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INSTRUMENTS
LTS2060 Cardio Microphone
Sensor
Lt Sensors Series
Description
The Lt Sensors Cardio Microphone Sensor converts
heart sounds into electrical signals.
Operation
The Cardio Microphone contains an electret
(condenser) microphone device. It converts mechanical
vibrations at the body surface into electrical signals
suitable for recording.
Firmly attach the Cardio Microphone to the chest with
adhesive tape. Move the microphone into different
positions until the best signal is obtained.
To use the Cardio Microphone Sensor, plug the sensor into the USB port of a laptop or
desktop computer, with a Windows operating system. Alternatively, plug the sensor into
a USB hub connected to that computer. A green LED on the connector housing indicates
the transducer is receiving power and is ready for use.
Application
The Lt Sensor Cardio Microphone is suitable for recording heart sounds with
frequencies in the range of 10 to 500 Hz. Heart sound measurements are used in the
fields of Phonocardiography and Ballistocardiography.
Typical Data
Blood pressure measurement with Cardio Microphone to measure Korotkoff sounds
