Abstract: A microphone has first and second supports, a MEMS cartridge attached to the first support, at least part of the MEMS cartridge facing an opening in the first support, adhesive attaching the MEMS cartridge to the first support, an AMP/AD device attached to one of the supports, and a first conductor through which the MEMS cartridge electrically communicates with the AMP/AD. A second conductor is provided through which the AMP/AD electrically communicates with the external electrical contact, and a casing is located between and attached to the first and second supports. During operation, the MEMS cartridge receives an acoustic signal and generates a first electrical signal, the AMP/AD receives the first electrical signal from the MEMS cartridge, and the AMP/AD outputs to the external electrical contact a second electrical signal related to the first electrical signal.