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Waterproof Electret Condenser Microphones Offer Ingress Protection Ratings up to IP67

TUALATIN, Ore. — February 20, 2018 — CUI’s Audio Group ( http://www.cui.com/catalog/audio ) today announced a line of waterproof electret condenser microphones ( http://www.cui.com/waterproof-microphones ) with Ingress Protection (IP) ratings of IP57, IP65, and IP67. Featuring sensitivity ratings from -42 to -25 dB and signal to noise ratios from 57 to 70 dBA, these IP rated microphones are ideally suited for a range of industrial and outdoor applications where moisture and environmental contaminants are a concern.

All models in the portfolio carry omnidirectional directivity and are housed in compact packages with diameters as small as 4 mm and depths as low as 1.5 mm. These compact, omnidirectional microphones also offer operating voltages of 2 Vdc or 3 Vdc, operating frequencies ranging from 20 to 20,000 Hz, and are available in wire lead and terminal mount configurations. Operating temperatures range from -40 up to +80°C and all microphones are RoHS compliant.

The IP rated microphones are available immediately with prices starting at $1.14 per unit at 1000 pieces through distribution. Please contact CUI for OEM pricing.  http://www.cui.com/contact)

Summary
Product name:
CME‑1538‑100LB,( http://www.cui.com/product/audio/microphones/electret-condenser-microphone/cme-1538-100lb )
CMC‑4015‑130T,( http://www.cui.com/product/audio/microphones/electret-condenser-microphone/cmc-4015-130t )
CMC‑4015‑25L100,( http://www.cui.com/product/audio/microphones/electret-condenser-microphone/cmc-4015-25l100 )
CMC‑2742WBL‑25L ( http://www.cui.com/product/audio/microphones/electret-condenser-microphone/cmc-2742wbl-25l )
CMC‑6027‑42L100, ( http://www.cui.com/product/audio/microphones/electret-condenser-microphone/cmc-6027-42l100 )
CMC‑6035‑130T, ( http://www.cui.com/product/audio/microphones/electret-condenser-microphone/cmc-6035-130t )
CMC‑9745‑130T ( http://www.cui.com/product/audio/microphones/electret-condenser-microphone/cmc-9745-130t )
Availability: Stock to 12 weeks
Possible users: Consumer, industrial, and portable electronics for outdoor use
Primary features: IP57, IP65, IP67 ratings
Cost: $1.14 per unit at 1000 pieces through distribution
View details for CUI’s waterproof microphones
http://www.cui.com/waterproof-microphones

About CUI Inc
CUI is an electronic components manufacturer specializing in a diverse range of product technologies. As a leader in power electronics, the organization supports customers as they strive to improve the energy efficiency and environmental credentials of their application. The company’s interconnect, audio, motion and thermal management groups provide engineers with reliable and proven solutions across a range of market segments as technology allows the world to connect in new ways. An unwavering commitment to the design engineer has been a hallmark of CUI’s sustained growth since its founding in 1989 and will continue to be the primary mission as they expand their product technologies, manufacturing capabilities and global reach.

CUI Inc is a subsidiary of CUI Global, Inc., a publicly traded company whose common stock trades on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol CUI.

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