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New Microphone Closes the Performance Gap Between Array and High-End Condenser Microphones

March 3, 2014 – Depew, NY – PCB Piezotronics launches new ¼? high-amplitude array microphone designed to enable research engineers to locate noise sources in appliances, industrial tools, machinery, aircraft and automotive interiors. The microphone measures acoustic signals in the audible range of the human ear and offers an extended dynamic and frequency range often found on more expensive condenser microphones.

This all-in-one, prepolarized microphone and preamplifier has a 30 dBA low noise floor and a 143 dB upper range making it one of the highest dynamic ranges available in array class microphones. The flat frequency range up to 20 kHz allows noise sources to be analyzed more accurately. Powered by ICP®, or any 2-20 mA constant current supply, the microphone is interchangeable within existing setups for ICP® accelerometers, load, force, strain and pressure sensors.

Standard with TEDS v1.0 and a very competitive price, Model 130A23 is especially suitable for large channel count applications such as acoustic holography, sound pressure mapping, beamforming or applications where reducing noise or meeting a standard specification is a concern for OEM’s.

The microphone is part of the Stock Program and available for shipment. For additional information please visit www.pcb.com/arraymictest or contact Mark Valentino, Acoustics Product Manager, at 800-828-8840 or via email at mvalentino@pcb.com

About PCB Piezotronics

PCB Piezotronics is a leading supplier of microphones, vibration, pressure, force, torque, load, and strain sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology. This instrumentation is used for test, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in automotive, aerospace, industrial, R&D, military, educational, commercial, OEM applications, and more.  Our Platinum Products program ensures fast delivery of over 10,000 sensors that are covered by a Lifetime Warranty. With a customer support team of more than 30 Customer Service Representatives and Application Engineers, PCB® proudly stands behind their products with the services you value most, including 24-hour technical support, a global distribution network, and the industry’s only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction.  Visit us at www.pcb.com

 

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