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What Are Sound and Vibration Input Modules?

C Series Sound and Vibration Input Modules interface with microphones and accelerometers to acquire acoustic and vibration signals. Use these modules for audio test; machine condition monitoring; and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) applications.

Easily Connect to Accelerometers

C Series Sound and Vibration Input Modules and the accompanying NI software make it fast to connect microphones and accelerometers to the module and begin testing, expediting your time to first test.

Program in C, .NET, and More

C Series Sound and Vibration Input Modules work with our free NI-DAQmx driver. You can take advantage of our documentation and example programs to begin programming your sound or vibration tests in the programming language of your choosing—including LabVIEW, Python, C, or C#.NET—for flexibility.

Acquire Accelerometer Data without Programming

With C Series Sound and Vibration Input Modules, you easily can gather sound and vibration data from microphones and accelerometers. Avoid programming using FlexLogger™ application software: Spend time gathering data, not learning a new language.

Featured Content

Researchers at UFSC in Brazil used a spiral array of microphones and C Series Sound and Vibration Input Modules to analyze noise sources during vehicle pass-by tests.

To be successful with sound and vibration hardware, you should be familiar with fundamental vibration concepts, sensor types and when to use them, and requirement considerations.

Before you use a microphone, you should understand microphone fundamentals and how different sensor specifications impact microphone performance in your application.

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Need an IP67 rated device?

The Sound and Vibration Input Device for FieldDAQ is IP65/IP67 dust- and water-resistant, can operate in -40 °C to 85 °C environments, and can sustain 100 g shock and 10 g RMS vibration. Additionally, you can use the device for test-cell and outdoor environments, either stand-alone or as an extension of a CompactDAQ, CompactRIO, or PXI system.

HARDWARE BENEFITS

Hardware Service Options

Every C Series Sound and Vibration Input Module purchase includes the following services:

  • One-year warranty for basic repair and calibration coverage
  • Basic functional test
  • 30-day technical support trial*

NI offers additional hardware services as part of expanded service programs that can improve uptime and lower maintenance costs.

PRODUCT SUPPORT RESOURCES

Find complete product documentation to learn how to get started and use the product.

Locate supported instrument drivers and downloads for the product.

Explore a wide range of support content, including examples and troubleshooting information.