The Adafruit Sound Board is a simple, standalone solution for adding audio effects to your project without needing an Arduino or microcontroller. It is designed for those who want to trigger sound effects with minimal setup, making it perfect for props, costumes, toys, and portable projects.
Key Features:
- No Microcontroller Needed: Completely stand-alone, requiring only a 3 to 5.5VDC battery to operate.
- Compact Size: Measures just 1.9" x 0.85"—small and portable.
- Built-In Storage: 16MB of internal storage—no SD card required. Store a few minutes of compressed stereo or half a minute of uncompressed audio.
- Mass Storage USB: Easily transfer audio files via USB. Just plug in a micro USB cable, drag and drop files like a USB key.
- Compressed & Uncompressed Audio: Supports both OGG Vorbis (compressed) and WAV (uncompressed) formats with 44.1KHz 16-bit stereo quality.
- 11 Trigger Inputs: Connect up to 11 buttons or switches to trigger audio files.
- Stereo Line Out: Outputs audio for headphones or external devices.
- Built-in 2x2W Class D Amplifier: Drive 4-8 ohm speakers with booming sound at up to 2.2W output and 1% distortion.
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Multiple Trigger Modes: Choose from 5 different trigger effects to customize how audio plays based on your project’s needs:
- Basic Trigger: Play audio when the button is pressed.
- Hold Looping Trigger: Play audio as long as the button is held down.
- Latching Loop Trigger: Toggle audio play with a momentary press.
- Play Next Trigger: Play a sequence of audio files in order with each button press.
- Play Random Trigger: Play audio files in a random order with each press.
Additional Information:
- Simple to Use: Just rename your audio files to match the trigger modes, no programming required.
- Power Options: Can be powered by a 3xAAA battery pack, LiPoly battery, or other 3-5V sources.
- Perfect for Portable Projects: Ideal for adding sound to costumes, props, and small electronics.
This sound board is an easy, no-fuss solution for adding high-quality audio effects to your project—no complex setups or microcontrollers involved.