Audio DAC SHIM (Line-Out)

Pimoroni's Audio DAC SHIM, a super-simple, slimline way to hook up a hifi-amp or powered speakers to your Raspberry Pi. Output punchy digital I2S audio whilst leaving your GPIO pins conveniently accessible. Because there's no soldering required placing and removing the SHIM is very easy.

The PCM5100A DAC chip takes high quality digital audio from your Pi and pipes out crisp, line-level 24-bit / 192KHz stereo audio through the 3.5mm jack. Because Audio DAC SHIM adds no extra bulk to your Pi it's perfect for fitting inside sleek cases or hiding inside hi-fis, media centres or radiograms - letting you play music or stream digital radio through that still perfectly good sound system It's also a handy way to add an an audio output to your Raspberry Pi Zero or Raspberry Pi 400.

Features

• PCM5100A DAC chip (datasheet)
• Line-level digital audio (24-bit / 192KHz) over I2S
• 3.5mm stereo jack
• SHIM-format board with friction-fit connectors
• 2x mounting holes (M2.5) for if you want to secure everything together with bolts
• Fully-assembled
• No soldering required (*unless you're using a Pi that comes without a header)
• Compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models
• Dimensions: 63.3 x 15.2 x 5.4mm (L x W x D, including speaker connector)

Software

For the best start, please check Pimoroni's Getting started with Pirate Audio tutorial.

You can install the SHIM with PImoroni's Pirate Audio software and installer.

Please check the GitHub of Pimoroni for detailed instructions!