2D beamforming is the standard technique for generating acoustic images. The most versatile 2D beamforming microphone arrays are the Ring arrays which come in three different sizes with 32, 48 or 72 microphones. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor measurements and the most insensitive to focus variations of all arrays.
The Star array is the perfect choice for long range environmental measurements, especially outdoors. Due to it's size and the large microphone spacings it is also ideal for low frequencies.
As a 2D beamforming microphone array the Fibonacci array offers the best available dynamic of the standard array designs. In addition to 2D beamforming the Fibonacci also offers the ability to do acoustic holography.
Especially designed for wind tunnel applications the Evo array is available with 96 or up to 168 microphones. It offers unmatched definition and acoustic dynamic to identifying aerodynamically created sounds.
Based on the Fibonacci design the handheld soundcam Mikado offers outstanding 2D and 3D beamforming capabilities in a lightweight and completely autonomous package.
The new compact all-in one soundcam Octagon is the perfect solution for all demanding measurements to localize sound sources. It is lightweight and robust and was manufactured in a sandwich carbon construction. 192 MEMS microphones in an acoustic transparent frame guarantee high precision with the highest dynamic.
This new system is perfectly suited for troubleshooting sound and vibration problems. The mobile, wireless device enables very flexible measuring positions and angles - allowing the quick and efficient identification of noise sources using acoustic signals.
This ring array is a 32 channel measurement system primarily designed for applications in acoustic laboratories, but is also used in a wide variety of other applications and environments, such as component testing and troubleshooting.
The lightweight carbon fiber array-body is designed as slim as possible to also be used in difficult to access measurement environments and to ensure easy handling.
The geometry of the Ring32 ensures robust performance and minimal aliasing effects.
This array can be operated with the data recorder.
| Array body dimensions | 35 cm |
| Weight | 1,2 kg |
| Video camera | Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D435 Optional: Baumer VCXG-25 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Microphones | Electret condenser capsule + special designed preamplifier |
| Frequency response | 20 kHz – 60 kHz (< 15 dB) 100 Hz – 15 kHz (< 0.5 dB) 20 Hz – 20 kHz (< 3 dB) |
| Max. sound pressure level | 130 dB at 3 % THD |
| Noise level | 27 dB(A) |
| Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa |
| Channels | 32 |
| Recommended measurement distance | > 0.3 m |
| Acoustic mapping range | 13 dB – 130 dB |
| Recommended mapping frequencies | 354 Hz – 20 kHz (60 kHz) |
| Dynamic range (Distance to the source: 1 m; calculation points: 90.000) | 9 dB – 11 dB, up to 50 dB with |
| Ingress protection code | IP20 |
| Cable length to data recorder | up to 20 m (on request: 50 m) |
| Operating environment | 0 °C – 35 °C, up to 80 % RH (RealSense) 0 °C – 45 °C, up to 80 % RH (Baumer) |
Ideal for smaller objects
Depending on a signal’s spectral composition, the recommended measurement distance varies between 0.3 and 3 meters. The array design is focused on small component testing or close-ups. The wiring of the microphones is enclosed and protected in the array-body which guarantees the best possible acoustic transparency to measure accurate sound levels.
Array design
The array design is optimized to provide the highest spatial resolution possible while providing a high depth of field to see all sources in one acoustic map independent of distance (within reason). Meanwhile the array design effectively minimizes partial reflections and resonance effects between the measured object and the array. Furthermore, the ring geometry minimizes aliasing effects which are easy to interpret by also indicating a possible source location. The built-in studio microphones have an extremely linear frequency response. All are carefully hand-selected and calibrated to ensure stable sound pressure levels (+/- 0.5 dB).
Set up
To allow long distances, the array is connected to the mcdRec data recorder via two differential SymBus microphone connector cables (max. 20 m). The array comes with an integrated fixed focus camera, which can be supplied as USB or Ethernet version, delivered in different sensor sizes, resolutions and frame rates. The included high-end Manfrotto tripod allows a set up to measure in almost any measurement environment imaginable. Array and tripod are supplied in a transport case and bag respectively.
This ring array is a 48 channel measurement system, which is the most popular and universal microphone array in the portfolio. It is especially used in the field of fault detection and quality control.
The custom made carbon fiber array body ensures easy handling and precise array positioning due to its low weight. Furthermore, the geometry secures the greatest versatility and best possible local resolution of the acoustic map.
This array can be operated with the data recorder.
| Array body diameter | 75 cm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Video camera | Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D435 Optional: Baumer VCXG-25C |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Microphones | Electret condenser capsule + special designed preamplifier |
| Frequency response | 20 kHz – 60 kHz (< 15 dB) 100 Hz – 15 kHz ( < 0.5 dB) 20 Hz – 20 kHz (< 3 dB) |
| Max. sound pressure level | 130 dB at 3 % THD |
| Noise level | 27 dB(A) |
| Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa |
| Channels | 48 |
| Recommended measurement distance | > 0.5 m |
| Acoustic mapping range | 12 dB – 130 dB |
| Recommended mapping frequencies | 164 Hz – 20 kHz (60 kHz) |
| Dynamic range (Distance to the source: 1 m; calculation points: 90,000) | 8 dB – 11 dB, up to 50 dB with advanced algorithms |
| Ingress protection code | IP20 |
| Cable length to data recorder | up to 20 m (on request: 50 m) |
| Operating environment | 0 °C – 35 °C, up to 80 % RH (RealSense) 0 °C – 45 °C, up to 80 % RH (Baumer) |
The lightweight array body is designed as slim as possible and is made of carbon fiber. This ensures easy handling and accurate microphone positioning. The wiring of the microphones is enclosed in and protected by the array body which guarantees the best possible acoustic transparency to measure accurate sound levels. The array design is optimized to provide the highest spatial resolution possible while providing a high depth of field to see all sources in one acoustic map independent of distance (within reason).
The built-in studio microphones have an extremely linear frequency response. All mics are carefully hand-selected and calibrated to ensure stable sound pressure levels (+/- 0.5 dB). To allow long distances, the array is connected to the data recorder via two differential SymBus microphone connector cables (max. 20 m). The array comes with an integrated fixed focus camera, which can be supplied as USB or Ethernet version, delivered in different sensor sizes, resolutions and frame rates. The included high-end Manfrotto tripod allows a set up in almost any measurement environment imaginable. Array and tripod are supplied in a transport case and bag respectively.
This 72 channel ring array is designed for applications in acoustic labs and the free field. The lightweight array body is designed as slim as possible and is made of aluminum. This ensures easy handling and accurate microphone positioning. Depending on your requirements, 100 cm, 120 cm and 140 cm versions can also be provided.
This array can be operated with the data recorder.
| Array-body diameter | 120 cm (100 cm or 140 cm diameters on request) |
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Video camera | Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D435 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Microphones | Electret condenser capsule + special designed preamplifier |
| Frequency response | 20 kHz – 60 kHz (< 15 dB) 100 Hz – 15 kHz (< 0.5 dB) 20 Hz – 20 kHz (< 3 dB) |
| Max. sound pressure level | 130 dB at 3 % THD |
| Noise level | 27 dB(A) |
| Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa |
| Channels | 72 |
| Recommended measurement distance | > 0.5 m |
| Acoustic mapping range | 10 dB – 130 dB |
| Recommended mapping frequencies | 105 Hz – 20 kHz (60 kHz) |
| Dynamic range (Distance to the source: 1 m; calculation points: 90.000) | 8 dB – 12 dB, up to 50 dB with advanced algorithms |
| Ingress protection code | IP20 |
| Cable length to data recorder | up to 20 m (on request: 50 m) |
| Operating environment | 0 °C – 35 °C, up to 80 % RH (RealSense) 0 °C – 45 °C, up to 80 % RH (Baumer) |
Measuring larger objects
Depending on a signal’s spectral composition, the recommended measurement distance varies between 1.5 and 20 meters. Longer ranges are possible for measurements in considerably mid and high frequency ranges. The wiring of the microphones is enclosed in and protected by the array body which guarantees the best possible acoustic transparency to measure accurate sound levels.
Other features:
Furthermore, the ring geometry minimizes aliasing effects which are easy to interpret as they indicate possible source locations.
The built-in studio microphones have an extremely linear frequency response. All are carefully hand-selected and calibrated to ensure stable sound pressure levels (+/- 0.5 dB). To allow long distances, the array is connected to the mcdRec data recorder via differential SymBus microphone connector cables (max. 20 m). The array comes with an integrated fixed focus camera, which can be supplied as USB or Ethernet version, delivered in different sensor sizes, resolutions and frame rates. The included high-end Manfrotto tripod allows a set up in almost any measurement environment imaginable. Array and tripod are supplied in a transport case and bag respectively.
This star array is a 48 channel measurement system designed for outdoor applications. The lightweight aluminum array body is designed as slim as possible to ensure easy handling and accurate microphone positioning. The included high-end tripod allows set-up in almost any measurement environment imaginable.
This array is foldable and connects to the data recorder.
| Array body diameter | 3.4 m |
| Weight | 7.4 kg |
| Video camera | Baumer VCXG-25C |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Microphones | Electret condenser capsule + special designed preamplifier |
| Frequency response | 20 kHz – 60 kHz (< 15 dB) 100 Hz – 15 kHz (< 0.5 dB) 20 Hz – 20 kHz (< 3 dB) |
| Max. sound pressure level | 130 dB at 3 % THD |
| Noise level | 27 dB(A) |
| Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa |
| Channels | 48 |
| Recommended measurement distance | ≥ 3 m |
| Acoustic mapping range | 12 dB – 130 dB |
| Backward attenuation | > -23 dB |
| Recommended mapping frequencies | 66 Hz – 13 kHz |
| Dynamic range (Distance to the source: 7 m; calculation points: 90.000) | 7 dB – 9 dB, up to 50 dB with advanced algorithms |
| Ingress protection code | IP20 |
| Cable length to data recorder | up to 20 m (on request: 50 m) |
| Operating environment | -15 °C – 55 °C, up to 80 % RH |
Large distances, large objects.
Depending on a signal’s spectral composition, the recommended measurement distance varies between seven and 500 meters. Longer ranges are possible with consideration of wind and other influences. The wiring of the microphones is enclosed in and protected by the array body, guaranteeing the best possible acoustic transparency to measure accurate sound levels.
The array is foldable and fits in a mid-size station wagon. This array design represents a compromise between portability, map dynamic, and spatial resolution. Additionally, the array pattern is easy to identify and indicates wrong focus settings while still pointing to the source’s position. As this microphone array has 23 dB backfield suppression by design, it can be used in most outdoor applications.
The built-in studio microphones have an extremely linear frequency response. All are carefully hand-selected and calibrated to ensure stable sound pressure levels (+/- 0.5 dB). To allow long distances, the array is connected to the data recorder via two differential SymBus microphone connector cables (max. 20 m). The array comes with an integrated fixed focus Ethernet camera, delivered in different sensor sizes, resolutions and frame rates. Array and tripod are supplied in transport bags.
The Fibonacci array represents a new array family allowing near field and far field measurements with the same hardware. Two Baumer VLG22c cameras (one with an extra wide angle lense for near field measurements) provide optimal reference images. The application area of this array ranges from 30 Hz for holography measurements to 25 kHz for beamforming measurements.
As required, the Evo AC Pro is comprised of 96 to 168 microphone channels and provides highest definition and acoustic dynamic for wind tunnel applications. It was especially developed for identifying aerodynamically created sounds. This microphone array offers cutting-edge technology in the field of aeroacoustics.
Our offered allround service for wind tunnel measurements includes the related software module providing several functions in NoiseImage.
| Array body dimensions | 2.4 x 2.5 m (2.4 x 1.9 m for transport) |
| Weight | 70 – 90 kg (depending on the configuration) |
| Video camera | Baumer VCXG-25C |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Microphones | Electret condenser capsule + special designed preamplifier |
| Frequency response | 20 kHz – 60 kHz (< 15 dB) 100 Hz – 15 kHz (< 0.5 dB) 20 Hz – 20 kHz (< 3 dB) |
| Max. sound pressure level | 130 dB at 3 % THD |
| Noise level | 27 dB(A) |
| Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa |
| Channels | 96/120/144/168 |
| Recommended measurement distance | Depending on the configuration |
| Acoustic maps from ... | 96 channels: 8 dB – 130 dB 120 channels: 7 dB – 130 dB 144 channels: 6 dB – 130 dB 168 channels: 6 dB – 130 dB |
| Recommended mapping frequencies | 84 Hz – 10 kHz for 144 channels |
| Dynamic range (Distance to the source: 3 m; calculation points: 90.000) | 16 dB – 24 dB, up to 50 dB with advanced algorithms |
| Ingress protection code | IP20 |
| Cable length to data recorder | up to 20 m (on request: 50 m) |
| Operating environment | 0 °C to 45 °C, up to 80 % RH |
As this microphone array is especially tailored to wind tunnel applications, it meets the highest standards in image dynamics and sharpness of resolution. The Evo AC Pro was designed with a low HF aliasing and high LF contrast, combined with an enhanced spatial resolution.
The foldable sandwich construction allows easy transportation and measurement setup. A convenient setup frame with wheels for flexible positioning of the array and data recorder is included in the delivery. Additionally, the anchoring of the device in the ground is possible for the measurement setup in wind tunnels.
According to the customers’ needs, the array is equipped with state-of-the-art microphones. The individual array design is optimized to achieve best results for the spatial resolution and acoustic dynamic.
The mcdRec data recorder is available for performing data acquisition. To complete the system, NoiseImage offers the suitable software module for wind tunnel measurement and provides various advanced analysis methods.
This new system is perfectly suited for troubleshooting sound and vibration problems. The mobile, wireless device enables very flexible measuring positions and angles - allowing the quick and efficient identification of noise sources using acoustic signals.
