Adafruit
Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board - WAV/OGG Trigger - 2MB storage - Headphone out only
The Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board is a standalone audio trigger that plays WAV and OGG Vorbis files — no Arduino or programming required. Simply drag and dro...
The Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board is a standalone audio trigger that plays WAV and OGG Vorbis files — no Arduino or programming required. Simply drag and drop sound files over USB, wire up buttons to the trigger pins, and you're ready to go. With 2 MB of built-in flash storage, it holds a few minutes of compressed stereo audio or about 30 seconds of uncompressed stereo.
This headphone-out version features stereo line-level output for headphones, powered speakers, or an external amplifier. It has 11 trigger inputs (compared to 8 on the Mini version) and measures 1.9" × 0.85". Runs from 3–5.5 VDC — perfect for battery-powered props and costumes.
Key Features
- Standalone Operation – No microcontroller required; just power and buttons
- 2 MB Built-in Flash – No SD card needed; a few 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 – AC-coupled headphone/line-level output
- Compact Size – 1.9" × 0.85" (48 × 22 mm)
- 3–5.5 VDC Power – Works with AAA battery packs or LiPo batteries
Trigger Modes
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Basic –
Tnn.WAV/Tnn.OGG– Plays once when trigger pin is grounded -
Hold Loop –
TnnHOLDL– Plays and loops while pin is held low -
Latching Loop –
TnnLATCH– Toggle on/off with button press, loops until pressed again -
Play Next –
TnnNEXT0–TnnNEXT9– Plays files sequentially on each press -
Play Random –
TnnRAND0–TnnRAND9– Plays a random file on each press
Also Available
- Audio FX Sound Board 16 MB – Headphone Out – Eight times the storage for longer audio projects
- Audio FX Sound Board 16 MB with 2×2W Amp – More storage plus built-in stereo amplifier
- Audio FX Mini Sound Board 16 MB – Smaller form factor with 8 triggers
- Audio FX Mini Sound Board 2 MB – Smallest and most affordable option
Ideal For
- Props and costume sound effects
- Interactive toys and exhibits
- Haunted house and holiday decorations
- Portable audio triggers for performances
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board (2 MB, headphone out)
- 1× Header strip
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- LiPo
- A lithium polymer rechargeable battery commonly used in portable electronics projects. It matters because LiPo batteries need correct charging circuitry and care, and this board includes hardware intended for that battery type.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
- 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.
- 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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