Is there a plug-in FM tuner for Windows?
June 15, 2004 7:16 AM   Subscribe

Is there a plug-in FM tuner for Windows? Some of my local stations are not web-based and I would like to use my PC as a complete replacement for my stereo. It seems like there should be a USB plug-in tuner/antenna, but I can't find one.
posted by rtimmel to Computers & Internet (6 answers total)
 
Here's one from Modular Technology. There's also a PS/2 mouse with an FM tuner built in. I have personal experience with neither of these, so caveat emptor.
posted by Danelope at 7:29 AM on June 15, 2004


My Voodoo video card has a tv tuner and FM/AM tuner built into it... I know, it's not a stand alone, usb type thing, but I have not only replaced my stereo system, but my TV as well.
posted by maceo at 7:46 AM on June 15, 2004


I have the Modular Technology one, except it's branded as a D-Link. Note that it isn't 100% USB - it also has an audio plug you need to connect to your sound card's line-in port. I used a male-to-male miniplug adaptor from Radio Shack to plug it straight into my home stereo. Reception is very good and it sounds about as good as FM can get.
posted by zsazsa at 8:08 AM on June 15, 2004


I've got the same one. It works okay, but the software it comes with is terrible (windows 3.1 gui, seriously) and it tends to crash my win 2000 box relatively often. Also, when it's plugged in, my printer doesn't work. YMMV, of course.
posted by toothless joe at 8:15 AM on June 15, 2004


Oh, yeah. The default software is horrible. I use Radiator instead, it's a much nicer app.
posted by zsazsa at 8:19 AM on June 15, 2004


I wrote a bit on this topic here. I use a cheap 'Cadet radio' card and Total Recorder.
posted by adamkempa at 8:51 AM on June 15, 2004


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