frequencies to remember.

What is the difference between DAB+ and DAB?

DAB+ is a further development of the DAB standard, thus assumes all functions of DAB, but offers additional benefits. The technical difference is the type of audio coding, ie the two standards use different methods for the preparation before and after the transfer of data. While DAB uses MPEG-1 Layer-2, DAB+ used MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2, the most efficient audio compression used worldwide.

Advantages at a glance:

• The FISTUNE is fully integrated into the vehicle, so that all available informations will be display in your BMW infotainment system(CIC) including by the following radio system
  
  • CIC Professional
  • CIC Business
    
• Control is given through the iDrive
• DAB and DAB+ codec i.e. older DAB stations are received
• For a high quality digital reception, the FISTUNE, can use the links to the original BMW antenna system
  • The reception quality is thereby significantly improved
  • In addition, this makes for a much easier installation of the system

The FISTUNE CIC is suitable for the following vehicles:

• 1 series - E81, E82, E87, E88
• 3 series - E90, E91, E92, E93
• 5 series - E60, E61
• 6 series - E63, E64
• X1 - E84
• X3 - E83
• X5 - E70
• X6 - E71
• Z4 - E89

Scope of delivery:

• FISTUNE Interface
• Coding dongle
• Wiring set

Note:

• Only for cars without CD changer / DVD changer
• Vehicles with Professional Radio (1DIN) on request
• It is not necessary to visit a BMW dealer after installation. Adapting to the vehicle is carried out fully automatically
• There is no automatic station search, this must be started manually via the iDrive or radio
  
  • Manual tuning is only necessary for regional ensembles while the car is travelling across regions with different regional ensembles
  • There's no new scan required for global ensembles
• No automatic switching of DAB <-> FM
• Depending on the vehicle different antenna modules are required 

» Current overview of DAB+ stations
» Detailed reception card with reception forecast