Whadda WPSH02 Audio Recording Shield for Arduino

The Whadda WPSH02 Audio Recording Shield brings your Arduino® projects to life with sound. Perfect for capturing voice, sound effects, or environmental audio, this shield integrates seamlessly via its built-in microphone or a standard line input. Its intuitive design allows you to start recording and playback directly using the onboard buttons or programmatically through your Arduino® UNO for automated projects.

With an impressive 60 seconds of recording time at an 8kHz sample frequency, the shield provides ample capacity for prompts, alerts, or interactive audio elements. Playback is versatile, supporting both a connected speaker for direct audio output and a line output for integration into larger audio systems or recording setups.

A key feature is its stackable design, which allows the WPSH02 to be combined with other Arduino shields, enabling the creation of more complex, multifunctional projects without sacrificing board space. To accelerate development, Whadda provides a downloadable sample sketch and library, giving you a solid foundation to start coding your audio applications immediately.

The shield is designed for efficiency, using pin 10 on the Arduino UNO as a Chip Select and utilising the ICSP pins for serial communication. This clever use of connections helps to free up valuable I/O pins on your main board for other sensors and components. Compact and robust, it's an essential tool for educators, hobbyists, and developers looking to add a reliable audio dimension to their creations.

Please note: An Arduino UNO board is required for use but is not included with this shield.