Microphone Recommendation

Saul_Kessler · January 22, 2011, 2:36am

Hi,

Wanted to get a recommendation on a small microphone to buy for an
Android BeagleBoard project.

Thank you!

djlewis · January 22, 2011, 6:46pm

the audio in jack on the Beagle boards is line level. Whatever mic you
choose needs
a preamp to get it up to that.

Sergio_Serrano · January 23, 2011, 8:57pm

If you want a mic preamp 5V powered use MAX9810.

Sid_Boyce · January 24, 2011, 12:05am

The MAX9810 datasheet suggests it's a replacement for the FET in the microphone cartridge. Can it be used driven by the microphone with no voltage going to the FET by just using the mic as input to it?
Regards
Sid.

Sergio_Serrano · January 24, 2011, 8:36pm

Ahhhh! sorry I've confused the reference.
You have to use MAX9812 not the MAX9810.

I'm using it and it is perfect to work with BB.