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IEPE Measuring Microphone

Electret Condenser Microphone

The IEPE microphone MI17 is a free-field microphone with integrated electronics that is frequently utilized in scientific research applications.
 
To provide optimal accuracy, the microphone is supplied with tight tolerances of ±0.5 dB and has a transmission factor of 50 mV/Pa.
 
The standard IEPE constant current source is set to 4 mA.
 
Coaxial cables are used as feed lines, and the standard microphone configuration includes BNC connectors, which are also optionally available as TNC variants.

MI17

Measuring Microphone MI17

Ideal Applications include the measurement of:

  • Product noise
  • Environmental noise
  • Acoustic modes
  • Sound power

1/4″ Microphone Class 1

Technical data:
Transducer type
Capacitive pressure transducer
Class 1 free-field
according to IEC 61672-1
Polar pattern
Omni
Frequency range
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity @ 1 kHz
50 mV/Pa ± 0.5 dB
Max. SPL for
1% THD at 1 kHz
130 dB Peak
Inherent noise
30 dB(A)
Output impedance
<50 Ohm
Current consumption
2-6 mA
Power supply
18 V DC to 30 V DC
Bias:
12.5 Volt
Temperature range, operation
-20°C to +80°C
Heat resistant
up to 110 °C
Diameter
7 mm ± 0.05 mm
Length
93 mm
Weight
23 g
Connector
BNC (fem.)

Identical MI17 models

  • AVM MI 17
  • FALM MF172
  • STAC MC20
  • MC230

MI17SW Splash Proof IP55

The MI17SW microphone is designed with splash water protection so that it can be used for measurement campaigns in wet or humid weather.

A water-repellent sealing of the membrane at the sound inlet, prevents the damage of the electret capsule by water.

The IEPE microphones with splash water protection, also MI21 and RG-50SW, have proven themselves, among others, at brake manufacturers, who mount the microphone in the wheel housing to record disturbing brake noises.

MI17 & MI17SW Dimensions

Dimensions of MI17 and RG-50