This easy microphone selection guide should help if you’re not sure which microphone you need.
Once the frequency range and sound level range of interest is defined, the next question to ask is, “Where will I use my microphone?”. For most uses, the type of sound field is the main parameter to consider.
The concept of the acoustic field is explained in our related article Measurement Microphones Explained and in the Brüel & Kjær Microphone Handbook - available for free download.
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Hottinger Brüel 6 Kjær Microphones
For specialized measurement applications, Brüel & Kjær provide several models to choose from:
In most cases, once you have defined the application, you can refine and choose between
Finally, remember that choosing a microphone with a larger membrane will generally lower the inherent noise and increase the sensitivity, while microphones with a smaller membrane will be able to measure higher sound pressure levels, have an extended frequency range and be less sensitive to the angle of incidence of the incoming sound wave.
This volume provides background information on the Hottinger Brüel & Kjær microphone product range. It gives an insight into the theory behind the development of microphones and preamplifiers and explains the terminology used to describe these products
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This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
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