Hardware Setup for a CompactDAQ-based Audio and Acoustics Test System

Build a CompactDAQ-based audio and acoustics test system to test analog microphones or speakers.

An example of a CompactDAQ-based audio and acoustics test system is shown in the following table. Choose instruments with comparable performance for your test system.

Table 7. Instruments for a CompactDAQ-based Audio and Acoustics Test System
Instrument Model
Microphone GRAS 40PP
Speaker MegaSig SB-01
Chamber Booster BST-X1NE
CompactDAQ chassis cDAQ-9174
C Series output module NI-9260 (BNC)
C Series input module NI-9250
Amplifier MegaSig PM 0003

Refer to the Hardware Setup for a Microphone Test and Hardware Setup for a Speaker Test sections for more information on hardware setup.