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We hire noise and vibration meters, supplied by the leading manufacturers and we have the most comprehensive range in the UK.

All our meters, microphones, accelerometers etc., are delivered with current calibration certificates, traceable to NPL. Our ISO 9001 laboratory is audited by British Standards and we are Sponsor Members of the Institute of Acoustics.

Gracey & Associates are an independent organization with over 30 years experience of sound and vibration solutions.
 

Gracey & Associates   01933 624212
BSI approved for the hire of noise & vibration instruments
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We offer a wide range of building acoustics instruments, including noise generators, reverberation time meters, power amplifiers, noise and impact sources right through to kits with all the accessories and software for fully automated measurements to the relevant British & International Standards
  • Hire a full building acoustics kit and get the analyser half price
  • Perhaps you already have a meter and only need to hire a tapping machine or loudspeaker system
  • For flanking and leak detection, see our sound intensity section
  • For information on Building Regulations Document E, follow this link to the ODPM website
For vibration measurements in buildings including whole body and human vibration dose, see our vibration section.
 

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B&K 2260D   Building Acoustics Analyser £ 36 a day *
Bruel and Kjaer 2260 shim
Bruel & Kjaer 2260 Investigator with BZ 7204 building acoustics module including a noise generator and all the necessary software for one person to make measurements in accordance with the BS and ISO Standards

various options include:-


squareHire a meter with the BZ 7204 software
squareHire the BZ 7204 software for use with your own 2260 meter
squareHire a 2260D plus amplifiers, speakers and other accessories to 'tailor' a kit
squareHire one of our airborne and/or impact building acoustics kits

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B&K 2260E   Sound Intensity Analyser £ 42 a day *
Bruel and Kjaer 2260 shim
Hand-held 2260 meter with the BZ 7205 intensity software.

The combination of 2260E and the 3595 Sound Intensity Probe Kit enables sound intensity measurements of Sound Reduction Index to ISO 717-1 and flanking investigations

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B&K 3207   Tapping Machine £ 15 a day *
Bruel and Kjaer 3207 shim
An impact sound generator, for impact sound measurements to national and international standards BS EN ISO 140 and BS EN ISO 717

For hire as stand alone instrument or part of a Building Acoustics Kit

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B&K 3361   Speech Transmission Meter - RASTI £ 24 a day *
Bruel and Kjaer 3207 shim
The Bruel & Kjaer 3361 measures RASTI and related parameters directly.

RASTI - Rapid Speech Transmission Index is a method for measuring speech intelligibility - for example in a lecture hall or over any public address system. The 3361 has two components:-

square4225 - Transmitter - sends out a special test signal, either directly or over the PA system
square4419 - Receiver - analyses the signal and calculate the RASTI and other values.

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GA 87T1-00   Tapping Machine - radiation plate £ 5 a day *
Gracey Logo shim
Manufactured in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 11546 to enable the B&K 3207 or Nor 211 tapping machine to be used as a noise source for testing the acoustic properties of small enclosures

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Nor 118 +   Building Acoustics Analyser - single channel £ 32 a day *
Nor 118 shim
Norsonic single channel real time analyser with internal noise generator and RT calculator - ideal for survey work.

We supply complete kits, or just order a noise output cable so you can use your own amplifiers, speakers etc., add a tapping machine if required.

Sound Insulation Ratings are made using the tables in the Standard(s). For fully automated methods see the B&K 2260D or the Nor 121 systems

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Nor 121   Building Acoustics Analyser - dual channel £ 39 a day *
Nor 118 shim
Real time, dual channel analyser with extensive building acoustics features and settings for a wide range of BSI ISO insulation measurements.

Built-in noise generator, reverberation time meter and insulation rating tables.

The standard 121 includes the same software, but this version is delivered with an additional microphone, preamplifier and 2 m cable so it's a fully functional dual channel analyser

Airborne and impact kits available including 60 m of microphone extension cables and under-door tape cables, noise sources etc.,

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Nor 213 / 223   Dodecahedron Loudspeakers £ 12 / 15 a day *
Nor 118 shim
The sound power levels stated are when used with a Nor 260 or Nor 280 power amplifiers which also include a white and pink noise generator.

squareNor 213 spherical noise source with sound power output of up to 115 dB
squareSpecification - 100 W : 12 Ω : 450 mm Ø.

squareNor 223 spherical noise source with sound power output of up to 118 dB
squareSpecification - 200 W : 6 Ω : 500 mm Ø

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Nor 250   Dodecahedron Loudspeaker - 120 dB £ 10 a day *
Nor 118 shim
Portable 200 W, 120 dB SWL noise radiator with omni-directional characteristics in accordance with BS EN ISO 140, when mounted on a hard reflecting surface.

Matched for continuous sound power levels up to 120 dB in the range 50 Hz to 5000 Hz when used with a Nor 260 or Nor 280 power amplifier / noise generator

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Nor 260   Power Amplifier with Noise generator £ 10 a day *
Nor 260 shim
Power amplifier with internal noise generator.

Ideal for use with a Nor 250 hemi-dodecahedron or the Nor 213 and 223 full dodecahedron speakers and output sound power levels of up to 120 dB. Mains operated.

Output - 250 W continuous or 1 kW peak into 4 Ω load

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Nor 280   Power Amplifier with Noise Generator £ 12 a day *
Nor 260 shim
Power amplifier with internal noise generator.

Ideal for use with a Nor 250 hemi-dodecahedron or the Nor 213 and 223 dodecahedron speakers for output sound power levels of up to 120 dB. Mains operated.

Output - 500 WRMS into 4 Ω load

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Nor 840   Sound Intensity and Building Acoustics Analyser £ 40 a day *
Nor 840 shim
Type 0 real time analyser - combines the advantages of a full performance laboratory analyser with the flexibility of battery power for field applications.

squareSingle and multi spectra measurements
squareOctave, 1/3, 1/12 and 1/24-octave + FFT
squareA : B : C, Linear, human vibration plus user defined networks.
square0.1 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range in both channels
squareTime constants selectable from 1/16 seconds
squareBuilding Acoustics software built-in


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Sound Intensity software also built in - see the GRAS 50AI intensity probe


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BSI approved for the hire of noise & vibration instruments
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