Miniature Volume Source - Qind2

The Qsources Qind2 miniature volume source has been developed to perform highly repeatable, low-mid frequency acoustic excitation in an absolute minimum space. Two small, but long stroke, small pistons are combined to create a small low frequency capable monopole.

The patented Qsources ring radiator solution is used to create a close approximation of a omni-directionality in its working frequency range.

An internal sensor provides a real-time volume displacement proportional signal. (equivalent to volume velocity or volume acceleration) This allows engineers to measure accurate acoustic- and vibro-acoustic tranfer functions for reciprocity, modal analysis, model correlation, sound power insertion, etc applications.

 

Features

By far the most compact volume sound source on the market

Patented ring radiator solution, with very low diffraction

Real time volume acceleration proportional signal

For accurate numerical model correlation and updating

Integrated overload and thermal protection

Measurement techniques

Transfer Path Analysis

Inverse source or load identification

(Vibro)Acoustic Experimental Modal Analysis

Statistical Energy Analysis and equivalent

Numerical model correlation and improvement

 

Main characteristics

Compact, 22 mm diameter, 130 mm length

Core frequency range 50- 2000 Hz*

Extended frequency range 20-2000 Hz**

White noise, +- 85 dB Lw power level

Real time volume acceleration proportional signal output

Enclosed test-spaces allow application down to typically 20 Hz

 

Availability

The SimCenter Qsources Qind2 is marketed in cooperation with Siemens under the Simcenter Qsources product line

 
 
 
 

*What is core frequency range for sound sources?

In the core frequency range a close approximation of omni-directionality and high output can be expected. Or in case of sources for ISO standard regulated requirements, like for building acoustics applications, the source will be well within the ISO requirements.

**What is extended frequency range for sound sources?

In enclosed spaces, a limited low frequency output from a source is not necessarily a limitation for measurement effectiveness or accuracy. Still in an open sound field, or very large enclosed space, the same source level may not generate sufficient sound pressure level at the lowest frequencies. Low frequency extension range is typically for smaller volume spaces like a car cabin, or an aircraft cabin

The high frequency extended range is typically used when absolute omni-directionality is not needed or not feasible at the required sound pressure levels.