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Measurement Microphone Capsules for Technical Acoustics

Microphone Capsules in 1/4" and 1/2" Class 1 - WS2F - WS3F - WS3P Industry Standard

Here you will find pre-polarized measurement microphone capsules for industrial acoustics. All measurement microphone capsules have an omnidirectional polar pattern and are available in 1/4″ and 1/2″ sizes.

The MKS222E is suitable for infrasound measurements, while the MC14A, MC14B, and MK301E models are suitable for ultrasonic measurements.

For very high noise levels above 160 dB, we offer pressure field microphone capsules with the industry standard designation WS3P, types MK341E and MK342E.

All microphone capsules are supplied with a factory calibration certificate. A corresponding calibration file is available upon request.

Microphone Capsule Class 1

Microphone Capsule
MP30
Class 1 | IEC 61094-4 | WS2F
Diameter
1/2″
Frequency Range 4 Hz – 20 kHz
4 Hz – 10 Hz: ± 1.5 dB
10 Hz – 4 kHz: ± 0.5 dB
4 kHz – 20 kHz: ± 1.5 dB
Responce Type
Free field
Electrode Forming Voltage
0 V
Sensitivity (dB re 20 μPa)
35 mV/Pa (± 1.5 dB)
Capacitance at 250 Hz
18 pF
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
146 dB
Intrinsinc Noise Level
16 dB (A)
Operating Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Operating Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Temperature Characteristics
0.01 dB/C° Maximum
Humidity Characteristics
0.001 %(RH)
Aging Drift
0.2 dB/Year
Storage Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Venting
Rear
Outer Dimensions
Ф 13.2 mm x 16.0 mm
Weight
8.3 gram
Microphone Capsule

MP40 condenser microphone capsule

Class 1
IEC 61094-4 | WS2F
Diameter
1/2″
Frequency Range 4 Hz – 20 kHz
1.5 Hz – 3.5 Hz: ± 1.5 dB
3.5 Hz – 4 kHz: ± 0.5 dB
4 kHz – 20 kHz: ± 1.5 dB
Responce Type
Free field
Electrode Forming Voltage
0 V
Sensitivity (dB re 20 μPa)
50 mV/Pa (± 3 dB)
Capacitance at 250 Hz
16 pF
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
146 dB
Intrinsinc Noise Level
16 dB (A)
Operating Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Operating Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Temperature Characteristics
0.01 dB/C° Maximum
Humidity Characteristics
0.001 %(RH)
Aging Drift
0.2 dB/Year
Storage Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Venting
Rear
Outer Dimensions
Ф 13.2 mm x 17.2 mm
Weight
8.65 gram
Microphone Cartridge

MK 255

IEC 61672 Class 1
IEC 61094-4 | WS2F
Diameter
1/2″
Frequency Range
3.5 Hz – 20 kHz
Responce Type
Free field
Electrode Forming Voltage
0 V
Sensitivity (dB re 20 μPa)
50 mV/Pa (± 2 dB)
Capacitance at 250 Hz
17 pF
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
149 dB
Intrinsinc Noise Level
15 dB (A)
Operating Temperature Range
-50 °C ~ +100 °C
Operating Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Temperature Characteristics
0.01 dB/C° Maximum
Humidity Characteristics
0.001 %(RH)
Aging Drift
0.2 dB/Year
Storage Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Venting
Rear
Outer Dimensions
Ф 13.2 mm x 16.4 mm
Weight
7.5 gram
Microphone Cartridge

MP 231

Class 1
IEC 61094-4 | WS2F
Diameter
1/2″
Frequency Range
3 Hz – 20 kHz
Responce Type
Free field
Electrode Forming Voltage
0 V
Sensitivity (dB re 20 μPa)
40 mV/Pa (± 2 dB)
Capacitance at 250 Hz
16 pF
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
146 dB
Intrinsinc Noise Level
17 dB (A)
Operating Temperature Range
-30 °C ~ +80 °C
Operating Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Temperature Characteristics
0.01 dB/C° Maximum
Humidity Characteristics
0.001 %(RH)
Aging Drift
0.2 dB/Year
Storage Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Venting
Rear
Outer Dimensions
Ф 13.2 mm x 12.2 mm
Weight
8.7 gram

MC14A

Microphone Capsule

Frequency Range 5 Hz to 75 kHz

MC14A Class 1 according to
IEC 61094-4 | WS3F
Diameter
1/4″
Frequency Range
5 Hz – 75 kHz
Responce Type
Free field
Electrode Forming Voltage
0 V
Sensitivity (dB re 20 μPa)
4 mV/Pa (± 1.5 dB)
Capacitance at 250 Hz
4.5 pF
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
158 dB
Intrinsinc Noise Level
35 dB (A)
Operating Temperature Range
-30 °C ~ +80 °C
Operating Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Temperature Characteristics
0.01 dB/C° Maximum
Humidity Characteristics
0.001 %(RH)
Aging Drift
0.2 dB/Year
Storage Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Venting
Rear
Outer Dimensions
Ф 7 mm x 10.5 mm
Weight
2 gram

MC14B

Microphone Capsule

Frequency Range 5 Hz to 100 kHz

MC14B Class 1 according to
IEC 61094-4 | WS3F
Diameter
1/4″
Frequency Range
5 Hz – 100 kHz
Responce Type
Free field
Electrode Forming Voltage
0 V
Sensitivity (dB re 20 μPa)
3 mV/Pa (± 1.5 dB)
Capacitance at 250 Hz
4.5 pF
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
160 dB
Intrinsinc Noise Level
35 dB (A)
Operating Temperature Range
-30 °C ~ +80 °C
Operating Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Temperature Characteristics
0.01 dB/C° Maximum
Humidity Characteristics
0.001 %(RH)
Aging Drift
0.2 dB/Year
Storage Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Venting
Rear
Outer Dimensions
Ф 7 mm x 10.5 mm
Weight
2 gram

MK 301 E

Ultrasonic Microphone

Frequency Range 5 Hz to 100 kHz

MK 301 E Class 1 according to
IEC 61094-4 | WS3F
Diameter
1/4″
Frequency Range
5 Hz – 100 kHz
Responce Type
Free field
Electrode Forming Voltage
0 V
Sensitivity (dB re 20 μPa)
3.5 mV/Pa (± 2 dB)
Capacitance at 250 Hz
4.5 pF
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
168 dB
Intrinsinc Noise Level
35 dB (A)
Operating Temperature Range
-50 °C ~ +100 °C
Operating Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Temperature Characteristics
0.01 dB/C° Maximum
Humidity Characteristics
0.001 %(RH)
Aging Drift
0.2 dB/Year
Storage Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Venting
Rear
Outer Dimensions
Ф 7 mm x 10.5 mm
Weight
2 gram

MK 342 E

High SPL Microphone Capsule

High SPL Max. 186 dB

MK 342 E Class 1 according to
IEC 61094-4 | WS3P
Diameter
1/4″
Frequency Range
5 Hz – 70 kHz
Responce Type
Pressure field
Electrode Forming Voltage
0 V
Sensitivity (dB re 20 μPa)
0.25 mV/Pa (± 2 dB)
Capacitance at 250 Hz
4.2 pF
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
186 dB
Intrinsinc Noise Level
60 dB (A)
Operating Temperature Range
-50 °C ~ +100 °C
Operating Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Temperature Characteristics
0.01 dB/C° Maximum
Humidity Characteristics
0.001 %(RH)
Aging Drift
0.2 dB/Year
Storage Temperature Range
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Humidity Range
25 % ~ 90 %(RH)
Venting
Rear
Outer Dimensions
Ф 7 mm x 10.5 mm
Weight
2 gram