Adafruit MAX4466 Electret Microphone Amplifier

An adjustable-gain MAX4466 microphone preamplifier for the Raspberry Pi noise-monitor project’s ADS1115 analogue input.

Description

This MAX4466 electret microphone amplifier produces the analogue signal required by the Raspberry Pi noise-monitor project. It pairs with the project’s ADS1115 ADC rather than connecting directly to a Pi GPIO input.

Project compatibility

  • Power it from 3.3 V so its biased analogue output remains appropriate for the project’s ADC setup.
  • Connect OUT to ADS1115 channel A0 and share ground with the Pi and ADC.
  • The onboard trimmer adjusts amplifier gain.

Before wiring

This module measures sound level, not calibrated sound-pressure level, without a reference meter and calibration step. Begin with moderate gain to avoid clipping. The supplied header normally needs soldering.

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