Low-Noise Preamplifier for 2/3-Wire Electret Microphones 

A compact audio circuit delivering low-noise amplification for 2-wire and 3-wire electret microphones with minimal power consumption.
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Introduction

This is a low-noise preamplifier designed to work with both 2-wire and 3-wire electret microphones. The microphone can be connected through a stereo EP socket. The circuit operates from a dual ±5 V DC power supply. A header connector is provided for power input and audio output. An onboard LED indicates the presence of the power supply. 

This 2 or 3-wire microphone pre-amplifier is designed using the low-power, low-noise, and low-distortion OPA1692 audio operational amplifier, making it ideal for high-performance electret microphone applications. The circuit is optimized for electret microphones that use a 2 or 3-wire interface, providing excellent audio quality while maintaining minimal power consumption. 

The primary application of this pre-amplifier is in wireless microphone systems, where high audio fidelity and long battery life are essential. A typical wireless microphone consists of an electret microphone element, an analog pre-amplifier stage, and a transmission circuit that may use either analog or digital communication methods.   

This board can accommodate 2 wire electret microphone or 3 wire microphones.  

  • 2 Wire Microphone MK1(3 Pin Header), Short Pin 1 +MK and 2 MKO (Use 3 pin male header and Shunt) 
  • 3 Wire Microphone R4 = 5.9K 1% SMD size 0805, C6 = 100nF SMD 0805, R5 = 100K 5% SMD size 0805, R2 = 100E, C7 = 100PF, Use 3 pin 3.5MM stereo EP male plug   

Features

  • Power Supply +/-5V DC 
  • Current Consumption less than 1.5mA (Without LED) 
  • Maximum Sound Level Pressure SPL 120dB 
  • On Board Power LED 
  • Bandwidth 20Hz to 20Khz 
  • Gain 11.79 V/V or 21.43 dB 
  • PCB Dimensions: 25.88 x 13.34 mm 

Schematic

Connections

  • CN1: Pin 1 = +5V DC, Pin 2 = GND, Pin 3 = -5V DC 
  • CN2: Pin 1 = Audio Output, Pin 2 = GND 
  • D1: Power LED 
  • CN3: 3 Pin Stereo EP 3.5MM Female Socket 
  • MK1: 3 Pin Male Header for Microphone or as Jumper 

Part List

NO.QNTY.REF.DESC.MANUFACTURERSUPPLIERSUPPLIER PART NO
11CN13 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MMWURTHDIGIKEY732-5316-ND
21CN22 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MMWURTHDIGIKEY732-5315-ND
31CN33.5MM FEMALE EP STEREO SOCKETCUIDIGIKEYCP1-3525N-ND
43C1,C3,C6100nF/50V CERAMIC SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
52C2,C410uF/25V CERAMIC SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
62R4,C5DNP
71C7100PF/50V CERMAIC SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
81C82.2uF/25V CERAMIC SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
91C92.2nF/50V CERAMIC SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
101D1LED RED SMD SIZE 0805LITE ON INCDIGIKEY160-1427-1-ND
111MK13 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MMWURTHDIGIKEY732-5316-ND
122R1,R22.2K 5% SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
131R3100E 5% SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
142R5,R747K 5% SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
151R60E 5% SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
161R83.57K 1% SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
171R9150E 5% SMD SIZE 0805YAGEO/MURATADIGIKEY
181U1OPA1692 SOIC8TIDIGIKEY296-51489-1-ND

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