# Advanced Topics
Here you will find links to some advanced features and things you can do with Shairport Sync.
* [Finish setting up](InitialConfiguration.md).
* [Get the best](GetTheBest.md) from your system.
* [Metadata](Metadata.md).
* [Events](Events.md).
* [Statistics](Statistics.md).
* Setting up an [MQTT](../MQTT.md) system.
* [Digital Signal Processing](https://github.com/mikebrady/shairport-sync/wiki/Digital-Signal-Processing-with-Shairport-Sync).
* [Car Installation](../CAR%20INSTALL.md)
– build an isolated WiFi network containing a Shairport Sync player on a Raspberry Pi. Suitable for a car radio with an `aux` input or for the stereo in that broadband-free holiday cottage.

The configuration file -- which contains lots of documentation -- is on your system. By default, the sample configuration file is 
placed at `/etc/shairport-sync.conf.sample` (`/usr/local/etc/shairport-sync.conf.sample` on FreeBSD).
You can also view an online version [here](https://github.com/mikebrady/shairport-sync/blob/master/scripts/shairport-sync.conf).

Build configuration flags are discussed [here](CONFIGURATION%20FLAGS.md).