{"product_id":"esp32-i2s-audio-recorder-kit-record-wav-44-1khz-to-sd-card","title":"ESP32 I2S Audio Recorder Kit - Record WAV 44.1kHz to SD Card","description":"\u003ch1\u003eESP32 I2S Audio Recorder Kit — Capture Studio-Quality WAV Audio Directly to SD Card\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18 years\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e I2S digital audio, WAV file generation, SD card SPI interfacing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePress a button and the INMP441 I2S microphone captures voice, ambient sound, or musical instruments, converting them into CD-quality WAV files at 44100 Hz sample rate. A crisp OLED displays recording status and filename, while the MicroSD card gives you portable, reusable storage. This isn’t a toy — it’s a real audio capture system that teaches you how professional digital recorders work, from I2S timing to FAT filesystem operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll assemble a standalone audio recorder on a breadboard: a tap on one tactile button starts recording, another tap stops and finalizes the WAV header. The 0.96-inch OLED shows “REC” in real time and appends incrementing file names like REC_001.WAV. You’ll then pop out the 8 GB MicroSD, plug it into any laptop, and play back your recordings with no additional drivers. This is your own field recorder, voice memo gadget, or sound sample logger — a complete embedded system that’s ready to demo at school science exhibitions or hackathons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure the ESP32 I2S peripheral to read 24-bit audio samples from the INMP441 microphone at exactly 44.1 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStructure a WAV file header (RIFF chunk, fmt sub-chunk, data sub-chunk) and stream raw audio to a MicroSD card via SPI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay real-time status and file names on a 0.96-inch OLED using I²C, and manage button debouncing with hardware interrupts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDebug I2S clock lines, pull-up resistor values, and SD card initialisation — skills that transfer to any embedded audio project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINMP441 I2S Mic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Card 8GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTactile Button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro USB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCBSE Class 11–12 students building a physics investigatory project on digital sound recording or signal processing will find the WAV implementation directly applicable. B.Tech ECE and EEE undergraduates can use this as an I2S lab exercise or a starting point for a Smart India Hackathon prototype. ATL Tinkering Lab mentors appreciate that every connection is documented, and the 15–18 age range hits the sweet spot where learners have basic Arduino familiarity and are ready for an intermediate challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code on the box to launch the AI companion trained on this kit. It can answer wiring questions, suggest code tweaks, and even explain WAV header byte layout. If you need a human, our WhatsApp support team typically replies within two hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I record for more than a few minutes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the MicroSD card uses the FAT32 filesystem, so recordings can continue until the card is full. An 8 GB card stores over 12 hours of 44.1 kHz 16-bit mono WAV audio. The firmware splits files cleanly if you want to segment recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to know C++ to make this work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need to upload the provided firmware using the Arduino IDE, but Compoden’s AI companion explains every code section and offers a guided walkthrough — even if you’ve never worked with I2S or SD libraries. Basic serial monitor familiarity helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this kit suitable for a school science exhibition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The OLED display makes the project visually engaging, and you can demonstrate the entire digital audio pipeline from microphone analog output to a stored WAV file that plays on any computer. 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