Electret Mic Breakout Board Hookup Guide
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Resources and Going Further
A quick Google search for "Electret Mic Breakout" will get you going for any type of project you may want to create. Here are a few of my favorites from Instructables.
If you need to add sound to your next project but need something a little more sensitive, robust or a little more useful, I recommend the SparkFun Sound Detector.
Documents
For more audio fun, check out these other great SparkFun tutorials:
Sound Detector Hookup Guide
The Sound Detector is a microphone with a binary output. This guide explains how it works and how you can use it in your projects.
SparkPunk Hookup Guide
How to assemble and modify the SparkPunk Sound Generator kit.
Clap On Lamp
Modify a simple desk lamp to respond to a double clap (or other sharp noise) using parts from the SparkFun Inventor's Kit v4.0.
Build a Qwiic Jukebox that is Toddler Approved!
Follow this tutorial to build your own custom jukebox. Note, this is designed simple and tough for use primarily with toddlers. It's also a great introduction to SparkFun's Qwiic products!
Or check out this blog post for inspiration: