GRAS 26CT 1/4" CCP Standard Preamplifier with SMB Connector, Very Short

Freq range: 2.5 Hz - 200 kHz
Noise: 1.8 µV Gain: -0.45 dB
Special feature: For confined spaces

The GRAS 26CT 1/4" Preamplifier is a very small preamplifier optimized for use with prepolarized condenser microphones. It is a robust unit and uses a CCP power supply. It has a very low inherent noise level, a large dynamic range and a frequency response from below 2 Hz to above 200 kHz.

Technology

Typical applications and use

  • Confined spaces
  • High-frequency measurements
  • High-pressure measurements
  • Sound intensity measurements
  • Near-field measurements
  • Anechoic boxes
  • Hearing-aid measurements

Design

Its small ceramic thick-film substrate has a very high input impedance, and is shielded by a guard ring to minimise the influence of stray capacitance and microphonic interference.

The 26CT is delivered with Generation II TEDS. The calibration data is programmed into the built-in TEDS according to IEEE 1451.4 using UDID I27-0-0-0U. If your measurement platform supports Transducer Electronic Data Sheets you will be able to read and write data like properties and calibration data.

Generation II TEDS chip (DS2431) may require updated system software.

It can be used with GRAS 40BE and 40BD 1/4" and 40AE, 40AD and 40AQ 1/2" prepolarized microphones using the included GRAS GR0010 Adapter for 1/4" preamplifier and 1/2" microphone.

The 26CT has an integrated SMB connector. SMB-to-BNC cables are available, also with angled SMB. The casing is made of stainless steel for maximum strength and durability.

Specifications

Frequency range (±0.2 dB) with 18 pF microphone dummy
Hz
2.5 to 200 k
Slew rate
V/µs
20
Input impedance
GΩ // pF
20 // 0.4
Output impedance
Ω
< 50
Output Voltage Swing, min. @ 24-28 V CCP voltage supply
Vp
8
Noise (A-Weighted) max.
µV
2.5
Noise (A-Weighted) typ.
µV
1.8
Noise (Linear 20 Hz – 20 kHz) max.
µV
6
Noise (Linear 20 Hz – 20 kHz) typ.
µV
3.5
Gain
dB
-0.45
Power supply (Constant Current Power)
mA
2 to 20 (typ. 4)
DC bias voltage, typ.
V
12
Temperature range, operation
°C / °F
-30 to 70 / -22 to 158
Temperature range, storage
°C / °F
-40 to 85 / -40 to 185
Humidity range non condensing
% RH
0 to 95
TEDS UDID (IEEE 1451.4)
I27-0-0-0U
Connector type
SMB
CE/RoHS compliant/WEEE registered
Yes / Yes, Yes
Weight
g / oz
4.0 / 0.14

Conditions: 23 °C Ambient temperature
4 mA / 24 V open loop CCP voltage
18 pF dummy microphone
3 m output coax-cable

GRAS Sound & Vibration reserves the right to change specifications and accessories without notice.

Dimensions

Ordering info

Included items

GR0010

Adapter for 1/4" preamplifier and 1/2" microphone

Optional items

GRAS AA0027

3 m SMB - BNC Cable

GRAS AL0029

1/4" Microphone Holder, POM

GRAS AL0013

1/4" Microphone Holder, Stainless Steel

GRAS AL0005

Swivel head

GRAS AL0006

Tripod
GRAS RA0063

Adapter for 1/8" microphone and 1/4" preamplifier

GRAS RA0006

Right-angled (90º) Adapter for 1/4" Microphone and 1/4" Preamplifier

GRAS RA0080

6pF Preamplifier-input adapter for 1/4" microphones

GRAS 12AL

1-Channel CCP Power Module with A-weighting filter

GRAS 12AQ

2-Channel Universal Power Module with signal conditioning and PC interface

GRAS Sound & Vibration reserves the right to change specifications and accessories without notice.