Low-Noise Quarter-Inch Microphone for Application-Focused Engineering
CRY3401 uses a prepolarized sensing element for free-field measurement. It is a microphone cartridge and must be paired with a compatible preamplifier. Free-field response is relevant where the microphone measures sound arriving without dominant reflections, such as in anechoic rooms, controlled test areas and many product-noise setups. Selection should consider the expected minimum and maximum sound level, bandwidth, field type and connector.
Key Features and Benefits
- 8 mV/Pa (-36 ±1.5 dB re 1 V/Pa) nominal sensitivity.
- 4 Hz to 40 kHz ±2 dB frequency response.
- 26 dBA to 144 dB dynamic range.
- Prepolarized cartridge; compatible 1/4-inch preamplifier required.
- IEC 61094-4 type WS3F.
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C.
- Prepolarized design eliminates the need for an external polarisation voltage.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | CRYSOUND CRY3401 |
| Field type | Free-field |
| Nominal sensitivity | 15.8 mV/Pa (-36 ±1.5 dB re 1 V/Pa) |
| Frequency response | 4 Hz to 40 kHz ±2 dB |
| Polarisation voltage | 0 V |
| Dynamic range | 26 dBA to 144 dB |
| Interface / powering | Prepolarized cartridge; compatible 1/4-inch preamplifier required |
| IEC 61094-4 type | WS3F |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Dimensions | 10.5 mm × 7 mm |
| Pressure equalisation | Side vented |
Applications
- Anechoic-chamber and quiet-room testing
- Electroacoustic and audio measurement
- Product noise and quality-control testing
- Acoustic research and development
- Automotive noise, vibration and harshness testing
Integration and Configuration Considerations
This product is the microphone cartridge rather than a complete microphone set. Pair it with a mechanically and electrically compatible CRYSOUND preamplifier, then confirm power supply, cable, connector and data-acquisition input requirements.
Selecting the Measurement Chain
Accurate acoustic measurement depends on the complete signal chain. Therefore, confirm the microphone field type, sensitivity, dynamic range, preamplifier, connector, cable, constant-current supply, data-acquisition input and calibration method as one system. Metromatics can help review these interfaces before quotation.
Why Source the CRY3401 Through Metromatics?
Metromatics can help Australian and New Zealand customers compare the CRY3401 with other CRYSOUND measurement options and review the intended sound field, level range, bandwidth, connector and acquisition requirements before quotation.
Contact Metromatics to discuss your application, confirm the correct CRY3401 configuration, obtain additional technical information or request pricing and a quotation.
