The Arduino VS1053 MP3 Shield is a versatile audio decoding module designed to add high-quality sound playback and recording capabilities to your Arduino projects. Powered by the powerful VS1053B audio codec chip, this shield supports multiple audio formats including MP3, WMA, WAV, MIDI, and OGG. It’s ideal for audio player applications, voice feedback systems, talking robots, or any project requiring sound output.

The shield easily stacks onto standard Arduino boards and communicates over the SPI interface. It also includes a microSD card slot for storing and reading audio files, a 3.5mm headphone jack for output, and onboard MIC support for recording functionality.

Features of VS1053 MP3 Shield:

1. Based on the high-performance VS1053B audio codec IC
2. Supports MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, MIDI, and AAC audio formats
3. MicroSD card slot for storing and accessing audio files
4. Built-in stereo headphone jack for direct audio output
5. Onboard microphone input for recording applications
6. SPI interface for easy integration with Arduino boards
7. Supports both audio playback and recording functions
8. Stackable design compatible with standard Arduino Uno and Mega

Specifications of Arduino VS1053 MP3 Shield:

• Audio Chip: VS1053B
• Supported Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, AAC, MIDI
• Interface: SPI
• Storage: MicroSD/TF card slot
• Output: 3.5mm audio jack (stereo)
• Input: Onboard microphone and AUX input
• Power Supply: 5V DC (via Arduino)
• Dimensions: Standard Arduino shield size

Package Includes:

1 VS1053 MP3 Recording Module Development Board for Arduino Uno