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iPort in-wall iPod docking station
Sonance iPort, click for larger image iPort connections wall plate, click for larger image

The iPort makes it easy for the entire family to use the Apple iPod™ to enjoy their digital music and digital photo collections throughout the entire home. The Sonance iPort provides quick docking and access to the iPod photo, iPod mini, iPod with Click Wheel, iPod touch and iPhone. The included iPort connections wallplate allows the iPort to connect to and play through practically any local or whole-home audio system. The DC power supply (also included) charges the iPod while it is docked in the iPort*.

Connecting the iPort dock to amplifiers

The Sonance iPort IW21 and IW22 have two settings; the first allows it to be used as a source (fixed line level) input to a multiroom audio system, or the Keene in-wall stereo amplifier for a single room solution. The second setting allows a variable line level output as a source into a local power amp such as the Russound R235LS power amp. When connecting to a power amp, the iPort is connected to an optional stereo line level volume control, eg QED WM21.

The Sonance iPort IW20 has just fixed line level output. For details of these installation and the wiring schematics, please refer to the PDF of the installation manual, which you can download from the bottom of this page, or call us for more information.

NB: The power supply for the iPort is a 15V 500mA DC plug-top type (eg like a mobile phone charger). If you intend permanently wiring in the power supply we would suggest using either a 2.1mm DC extension lead or an Apex 2 x DC faceplate module.

Note also the depth of the iPort wall mounted box is 89mm and does not lend itself to an easy installation in solid block or brick walls. If you require a wall mounted iPod dock for this situation consider the Marantz IS301, which can be surface mounted.

iPort variations

There are three versions of the in-wall iPort:

  • IW20 - Charges iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone when docked. Unbalanced audio output (up to 30 feet) via RJ45 connectors, when docked. Unbalanced audio wall plate included. Power supply included.
  • IW21 - As above with the addition of:
    • Built-in preamplifier which allows variable volume control via IR or the iPod’s volume control
    • Delivers unbalanced video (iPod video content only, not program metadata) up to 30 feet from iPort. Unbalanced video wall plate and cable included
    • IR which allows remote control of most iPod/iPod touch audio functions when in general control mode (Remote control not included)
  • IW22 - As for IW21 with the addition of:
    • Integrated RS-232 control which enables two-way communication (including iPod program metadata) and control of the iPod/iPod touch via compatible control systems
    • Delivers long-distance balanced audio up to 150m (500 feet) from the iPort. Balanced audio wall plate included
    • Built-in preamplifier allows variable volume control via IR and RS-232

Specification Sonance iPort

  • Features
    • Polished ABS construction compliments iPod styling
    • Designed for easy docking/undocking of iPod
    • Connects to supplied Wallplate with Cat5 cable via 8-pin connectors. NB: Requires US style single gang backbox
    • Built-in IR emitters (IW21 and above) -- can be used with IR receivers for extensive control of iPod (Play, Pause, Previous, Track/Fast-Rewind, Next Track/Fast-Forward, Mute, Next/Previous Chapter or Album, Next/Previous Playlist, Power Off/On, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop, Headphone Volume Up/Down)
    • Fixed 200mA audio output: Balanced (for up to 150m runs, ie multiroom arrangements), or Unbalanced (for local source installations) depending on model
    • Video output allows photos and slide shows stored in iPod photo players to be displayed on TVs and screens anywhere in a home entertainment system
    • 15-Volt Regulated DC Power Supply connects to iPort Wallplate and charges iPod
    • Paintable flange
    iPort rear view, click for larger image
  • Specification
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.25dB) @ 150m (500 ft) Cat 5e
    • THD+Noise: < 0.015%, 20Hz-20kHz @ 150m (500 ft) Cat 5e
    • Signal to Noise: > 90dB (A wtd.) @ 150m (500 ft) Cat 5e
    • Maximum signal input: 1.5V RMS
    • Power supply: 15V DC, 500mA, regulated
    • Dimensions iPort (W x H x D): 121mm x 160mm x 89mm. Wall plate requires US style single gang back box
    • Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 102mm x 141mm
  • iPod Compatibility
    • For features available by iPod type with the Sonance iPort, click here. (PDF: 60Kb)
  • iPort accessories
    • iPort remote controls, click for larger image

    For help in chosing an iPort version click here.

    For a brochure on the Sonance iPort, click here. (PDF: 4.7Mb)

    For the user manual on the Sonance iPort, click here. (PDF: 919Kb)

Product Versions
Version Code Price  
iPort in-wall IW20 IW20 £270.00 (£229.79 excl VAT)
iPort in-wall IW21 (with IR + pre-amp + unbalanced video) IW21 £525.00 (£446.81 excl VAT)
iPort in-wall IW22 (with IR + balanced audio + RS232) IW22 £825.00 (£702.13 excl VAT)
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