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Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout - SPH0645LM4H

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The Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout features the SPH0645LM4H, a tiny digital MEMS microphone with a purely digital I2S output. Unlike analogue electret microphones, this mic sends digital audio data directly to your microcontroller — eliminating analogue noise and the need for an ADC.

With a frequency range of approximately 50 Hz to 15 kHz, this microphone is well suited for general audio recording and sound detection. It works with any microcontroller or single-board computer that has an I2S peripheral, including the Arduino Zero, Feather M0, and Raspberry Pi.

Key Features

  • SPH0645LM4H MEMS Microphone – Compact digital microphone with I2S output
  • Purely Digital Output – Three pins: Clock, Data, and Word Select (Left-Right) — no analogue conversion needed
  • 50 Hz – 15 kHz Range – Suitable for general-purpose audio recording and detection
  • Channel Selectable – Set to left or right channel via the Select pin (connect to power or ground)
  • Stereo Capable – Pair two microphones on the same I2S bus with different Select pin settings
  • Bottom-Ported – Sound enters through the bottom of the board; orient the hole towards the audio source
  • 1.6V – 3.6V Operation – 3.3V logic only; not compatible with 5V logic levels

Ideal For

  • Digital audio recording with Cortex M-series microcontrollers
  • Raspberry Pi voice and sound detection projects
  • Noise-free audio input without analogue conversion
  • Stereo microphone setups using two breakouts on one I2S bus

Package Contents

  • 1× Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout (SPH0645LM4H)
Important: This is a 3.3V device only — not compatible with 5V logic. Your microcontroller must have I2S support (e.g., Arduino Zero, Feather M0, Raspberry Pi). Many beginner boards do not include I2S.

Resources

The Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout - SPH0645LM4H appears in the following collections:

SKU AF-3421