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Measurement Microphone Handbook

From PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
 

 

Want to learn the basics of acoustic transducers like 'what is the difference between Free Field & Diffuse Field'? Download the new PCB Measurement Microphone Handbook to find out what you need to know to select the best microphone for your application!


Products & Services
Noise control products passively control vibrations or noise through absorption or dampening (e.g., mufflers, silencers or baffles). Learn more about Noise Control Products
Sound level meters and noise dosimeters are used in sound and noise analysis. Applications include industrial safety, traffic noise studies, and scientific noise measurement. Search by Specification | Learn more about Sound Level Meters and Noise Dosimeters
Active noise and vibration control systems are products such as controllers, sensors and actuators that monitor and cancel noise and/or vibration. Learn more about Active Noise Control Products
Measurement microphones are most commonly condenser microphones, which convert sound pressure to an output that is then converted into a reading such as sound pressure level (SPL). Search by Specification | Learn more about Measurement Microphones
Audio microphones are designed for sound reception and recording applications (speech and music). Search by Specification | Learn more about Audio Microphones

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PCB Piezotronics, Inc. - High temperature acoustic measurement system
The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has announced release of the industry's first IEC-compliant high temperature acoustic measurement system, Model 378B02, a combined... (read more)
Micro Optics Technologies, Inc. - Fiber Optic Microphone FOM1-MR
The Fibersound Fiber Optic Microphone, Model FOM1, provides interference free communication in electrically noisy environments. (read more)
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Electromate - Motion Control Webcast Training and Tutorials
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WIKA Instrument Corporation - WIKA Handbook: Measurement Methods & Equipment
The WIKA Handbook sets out to present all the measurement methods and equipment now in use in the technical field. In addition to reviewing the classical mechanical and electrical methods of measuring... (read more)
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VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer provides electronic components with an exceptional combination of strength and wear properties resulting in greater part functionality, reliability and cost savings for... (read more)
ArtUSA Noise Control Products, Inc. - Acoustical Enclosures
Our production facilities can handle noise control projects of any size and scope, while maintaining top quality standards. We offer complete design, engineering, fabrication and installation... (read more)
Industrial Press - Machinery's Handbook 28th Edition
Celebrating nearly 100 years as "The Bible of the Mechanical Industries", the 28th edition brings together volumes of knowledge, information and data gathered, revised and improved upon from experts... (read more)
 

Topics of Interest
10.6 A MIMO CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROCESSING EXAMPLE An extraordinary problem of great current interest is that of canceling noise in the passenger compartment of commercial aircraft. A new generation of... (Read More)
Dr. John Carey, Larson Davis, Inc. A microphone provides an analog output signal which is proportional to the variation in acoustic pressure acting upon a flexible diaphragm. This electrical signal... (Read More)
Creating Sounds to Bring into Flash There are lots of places on the web to download free sound files legally! The Resources appendix at the end of this book contains links to some such sites. If you... (Read More)
Creating Sounds to Bring into Flash There are lots of places on the web to download free sound files legally! The accompanying website contains links to some such sites. If you are a music whiz kid,... (Read More)
The main difference of the appearance between the directional/ noise canceling and the omni-directional microphone is that the former one has air holes on the bottom. The air holes also receive sound,... (Read More)