* MP3 Shield * - Rogue Robotics rMP3

Yeah, 5v... That's what I meant :wink: Well, you're okay, then, seeing as 5v is the maximum voltage anywhere past the regulator! Hook even one of those pads into the Arduino and use it as an input. Actually, you could also average the highs and lows so as to get better results, as those highs and lows will be quite similar in value.