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Trigger Sound Effects with Built-In Amp — Adafruit Audio FX Board 16MB + 2×2W

The Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board + 2×2W Amp (16MB) plays WAV and OGG audio files triggered by GPIO pins — no microcontroller needed. Just load your sound files onto the onboard 16MB flash via USB, connect trigger pins to buttons or sensors, and it plays the corresponding sound through the built-in 2×2W stereo amplifier. Plug in speakers and go.

Audio FX board comparison

Board Flash Built-in amp Best for
Audio FX 2MB 2 MB No (line out only) Short sound effects, external amp
Audio FX 16MB 16 MB No (line out only) Longer clips, external amp
Audio FX 16MB + Amp (this) 16 MB Yes (2×2W stereo) All-in-one, direct to speakers

Technical specifications

Flash Storage 16 MB
Audio Formats WAV (16-bit PCM, up to 22 KHz), OGG Vorbis (up to 44.1 KHz)
Built-in Amp Yes — 2×2W Class D stereo
Trigger Pins 11 trigger inputs
Interface USB for file loading, GPIO triggers, UART for advanced control
Supply 3.3–5.5V

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an Arduino? No. The board triggers sounds from GPIO pins directly. But you can also control it via UART from any microcontroller.

Compatibility & downloads

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