A condensed Selection Guide of Sensors, containing specifications on Modern Prepolarized, Traditional Externally Polarized (200V) condenser microphones and value-oriented Array electret microphones. Inside you will find preamplifiers, power supplies and common accessories.
PCB uses only the highest quality material and components for its microphones.
The EX378B02 is an INDUSTRY EXCLUSIVE prepolarized condenser microphone system.
Preamplifiers allow high impedance signals to be converted to low impedance signals.
PCB’s phantom powered preamplifier (426A14) has a unique convertible design that mates with any ½” or ¼” prepolarized IEC 61094-4 compliant microphone cartridge.
Model 378B11 is a 1/2 in (12 mm) prepolarized microphone and preamplifier high sensitivity system, with the capability of measuring very low amplitudes due to its low noise floor (16 dBA). This mated pair can measure sound pressure levels to 137 dB within a 3% distortion rating.
Model 378C13 is a 1/2 in (12 mm) prepolarized microphone andpreamplifier system featuring an enhanced upper dynamic range(150 dB) which minimizes overloading. This model also featuresan extended frequency range covering the 20 kHz audible range.Previously, these applications required a 1/4 in microphonesystem which is both higher in price and not as desirable forinherent noise.
Brief description of all PCB prepolarized and externally polarized microphones, preamplifiers, systems and accessories.
The value oriented 130 Series is recommended for Consumer Goods Testing and Noise Source Location and R&D product testing.
Model 378A06 is free-field prepolarized microphone recommended for applications where a wide range of frequencies or higher amplitudes are required in a 1/2" package.
Model 378A21 is a prepolarized microphone for diffuse field applications to measure beyond the human hearing range and where a wide range of frequencies or higher amplitudes are required.
Model 130A24 is a free-field prepolarized array microphone and preamplifier system recommended for harsh applications and environments.
Model 378A07 is recommended for high accuracy applications where extreme low frequency (infrasound) measurements are required.
Model 378C20 is recommended to measure signals arriving simultaneously from multiple directions.
Model 377A15 is recommended for low frequency and low noise measurements.
Model 377B26 is recommended for testing sound pressure measurements in high temperature environments and confined areas.
Model 378B02 is recommended for extremely accurate applications where high frequencies and high amplitude measurements are required.
Model 378C01 is recommended for extreme accuracy applications where high frequencies or high acoustic amplitude measurements are required.
Model 130B40 is recommended for measuring surface pressure and noise measurements in environments where wind is prevalent, or space is confined.
Model 378A14 is recommended for applications where high amplitude sound pressure levels or high frequency measurements are required. This ¼” model is designed to be used in a flush mounted application where large differences of static pressure exist.
Model 378C10 is recommended for extreme accuracy applications where high frequencies or high acoustic amplitude measurements are required.
Model 378A12 is recommended for high accuracy applications where extremely high acoustic amplitude measurements are required.
Leading microphone brands are compared side-by-side by SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden. Extensive performance and environmental tests were performed on microphones from PCB, B&K, G.R.A.S and BSWA.