GRAS 48LX-8

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The GRAS 48LX-8 is an Ultra-Thin Precision (UTP) surface microphone line-array designed for wind tunnel testing. It features eight low-profile 1/4" CCP medium-pressure condenser microphones mounted in a line array on a flexible PCB, allowing for minimal disturbance in airflow. The array is equipped with TEDS for easy channel identification and connects via a 15-pin D-Sub male connector.

Specifications

Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB), 10 Hz to 70 kHz (±3 dB)
Dynamic Range: 54 dB(A) to 170 dB
Sensitivity: 0.6 mV/Pa (±3 dB)
Output Impedance: <50 Ω
Operating Temperature: -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Dimensions: Height 1.35 mm, Strip 50 x 460 mm

Applications
The 48LX-8 is suitable for low to medium level surface pressure measurements on both planar and curved surfaces, particularly in wind-induced noise measurement on vehicles and wind-tunnel testing.

Calibration and Verification
Field verification is facilitated by the RA4800 Adapter, ensuring quick sensitivity checks. The RA4803 Kit is available for sensitivity and frequency calibration, including a pistonphone adapter and electrostatic actuator.

Quality and Warranty
Manufactured in Denmark, the 48LX-8 is built with high-quality materials ensuring durability. It comes with a 2-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, with a 6-month warranty for cables and connectors.

Service and Support
GRAS offers repair or replacement services for damaged components. The company is committed to continuous product improvement.

Ordering Information
The package includes the GRAS 48LX-8 UTP Microphone Line Array with a 3-meter cable and mounting tape. Optional accessories include various adapters and extension cables.

About GRAS Sound & Vibration
GRAS is a leader in the sound and vibration industry, providing high-quality measurement microphones for aerospace, automotive, audiology, and consumer electronics sectors. The company operates globally with subsidiaries and distributors in over 40 countries.

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Freq range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB) 10 Hz to 70 kHz (±3 dB) Dyn range: 54 dB(A) to 170 dB Sensitivity: 0.6 mV/Pa (±3 dB) Use: For aeroacoustic measurements 48LX-8 is an Ultra-Thin Precision (UTP) surface microphone line array for wind tunnel testing. It consists of 8 low-profile 1/4" CCP medium-pressure condenser microphones. They are mounted with rubber fairings in a line array configuration on a flexible PCB. 48LX-8 is only 1.35 mm high and can, therefore, be mounted in air-flow without disturbing the sound field. GRAS Sound & Vibration Skovlytoften 33, 2840 Holte, Denmark www.grasacoustics.com GRAS Sound & Vibration

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GRAS 48LX-8 UTP Line-Array, 8 Channel, Medium Pressure Introduction 48LX-8 is an Ultra-Thin Precision (UTP) surface microphone line-array for wind tunnel testing. It consists of 8 low-profile 1/4" CCP medium-pressure condenser microphones. They are mounted with rubber fairings in a line array configuration on a flexible PCB. The height is 1.35 mm and the angle of the fairings is 6.5 degrees. It has TEDS for easy channel identification. The 8 channels are connected to a 15 pin D-Sub male connector. The total cable length is 5 meters. 48LX-8 line-array is easy to mount and demount. The flexible...

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GRAS 48LX-8 UTP Line-Array, 8 Channel, Medium Pressure Service Should you by mistake damage or destroy a microphone element or the cable, we offer to repair or exchange the whole line array. GRAS Sound & Vibration continually strives to improve the quality of our products for our customers. Therefore, the specifications and accessories are subject to change. GRAS Sound & Vibration

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The frequency response is within ±3 dB up to 70 kHz GRAS 48LX-8 UTP Line-Array, 8 Channel, Medium Pressure

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HEAD OFFICE, DENMARK GRAS SOUND & VIBRATION Skovlytoften 33 2840 Holte Denmark Tel: +45 4566 4046 www.grasacoustics.com [email protected] USA GRAS SOUND & VIBRATION 5750 S.W. Arctic Drive Beaverton, OR 97005 Tel: 503-627-0832 Toll Free: 800-231-7350 www.grasacoustics.com [email protected] CHINA GRAS SOUND & VIBRATION Room 303, Building T6 Hongqiaohui, 990, Shenchang Road Minhang District, Shanghai China. 201106 Tel: +86 21 64203370 www.gras.com.cn [email protected] Sound & Vibration ABOUT GRAS SOUND & VIBRATION GRAS is a worldwide leader in the sound and vibration industry....

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