Knowles

BU Series Accelerometer

Knowles accelerometer primarily used as a contact microphone for high noise environments

Image of Knowles' BU Series AccelerometerKnowles Acoustics' BU Series piezo-ceramic accelerometer has output from 20Hz to above 10kHz and is used primarily as a contact microphone for high noise environments.  It may also be used as an accelerometer with lightweight structures.

As a contact microphone, the BU may be worn on the throat or touching a bony part of the head (top, temple, or mastoid bone). BU has been integrated into helmet designs for radio communication for military and emergency services.

Features

  • Voice intelligibility in a noisy environment
  • Unobtrusive compared to a close talking boom microphone
  • Convenience of wearing (when integrated into a worn article such as a helmet)

BU Series Accelerometer

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionOutput TypeAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
MIC ACCELEROMETER VIBRATE SENSEBU-21771-000MIC ACCELEROMETER VIBRATE SENSEVoltage94 - Immediate$59.67View Details
Published: 2010-04-29

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