user62959: I'm using this SparkFun Sound Sensor in my project for a simple ambient sound meter.
I'm just trying to monitor the raw analog envelope output for the moment.
My problem is that the output only changes with peak sounds, like a clap in my hands for example. But when the ambient sound is louder, people talking or loud music, the output doesn't change.

user31105: It seems you have to increase the gain, see inside the document
Sound dectector hookup guide
The following fragment:

Also take into account it needs between 3.5 and 5.5 V, while 5 V is ideal (see Quick start at the beginning of the same document.

62959: <p>I'm using this <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12642" rel="nofollow noreferrer">SparkFun Sound Sensor</a> in my project for a simple ambient sound meter.</p>

<p>I'm just trying to monitor the raw analog envelope output for the moment.</p>

<p>My problem is that the output only changes with peak sounds, like a clap in my hands for example. But when the ambient sound is louder, people talking or loud music, the output doesn't change.</p>
 31105: <p>It seems you have to increase the gain, see inside the document</p>

<p><a href="https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/sound-detector-hookup-guide?_ga=2.163503161.463025551.1581195689-620897650.1579562509" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sound dectector hookup guide</a></p>

<p>The following fragment:</p>

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<p>Also take into account it needs between 3.5 and 5.5 V, while 5 V is ideal (see Quick start at the beginning of the same document.</p>
