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MK:437 & MK:438 Outdoor Microphone

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MK:438 Outdoor Microphone System Connections

The MK:438 Outdoor Microphone system can be used to provide an electrical signal to
other noise measurement or recording equipment other than that supplied by Cirrus
Research plc.

The information below specifies the connections and power supply required by the
MK:438. Please note that the MK:438 is supplied 

without

 a microphone capsule unless

specified. The output voltage provided by the MK:438 will be determined by the
sensitivity of the microphone capsule used. The Class+ ½” Prepolarised Capsules from
Cirrus Research plc are suitable for use with the MK:438.

Connections

The output socket on the MK:438 is an Amphenol 10 Way Bayonet Connector Type 

62-GB-12E12-10P

. Connection to this socket should be made using a Cable Socket

Type 

62GB-56T-12-10S 

with a Cable Clamp Type 

62GB-585-12-10S.

A 10m ZL:410 Cable is supplied as standard with the MK:438. This cable may be
unterminated and uses the colours specified below.

Signal

Pin

Colour

Connect to

+V

A

Red

+15V

Signal Out

B

Blue

Signal Out

Signal Ground

C

Braid/Screen

0V

Control Line

D

Black

+15V

-V

E

Grey

-15V

+VH

F

Brown

+15V

not used

G

Turquoise

Signal Ground

H

Pink

0V

Signal Ground

J

Yellow

0V

Signal Ground

K

Orange

0V

not used

Green

not used

Cyan

Power Supply

The MK:438 Outdoor Microphone requires the following power supply:

A

+15v

A

-15v

A

0v (Ground)

Summary of Contents for MK:437

Page 1: ...MK 437 MK 438 Outdoor Microphone MK 437 MK 438 Outdoor Microphone User Manual This manual the software to which it relates the program code and drawings are all Copyright Cirrus Research plc 1989 2001...

Page 2: ...s Research plc No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual although due care has been taken to ensure that is it complete and accurate as possible Accessories supplied by...

Page 3: ...Symbols Page 4 MK 43x Variants Page 5 Outdoor Microphone Page 6 Preparing for use Page 7 Assembling the Instrument Page 7 Connecting Cables Page 8 MK 438 Outdoor Microphone System Connections Page 9...

Page 4: ...s shown below Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of the equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or may damage the equipment Please read A note is a hint or a...

Page 5: ...eter MK 438 CR 800A Sound Level Meter The MK 43x Outdoor microphone system is usually supplied with an MK 224 Type 1 pre polarized electret capsule or may be specified without a capsule allowing the m...

Page 6: ...MK 437 MK 438 Outdoor Microphone Page 6 Outdoor Microphone...

Page 7: ...from the transit case The unit is secured by two knurled bolts 2 Remove the tripod leg carrier from the mast and unscrew the legs from the carrier 3 Attach the tripod legs to the base unit Ensure tha...

Page 8: ...that all cables and connectors are secure before using the instrument This is particularly important when the instrument is to be used in an outdoor environment The connectors used on the MK 43x are...

Page 9: ...from Cirrus Research plc are suitable for use with the MK 438 Connections The output socket on the MK 438 is an Amphenol 10 Way Bayonet Connector Type 62 GB 12E12 10P Connection to this socket should...

Page 10: ...pecified below Capsule Nominal Output Voltage MK 224 Class 1 50mV Pa MK 226 Class 1 37mV Pa MK 216 Class 2 37mV Pa MK 215 Class 2 37mV Pa For example a 94dB Acoustic Calibrator will generate a Sound P...

Page 11: ...agents is many countries worldwide For details of your local representative please contact Cirrus Research plc at the address below Contact details for Cirrus Research authorised distributors and age...

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