DENSION - the automotive multimedia specialist

DENSION Audio Systems is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automotive multimedia solutions. The company has made it its mission to always create the possibility of integrating our mobile companions such as iPod, iPhone, Android smartphone or other music & video libraries into our vehicle. The focus is on the multimedia expansion and at the same time on the preservation of the original look of the interior.

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The GATEWAY series
GATEWAY product comparison
GATEWAY accessories

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In addition to music carkits for iPod & iPhone integration, Bluetooth expansion, music & video playback from USB mass storage devices, DENSION also manufactures digital radio modules and car mounts for smartphones. The DENSION products convince with an outstanding price-performance ratio as well as with excellent quality.

DENSION GATEWAY series at a glance

With the GATEWAY series, DENSION offers many different multimedia expansion options for the factory car radios and navigation systems of various vehicle manufacturers (OEM devices). The high-quality components of all GATEWAY models ensure the best sound quality for all connected additional sources.

DENSION GATEWAY Lite & GATEWAY Lite BT

Without the cost-intensive replacement of the complete audio device, a USB connection can also be enabled on the OEM device with the help of the DENSION GATEWAY Lite. The DENSION GATEWAY Lite BT even offers additional audio streaming and a hands-free function via Bluetooth. An ID3 tag text display is not available for both devices.

DENSION iGATEWAY vs. GATEWAY Pro BT

However, if you attach great importance to the text display, simply reach for the iPod & AUX integration to the DENSION iGATEWAY. If you also want to connect your USB stick or stream music via Bluetooth, you are better off with the DENSION GATEWAY Pro BT.

DENSION GATEWAY 500 series - The premium class

The DENSION GATEWAY 500S model with an iPod, AUX and USB interface is aimed at drivers of premium vehicles such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche with MOST data bus systems. The DENSION GATEWAY 500S BT also provides audio streaming and a hands-free function via Bluetooth. Both variants allow complete control and text display via the vehicle's infotainment system.

DENSION GATEWAY Product comparison:

Connections	GATEWAY Lite	GATEWAY Lite BT	iGATEWAY	GATEWAY Pro BT	GATEWAY 500	GATEWAY 500S	GATEWAY 500S BT
AUX
SD
USB
iPod & iPhone
Bluetooth
Android		¹		¹			¹
Digitalradio DAB+

Technology
Installation by ...	CD changer connector	CD changer connector	CAN-Bus	CAN-Bus	MOST-Bus	MOST-Bus	MOST-Bus
CD changer still usable?						²	²

Functions
Charging function
Direct control via iPod & iPhone
Control via radio / navi / steering wheel	³	³
Text display on radio / navi / speedometer			⁴	⁴		⁵	⁵
Bluetooth audio streaming / hands-free calling
Phone book function
	Details	Details	Details	Details	Details	Details	Details

	Connection / function optionally expandable by accessories
	Connection / function possible

DENSION GATEWAY Acessories

Accessories	GATEWAY Lite	GATEWAY Lite BT	iGATEWAY	GATEWAY Pro BT	GATEWAY 500	GATEWAY 500S	GATEWAY 500S BT
AUX cable (CABL-AUX)
SD card reader (Details)
Dock Cable (IPDC1GW)
Lightning adapter (LIA1GW0)
Lightning cable (IPLC1GW)	⁶	⁶	⁶		⁶
iPhone 6 cradle (IP6LCRP)	⁶	⁶	⁶		⁶
Digital radio module (DBG1GEN)
coding dongle (GEN2BME)

	Accessories usable under condition (see notes)
	Accessories compatible

Notes:

¹ The connection of Android smartphones / tablets is only possible via Bluetooth A2DP streaming.
² Only especially for the GATEWAY versions with the marking "Dual-FOT
³ Only simple control functions (e.g. Next / Previous title possible.
⁴ The text display in the radio / Navi display is possible in vehicle models of the following brands: BMW, Citroen, Peugeot, Seat, Skoda, VW with BAP CAN bus.
⁵ The text display in the speedometer is only possible in Audi with MMi 2G High.
⁶ The DENSION Lightning adapter LIA1GW0 is additionally required for the function.