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All the measurements microphones we supply conform to BS EN 61094 and may therefore be mechanically interchangeable. For example the B&K 4165, CEL 192-2F, GRAS 40AF and the Nor 1220 have similar mechanical and acoustical specifications.

However some microphones are pre-polarized [electret] types and should not be confused with the air condenser types which require a polarization voltage **.

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.

Microphones are very delicate and should be treated accordingly, the slightest 'touch' can rupture the diaphragm, which is why the protection grid should not, normally, be removed. They are also susceptible to damp so outdoor systems like the B&K UA 1404 or GRAS 41AL systems are recommended for all outside applications. Please take care as any damage must be charged for and usually means a replacement microphone.
 


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In this section we also include preamplifiers, multi-channel microphone power supplies, environmental microphones etc.,

Measurement Microphones - precision Daily Hire Rate   *
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B&K 4155 ² 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   4 Hz to 16 kHz     0 V Free field £    4
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B&K 4165 ¹ 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   3 Hz to 20 kHz 200 V Free field£    4
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B&K 4176 ² 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   7 Hz to 12 kHz     0 V Free field£    4
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B&K 41881/2 " Ø 32 mV/Pa   8 Hz to 12 kHz     0 V Free field£    4
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B&K 4189 ² 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   6 Hz to 20 kHz     0 V Free field£    4
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CEL 192 ¹ 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   4 Hz to 16 kHz 200 V Free field£    4
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GRAS 40AE ² 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   6 Hz to 20 kHz     0 V Free field£    4
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GRAS 40AF ¹ 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   3 Hz to 20 kHz 200 V Free field£    4
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GRAS 40AN1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   1 Hz to 10 kHz 200 V Free field£    4
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GRAS 40AS1/2 " Ø 40 mV/Pa   6 Hz to 16 kHz 200 V Free field, 90° £    4
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GRAS 40BF  * 1/4 " Ø   4 mV/Pa 10 Hz to 100 kHz 200 V Free field£    6
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Nor 1220 ¹ 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   4 Hz to 16 kHz 200 V Free field£    4
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Nor 1225 ¹ 1/2 " Ø 50 mV/Pa   4 Hz to 16 kHz 200 V Free field£    4
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Note ¹ - these air condenser microphones are electrically, acoustically and mechanically compatible.
Note ² - these pre-polarized microphones are also interchangeable.

Sound level measurements up to 165 dB may be made with the GRAS 40BF microphone and a B&K 2250 analyser.
*  the GRAS 40BF price includes a 1/4" to 1/2" preamplifier adaptor and a 1/4" calibration coupler.

Standard microphones may also be used to measure extremely low sound pressure levels. To download the application note right click here and select 'Save ......'.

**  Pre-polarized may be used in place of air condenser types if the 200 V polarization voltage can be switched off.




B&K 3595   Sound Intensity Probe Kit £ 27 a day *
Bruel and Kjaer 3595 shim
The B&K 3595 is a two-microphone probe kit for measuring sound intensity.

Designed for use with 2260E Hand-held Sound Intensity System, the probe set includes the 1/2" Sound Intensity Microphone Pair Type 4197 enabling 1/3-octave centre frequency measurements.

B&K sound intensity probe details





GRAS 50AI   Sound Intensity Probe £ 20 a day *
GRAS 50AI shim
The GRAS 50AI is durable and easy to use probe that fully complies with the requirements of IEC 1043 for Class 1 sound intensity probes.

The sound intensity probe includes a set of 1/2" intensity microphones type 40AI, with spacers, adaptors, preamplifiers and a remote control handle to control the complete data acquisition process from the probe handle, when used with the Nor 840 analyser.

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GRAS 40AK   Microphone Set - Sound Intensity £ 12 a day *
GRAS 40AK shim
The GRAS 40AK set includes two phase matched 1/2" intensity microphones, spacers and 1/4" preamplifier adaptors.

The microphones have a free field response optimised for use in face to face configuration intensity probes and have high sensitivity to enable low level measurements.

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B&K UA 1404   Outdoor Microphone Kit £ 7 a day *
Bruel and Kjaer UA 1404 shim
For use with the B&K 2236, 2238, 2250 and 2260 analysers.

Weather protected system which fits over the standard microphone and uses an incidence corrector to compensate for the vertically mounted microphone and weather

See also the environmental kits linked to each meter description.


B&K UA 1404 details





GRAS 41AL   Outdoor Microphone System £ 8 a day *
GRAS 41AL shim
The GRAS 41AL microphone is designed to maintain a microphone's specifications when fitted with a rain cover and windshield.

The kit includes a 3 m preamplifier cable with a Lemo 1B connector, a desiccator unit and a coupler with correction values for a range of calibrators.

We have also included a Lemo - B&K 7-pin adaptor so the microphone may be used, not only with the Nor 110, Nor 116 and Nor 121 analysers, but with all other compatible meters.

GRAS 41AL details





Microphone Preamplifiers Daily Hire   *
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B&K 26391/2" with 1.5 m cable to B&K 7-pin 'short' plug - for 'long' sockets, add a B&K JE 0002 adaptor£     3
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GRAS 26AA1/4 " with 0.3 m thin lead to Lemo 0B connector, used in GRAS 50AI sound intensity probe£     3
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GRAS 26AA1/4 " with 0.3 m thin lead to Lemo 0B connector, used in GRAS 50AI sound intensity probe£     3
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GRAS 26AB1/4" with 1/2 " adaptor and integral Lemo 1B connector £     3
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GRAS 26AC1/4" with 2 m thin cable to Lemo 1B connector£     3
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GRAS 26AF1/2" with integral Lemo 1B connector - general purpose £     3
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GRAS 26AG1/2" with insert voltage connection, integral Lemo 1B £     3
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GRAS 26AK1/2" with integral Lemo 1B connector - general purpose £     3
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Order preamplifier extension cables to suit your application. For more information on the GRAS preamplifiers click here


Nor 1201   Microphone Preamplifier £ 3 a day *
GRAS 41AL shim
Norsonic 1/2" preamplifier with integral 1B connector - this is our general purpose preamplifier suitable for most applications.

It has a very low self noise level. Its high input impedance ensures a good low frequency response and the output stage is designed to drive long cables with full frequency range.

There are a range of standard extension cable available including flat tape types to pass under doors etc.,

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GRAS 12AA   Microphone Power Supply - dual channel £ 5 a day *
GRAS 41AL shim
Dual channel, battery operated power supply for GRAS, Norsonic and other compatible preamplifiers with Lemo 1B 7-pin connectors.

Ideal for use with GRAS 41AL outdoor microphone systems when the sound level meter to be used does not have Lemo preamplifier inputs and / or polarization voltage supplies.

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Nor 335   Microphone Power Supply - 8 channels with signal conditioning £ 19 a day *
Nor 335 shim
Microphone and preamplifier power supplies with 200 V or 0 V polarization voltage and signal conditioning for each channel - battery operated.

Ideal for use with multi-channel analysers and data capture systems - shown here with an 8-channel DAT recorder.

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Nor 336   Microphone Power Supply - dual channel with signal conditioning £ 6 a day *
Nor 336 shim
Battery operated, dual channel microphone power supply, preamplifier system.

Often used as a 'remote' microphone system enabling long cables back to the analyser.

Other applications include using as a Front-end for DAT recorders and similar data capture/analysis systems.

Mechanically compatible with the Sony D7 and D8 DAT Recorders

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* Our standard hire charges are based on a 7-day minimum period. Click here for details and other options.

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