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Type 4191 Microphone Cartridge

Type 4191 Microphone Cartridge

TYPE 4191

1/2" FREE-FIELD MICROPHONE, EXTERNAL POLARIZED

Free-field microphone for high-precision electroacoustic measurements and general acoustic requiring a frequency range of 3 Hz to 40 kHz.

TYPE 4191

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Type 4191-C-001 is designed for high-precision, free-field measurements where a wide bandwidth is required.

Precision measurements to 40 kHz
Premium class sound level meters
Equipment complying with IEC 61672 class 1

File	Description	Type	Languages
4191 - Datasheet (bp221211)	½-inch Free-field Microphone Type 4191 (bp2212)	Technical Document	English

TYPE 4191
Standard	IEC 61672
Sound field	Free field
Polarization voltage	200V
Sensitivity [mV/Pa]	12.5 mV/Pa
Lower limiting frequency	3.15 Hz
Higher limiting frequency	40 kHz
Inherent noise	20 dB(A)
Upper limiting of dynamic range	162 dB
Diameter	1/2 inch
Venting	Side
Minimum Temperature [°C]	-30 °C
Maximum Temperature [°C]	300 °C
Minimum Temperature [°F]	-22 °F
Maximum Temperature [°F]	572 °F

USE OF FREE-FIELD MICROPHONES

At higher frequencies reflections and diffractions causes a pressure increase in front of the diaphragm of a microphone. If not corrected for, this would result in an increased output voltage. A free-field optimisation means that the frequency response of the microphone has been designed in such a way that the free-field response at 0 degrees incidence is flat. This microphone is optimised for use with the protection grid in place.

Free-field microphones are commonly used for sound measurement in an anechoic chamber or far away from reflecting buildings, etc. Another area for free-field microphones is for general electroacoustic measurements like loudspeaker and microphone measurements.

With an upper frequency of 40 kHz, Type 4191 is especially suited all high-precision electroacoustic measurements as well as general acoustic measurements where a robust and stable free-field microphone is required. Despite the 40 kHz upper frequency, this microphone is optimised to operate with the protection grid in place.

STABILITY

A press-fitted, stainless-steel diaphragm ensures superior long-term stability and mechanical robustness – Type 4191 will withstand the 1 m drop test of IEC 60068-2-32.

POLARIZATION VOLTAGE

Type 4191 requires an external polarization voltage and must therefore be used with a classical preamplifier. Externally polarized microphones may be used at higher temperatures without severe changes in sensitivity.

Type 4191 is available in TEDS combinations with the classical Microphone Preamplifier Type 2669. The TEDS microphone is considered one unit and has been sealed in a clean environment. The TEDS is programmed with the loaded sensitivity of the actual cartridge and the data is therefore readily available. The default TEDS template is to IEEE P 1451.4 but TEDS to IEEE 1451.4 is available on request.

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