A transmitter, or FM modulator, is a device with which you can play music files using a radio receiver. Most often, transmitters are produced for car audio systems, and they are powered through a 12-volt outlet or cigarette lighter.
Instructions
Step 1
All transmitters can be roughly divided into two groups: modulators with and without built-in Flash memory. The latter are much cheaper, you can connect any Flash drive to them: hard drive, USB flash drive, smartphone and other devices with open access to the file system.
Step 2
Memory transmitters are more expensive and will have to be connected to your computer from time to time to copy the files you want. But the obvious advantage of such devices, of course, is their compact appearance.
Step 3
Carefully inspect the place where the 12-volt outlet or cigarette lighter is located in the car - it is possible that the model of the transmitter that you are going to purchase will, after installation, interfere with the free movement of the gear lever, hinder the movement of the driver or passenger. If you opted for a model without internal memory, consider the dimensions of the modulator with an external drive connected to it.
Step 4
An important factor for many car enthusiasts will be the design of the transmitter. Choose a model that will blend in harmoniously with the interior of your car. It is good if the backlight of the modulator display is the same color as the backlight of the dashboard, and the body of the device does not look like a foreign element in the cabin. Some modulators have LEDs that flash during playback. Pay attention to this point if you may be annoyed by such illumination while driving.
Step 5
Most of all transmitters have similar technical characteristics and functions, but some manufacturers offer models with more convenient navigation through menus and folders with audio files, as well as with additional control capabilities from the remote control. Before making a final decision in favor of a particular model, think about whether you are ready to overpay a certain amount for options that you may not need.
