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The Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board with 2×2W Amp is a standalone audio trigger with a built-in stereo Class D amplifier — no Arduino or programming required. ...

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The Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board with 2×2W Amp is a standalone audio trigger with a built-in stereo Class D amplifier — no Arduino or programming required. Simply drag and drop WAV or OGG sound files over USB, wire up buttons and speakers, and you're ready to go. With 16 MB of built-in flash, it holds approximately 15 minutes of compressed stereo audio.

The integrated 2×2W stereo amplifier drives 4–8 ohm speakers directly with only 1% distortion, eliminating the need for an external amp. Stereo line-level output is also broken out for headphone use. The board has 11 trigger inputs and measures 1.9" × 0.85".

Key Features

  • Standalone Operation – No microcontroller required; just power, buttons, and speakers
  • 2×2W Stereo Class D Amplifier – Drives 4–8 ohm speakers directly with only 1% distortion
  • 16 MB Built-in Flash – No SD card needed; approximately 15 minutes of compressed stereo audio
  • USB Mass Storage – Drag and drop files via micro USB as if it were a USB drive
  • WAV and OGG Vorbis Playback – Up to 44.1 KHz, 16-bit, stereo
  • 11 Trigger Inputs – Connect buttons or switches to trigger audio playback
  • 5 Trigger Modes – Basic, hold looping, latching loop, play next (sequential), and play random
  • Stereo Line Output – Headphone-level output also available
  • Compact Size – 1.9" × 0.85" (48 × 22 mm)
  • 3–5.5 VDC Power – Works with AAA battery packs or LiPo batteries

Trigger Modes

  • BasicTnn.WAV / Tnn.OGG – Plays once when trigger pin is grounded
  • Hold LoopTnnHOLDL – Plays and loops while pin is held low
  • Latching LoopTnnLATCH – Toggle on/off with button press, loops until pressed again
  • Play NextTnnNEXT0TnnNEXT9 – Plays files sequentially on each press
  • Play RandomTnnRAND0TnnRAND9 – Plays a random file on each press

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Ideal For

  • Props and costume sound effects with direct speaker output
  • Interactive toys and exhibits
  • Haunted house and holiday decorations
  • Portable audio triggers that need built-in amplification

Package Contents

  • 1× Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board (16 MB, 2×2W Amp)
  • 1× Header strip
  • 2× 2-pin terminal blocks (for speaker connections)
Note: This board plays one sound at a time (no polyphonic playback). It supports OGG Vorbis rather than MP3 — free converters are widely available to convert MP3 files to OGG format. Batteries and speakers are not included. Terminal block colour may vary (blue or black).

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

LiPo
A LiPo (lithium polymer) battery is a rechargeable lithium battery widely used in portable projects because it is light and compact. LiPo cells need correct charging circuitry and careful handling to stay safe, so equipment that supports LiPo generally includes charging or protection hardware suited to that battery type.
microcontroller
A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
polyphonic playback
Polyphonic playback means the board can play more than one sound at the same time. This matters for installations or instruments where sounds may overlap instead of cutting each other off.
Terminal block
A terminal block is a connector that joins wires together in a neat, removable, or serviceable way, usually clamping each wire under a screw or spring instead of soldering. It makes it easier to connect, change, or service wiring without permanent joints.
USB mass storage
USB mass storage is the standard USB device class used by many flash drives and external storage devices. If a board supports it, your project may be able to read and write files on compatible USB storage, provided the software library also supports the device.

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