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๐ŸŽค DAOKI 2PCS MAX9814 AGC Microphone Amplifier Board - Auto Gain Control Module for Arduino with Jump Wire Review

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Description of ๐ŸŽค DAOKI 2PCS MAX9814 AGC Microphone Amplifier Board - Auto Gain Control Module for Arduino with Jump Wire

The MAX9814 is a high-quality microphone amplifier with automatic gain control (AGC) and low-noise microphone bias. The device features a low-noise preamplifier, variable gain amplifier (VGA), output amplifier, microphone-bias-voltage generator and AGC control circuitry. The low-noise preamplifier has a fixed 12dB gain, while the VGA gain automatically adjusts from 20dB to 0dB, depending on the output voltage and the AGC threshold. The output amplifier offers selectable gains of 8dB, 18dB, and 28dB. With no compression, the cascade of the amplifiers results in an overall gain of 40dB, 50dB, or 60dB. A trilevel digital input programs the output amplifier gain. An external resistive divider controls the AGC threshold and a single capacitor programs the attack/release times. A trilevel digital input programs the ratio of attack-to-release time. The hold time of the AGC is fixed at 30ms. The low-noise microphone-bias-voltage generator can bias most electret microphones. The MAX9814 is available in the space-saving, 14-pin TDFN package. This device is specified over the -40ยฐC to +85ยฐC extended temperature range. MAX9814: Simplified Block Diagram MAX9814: Simplified Block Diagram Enlarge+.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Disappointing Amplifier Experience

Through trial and error, I found that this amplifier did more harm than good to my audio setup. The sound quality was barely improved and the audio hiss was amplified to a painful level. The only upside was the compact size of the device. Unfortunately, the cons outweigh the pros in this case. Don't waste your money on this product.

Pros
  • Easy to control and adjust microphone amplification
Cons
  • Amplification levels are not as high as some other models on the market

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not working

On one of the two I got, the output pin seems to be biased at 1.2V with no actual signal, regardless of whether sounds are being played into the mic or the Gain/AR pins are up/down be pulled or left open. The other block seems to work fine. 1/2 isn't too bad for a small price!

Pros
  • Three stage digital input program output amplifier gain. An external resistor divider controls the AGC threshold and a capacitor programs the attack/release time.
Cons
  • None

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Doesn't seem to work

On one of the two I got, the output pin seems to be biased to 1.2V with no actual signal, whether sound played into the mic or Gain/AR -Pins can be dragged up/down or left open. The other block works great. 1/2 isn't too bad for a small price!

Pros
  • Home theater
Cons
  • So-so