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FAQs

Do you keep your car on during a drive-in movie? ›

No, it is not necessary to keep your car running throughout the entire duration of a “drive-in movie” theater experience. In fact, it is generally recommended, both for environmental reasons and to minimize noise, that you turn off your car's engine once you have parked.

A drive-in theater or drive-in cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand, and a large parking area for automobiles. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars.

Turn your key to accessory mode to keep your stereo on. If you don't have an FM stereo, bring a portable boom box. If your car stereo has HD settings, we highly recommend turning this off. It will help you receive a clearer FM signal so that you can enjoy your movie!

The way you watch a movie at a drive-in without draining your car battery is to leave your car turned off. If you are listening through your car's stereo, bring a handheld radio or boombox with a radio instead.

Usually, drive-in movies use FM radio (Frequency Modulation) to transmit the sound signals from one source to multiple sources. The car's radio helps you tune in to the frequency you can use and then enjoy the movie without any inconvenience. But, this does drain your battery, even in the slightest capacity.

Slowly, drive-ins began to lose their appeal. To have an effective drive-in, it had to be on at least 15 acres of land. Economically speaking, it became more practical for owners to close their drive-ins in order to sell their land to developers to build malls or multi-building complexes.

Our AudioFetch drive-in audio solutions allow you to broadcast audio to smartphones or tablets. Listeners simply download and open the AudioFetch App from the app store, and then they can listen in real-time via their smartphone or any Bluetooth speaker. It's not just for drive-in events though.

Drive-in movie theaters also have a unique ambiance, with the sound of the film being broadcast through car radios and the headlights of parked cars creating a unique atmosphere.

Drive-in movie screenings generally happen rain or shine, but when the weather's mild you can pop the top on your convertible or back your truck or SUV into your assigned spot, open the tailgate, then kick back and enjoy a film under the stars.

The boom of automobiles and car ownership was the reason the drive-in thrived. Families could bring young kids or infants, and not have to worry about interrupting other movie goers or having to leave a busy theater. Young couples made drive-ins the popular spot for dates because of the privacy a car would allow.

How do you hear at the drive-in cinema? ›

How do we hear the movie? You will get a personal digital cinema quality speaker to put into your car upon arrival. These are wirelessly set up and ready to go, there's no need to tune them in and you don't need to have your radio on draining your battery!

Turn Off the Engine

Leaving your car in the accessory mode with the engine off should allow you to keep the radio on so you can hear the movie without the engine running.

Bring Blankets – It can get pretty cool late into the night. Bring some blankets to keep everyone warm and cozy. Pack a Portable Radio – Drive-ins use FM radio frequencies for movie sounds. You could leave your car on to tune into the FM radio, but it could lead to a dead battery (pack jumper cables!).

Proper attire can make a big difference in enjoying an outdoor movie during the colder months. Bring Extra Blankets: Even if the event provides some, it's always a good idea to bring extra blankets for added warmth. They can be used for covering up, sitting on, or creating a snug environment to enjoy the movie.

If it's going to be raining, you may want to bring a towel to combat condensation forming on the windows. (Alternately, you can always stick an umbrella outside of your window so you can keep the windows open and yourself dry.)