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Microphone: (Order Code MCA-BTA)

The document provides information about the Microphone sensor including its specifications, how it works, supported data collection software, procedures for collecting data, and example uses like measuring sound waves and frequencies.

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Microphone

(Order Code MCA-BTA)


The Microphone can be used for a variety of
activities with sound waves:
Demonstrate how the wave pattern changes when
frequency and amplitude are changed
Compare the waveforms from various musical instruments
Have students capture the waveform of the sound of a tuning fork and model the
sine wave using a function
Measure the speed of sound by using reflected sound waves in a tube
Demonstrate beat patterns
Determine the period and then the frequency of a sound by measuring the time
between peaks on the waveform
Display the fast Fourier transform (FFT) of a sound

Collecting Data with the Microphone


This sensor can be used with the following interfaces to collect data:
Vernier LabQuest as a standalone device or with a computer
Vernier LabQuest Mini with a computer
Vernier LabPro with a computer, TI graphing calculator, or Palm handheld
Vernier SensorDAQ
CBL 2TM
Here is the general procedure to follow when using the Microphone:
1. Connect the Microphone Probe to the interface.
2. Start the data-collection software.
3. The software will identify the Microphone and load a default data-collection
setup. You are now ready to collect data.

Data-Collection Software
This sensor can be used with an interface and the following data-collection software.
Logger Pro This computer program is used with LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, or
LabPro
Logger Lite This computer program is used with LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, or
LabPro.
LabQuest App This program is used when LabQuest is used as a standalone
device.

EasyData App This calculator application for the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus can
be used with CBL 2 or LabPro. We recommend version 2.0 or newer, which can
be downloaded from the Vernier web site, www.vernier.com/easy/easydata.html,
and then transferred to the calculator. See the Vernier web site,
www.vernier.com/calc/software/index.html for more information on the App and
Program Transfer Guidebook.
DataMate program Use DataMate with LabPro or CBL 2 and TI-73, TI-83,
TI-84, TI-86, TI-89, and Voyage 200 calculators. See the LabPro and CBL 2
Guidebooks for instructions on transferring DataMate to the calculator.
Data Pro This program is used with LabPro and a Palm handheld.
LabVIEW National Instruments LabVIEW software is a graphical
programming language sold by National Instruments. It is used with SensorDAQ
and can be used with a number of other Vernier interfaces. See
www.vernier.com/labview for more information.
NOTE: This product is to be used for educational purposes only. It is not
appropriate for industrial, medical, research, or commercial applications.

Specifications
Frequency range
approximately 20 Hz to 16,000 Hz
Maximum frequency
LabQuest or LabQuest Mini 10,000 Hz
LabPro, SensorDAQ, or CBL 2 5,000 Hz
Power
7.5 mA @ 5 VDC
Stored calibration
Slope 1
Intercept 0 (arbitrary units)
Note: The maximum data collection rate of the interface affects the maximum
frequency you can effectively sample.
This sensor is equipped with circuitry that supports auto-ID. When used with
LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, LabPro, SensorDAQ, or CBL 2, the data-collection
software identifies the sensor and uses pre-defined parameters to configure an
experiment appropriate to the recognized sensor.

How the Microphone Works


The Microphone uses an electret microphone that has a frequency response covering
essentially the range of the human ear. An op-amp circuit amplifies the signal and
sends it to the British Telecom connector. Actually the signal is sent to the interface
on two different lines. A signal centered at 2.5 volts is on the Vin-low line and a
signal centered at 0 volts is on Vin. More information about the input lines on
LabPro, LabQuest, and LabQuest Mini, is available in their respective manuals.
The best sound sources to use with the microphone are tuning forks, but you may
want to investigate a human voice or a whistle, electronic keyboards, and other
musical instruments. Try comparing the wave pattern for different sound sources.

Try playing two sounds of nearly the same frequency to produce beat patterns.
Make sure the sound level is in the correct range to produce good wave patterns. If
the sound is too loud, the wave pattern will be clipped off at the top or bottom.
Move the microphone further from the sound source, or turn down the volume of the
sound.

Warranty
Vernier warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of five years from the date of shipment to the customer. This warranty
does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use.

Vernier Software & Technology


13979 S.W. Millikan Way Beaverton, OR 97005-2886
Toll Free (888) 837-6437 (503) 277-2299 FAX (503) 277-2440
[email protected] www.vernier.com
Rev.2/17/10
Logger Pro, Logger Lite, Vernier LabQuest, Vernier LabQuest Mini, Vernier LabPro, Go! Link, Vernier EasyLink and
other marks shown are our trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States.
CBL 2 and CBL, TI-GRAPH LINK, and TI Connect are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
All other marks not owned by us that appear herein are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be
affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by us.
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