This is a audio security monitor circuit. This circuit is built by two IC, LM386 and TL071. This design is a simple design that can use this in the garden and listen for any unusual sounds, or maybe just wildlife noises. If you have a car parked in a remote location, the microphone will also pick up any sounds activity in this area. The cable may be visible or hidden, screened cable is not necessary and you can use bell wire or speaker cable if desired. In this figure is show a circuit and how the circuit done.
The work of this circuit is starting the power supply. This circuit used 12V as a standard power supply voltage, or a 12V car battery may be used. The circuit is in two halves, a remote microphone preamp, and an audio amplifier based around the National Semiconductor LM386 audio amplifier. The remote preamp uses an ECM microphone to monitor sound. A direct coupled 2 stage amplifier built around Q1 and Q2 amplify the weak microphone signal. Preset resistor R2 acts as a gain control, and C1 provides some high frequency roll off to the overall audio response. Q1 is run at a low collector current for a high signal to noise ratio, whilst Q2 collector is biased to around half the supply voltage for maximum dynamic range. The power supply for this preamp is fed via R10 and R6 from the 12V supply. C4 ensures that the preamp power supply is decoupled and no ac voltages are present on the power lines. The amplified audio output from Q2 collector is fed into the supply lines via C6 a 220uF capacitor. The output impedance of Q2 is low, hence the relatively high value of C6. C6 also has a second purpose of letting the output audio signals pass, whilst blocking the dc voltage of the power supply.
At the opposite end, C7 a 10uF capacitor, brings home the amplified audio to the listening location. The signal is first further amplifier by a x10 voltage gain amplified using the TL071. C8, a 22pF capacitor again rolls off some high frequency response above 100kHz. This is necessary as long wires may pick up a little radio interference. After amplification by the op-amp, the audio is finally passed to the LM386 audio amplifier. R14 acts as volume control. R13 and C12 prevent possible instability in the LM386 and are recommended by the manufacturer. Audio output is 1 watt into an 8 ohm loudspeaker.
At the opposite end, C7 a 10uF capacitor, brings home the amplified audio to the listening location. The signal is first further amplifier by a x10 voltage gain amplified using the TL071. C8, a 22pF capacitor again rolls off some high frequency response above 100kHz. This is necessary as long wires may pick up a little radio interference. After amplification by the op-amp, the audio is finally passed to the LM386 audio amplifier. R14 acts as volume control. R13 and C12 prevent possible instability in the LM386 and are recommended by the manufacturer. Audio output is 1 watt into an 8 ohm loudspeaker.
