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Influences of weather, damage and ageing on the performance of outdoor microphone windshields

Influences of weather, damage and ageing on the performance of outdoor microphone windshields

Windshields fitted to outdoor measuring microphones serve a dual purpose – to reduce wind-generated noise, and to protect the delicate microphone from damage by environmental factors such as rain, ice and dust. However, the presence of a windshield inevitably affects the directional and frequency responses of the measuring system. This paper presents results of measurements on the directional and frequency Read More…

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Why Do You Need a Windshield on a Sound Level Meter?

A windshield is a very useful part of your noise measurement equipment and there are several reasons why you should use a windshield when you are making noise measurements. Reduce the effects of wind & air movement across the microphone Protect the microphone from damage Keep the microphone capsule clean Expand your Noise Knowledge!Signup to the NoiseNews blog for the Read More…

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