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How Do I Find A Good MP3 Wireless FM Modulators?
A MP3 Wireless FM Transmitter had different meanings to different people so before we can start we need to first understand what a FM Modulator means vs. a FM Transmitter.
A FM Modulator is designed to take an audio source, which in this case is your MP3 Player, and transmit it to a FM Radio (i.e. FM receiver). And if you are using it in a car, which is one of the most common places to use a FM Modulator, it will probably be hardwired into the car (i.e. you can’t remove it and take it some other place very easily).
The other typical features for a FM Modulator is it will broadcast on only one frequency and only go a few inches or a foot or two at most. This requires that the frequency be very uncommon so you don’t have to compete with commercial stations. This is one of the reasons why car radios allow you to tune into stations outside the standard Public FM Band of 88.0 to 108.0 FM (FYI, here in the U.S. we use the odd frequency settings like 107.1 FM but in Europe and other places they use the even frequencies like 107.0 FM). Usually a car radio will let you tune to 87.5, 87.7 or 87.9 FM so you can use a FM Modulator and not have to deal with big radio stations.
The other alternative is to hijack a frequency that don’t think you will ever need to or want to listen to that FM Radio station when driving in your car.
The second problem with a FM Modulator only transmitting a few feet is is requires you to pull out the FM Radio and place the FM Modulator “in-line” between the FM Radio and its antenna. This can be a problem if you don’t know electronics very well or can’t afford to pay a company to install it for you.
Also, don’t forget that you may need to hire someone to install it if you aren’t comfortable with dealing in electrical because a FM Modulator needs to be hardwired into the car’s power system. If you don’t know what you are doing you can hurt yourself or really screw up your car’s electrical system.
Plus you could also screw up your car’s audio system as well if the 2 above are not bad enough…
Now on to FM Transmitters. These work similar to a FM Modulator but they have more flexibility (PS. we are talking about the small personal FM Transmitters here, not the ones used by radio companies)
You can gain some nice benefits from using a FM Transmitter instead of a FM Modulator, assuming you pick a good FM Transmitter. those benefits are:
* No Installation Required – FM Transmitters are designed to be mobile so you won’t need to mess around with installation like a FM Modulator.
* No Frequency Limitations – Most Good FM Transmitters will let you cover the entire public band so you don’t have to worry about fighting with a commercial station.
* Broadcast Further – No worries about only going a few inches with FM Transmitter like you would with a FM Modulator (Of course that’s if you pick a good FM Transmitter)
* More Mobility – Since it’s not hardwired you aren’t limited to just your automobile so you can also use a FM Transmitter in your home, office, etc. Of course this depends on which FM Transmitter you purchase.
* More Flexibility – A FM Transmitter will let you also use more than just one audio source since it is designed to be flexible.
As you can see a FM Transmitter is heads-and-shoulders over a FM Modulator. Of course you need to make sure you buy a good FM Transmitter that actually works.
So you may be asking “If a FM Transmitter is what I really want or meant to say how do I find the right one?” Keep reading and I can help you.
— Finding The Right One For You — When searching for a MP3 Wireless FM Modulator (i.e. FM Transmitter) you will have to ask yourself a few questions first before you can find the right one for your needs:
1. Do I want to be able to broadcast more than just my MP3 Player? – If all you want to use is your MP3 Player then you are all set but it other audio devices like your satellite radio, computer, or even your TV come to mind you need to be aware of what you go with.
2. What power options will I want or need? – Is using batteries “OK” or will I want to also want to have the ability to use a 12V car power outlet (i.e. cigarette lighter) or an AC wall outlet or even a computer’s USB port.
3. How far do I want to transmit? – A quality FM Transmitter will let you go a 100 feet or more but if you will only use it in the car them maybe 5 or 10 feet will be fine for you.
4. Where do I plan on using it? – If all you need is a 12V power supply because you will only use it in your car then you shouldn’t have any issues finding a FM Transmitter that does just that.
5. What If Technology Changes On Me? – Technology changes quickly so you want to make sure you use a FM Transmitter that will work on more than just certain iPods because it can get expensive fast
Once these questions are answered you can be sure that MP3 Wireless FM Modulator (i.e. FM Transmitter) you buy will be a good fit for you.
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