GRAS 26AS 1/4" Standard Preamplifier with 3 m Integrated Cable, Very Short

Freq range: 2.5 Hz to 200 kHz
Noise: 6 µV Gain: -0.29 dB
Special feature: Very short

The GRAS ¼" Preamplifier Type 26AS is a small robust unit short enough for use in confined spaces, e.g., for binaural measurements with the KEMAR Manikin (GRAS 45BB or GRAS 45BC) or GRAS 45CA Hearing-protector Test Fixture. It has a very low inherent-noise level, a wide 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

All GRAS microphone preamplifiers are based on a small ceramic thick-film substrate with a very high input impedance. The ceramic substrate is shielded by a guard ring to minimise the influence of stray capacitance and microphonic interference. The casing is made of stainless steel for maximum strength and durability. The small dimensions of this preamplifier ensures reliable operation under humid conditions owing to the heat generated by internal power dissipation.

Dynamic Range

GRAS 26AS can handle both single and dual-sided power supplies. The supply can vary between 28 VDC and 120 VDC single-sided or ±14 VDC and ±60 VDC dual-sided. When using the high supply voltage (120 VDCor ±60 VDC), the dynamic range exceeds140 dB.

Noise

The electrical circuit in GRAS 26AS is built on a ceramic substrate using selected low-noise components to gain very low self-noise. The electrical self-noise is so low that system noise is mainly determined by the microphone capsule’s thermal noise.

Frequency response

The low-frequency cut-off of the GRAS 26AS preamplifier is mainly determined by the input impedance of the preamplifier and the capacitance of the microphone capsule. The capacities 20 pF,6.4 pF and 3 pF equal the typical capacitances of 1/2", 1/4" and 1/8" microphone cartridges respectively.

The high-frequency cut-off is determined by the preamplifier’s ability to drive capacitive loads (slewrate), caused by the cable. For large-signals, the effects of these parameters must be accounted for when measurements are performed. The large-signal response for Type 26AS for various capacitive loads corresponding to different cable lengths is shown in the data sheet. The output level is in decibels relative to 1 Volt. Typical capacitance for the cable is 100 pF/m(30pF/foot).

Connector

The GRAS 26AS is provided with a 3 m lightweight cable terminating in a 7-pin LEMO series 1B plug. The cable is only 2.5 mm in diameter and will withstand temperatures from–40 °C to +150 °C. An adaptor GR0010 for GRAS 1/2" microphones is included. 

7-pin LEMO plug 1B male (ext. view)

Specifications

Frequency range (±0.2 dB) with 18 pF microphone dummy
Hz
2.5 to 80 k
Slew rate
V/µs
20
Input impedance
GΩ // pF
20 // 0.4
Output impedance
Ω
75
Output Voltage Swing, max. @ ±14V/+28V power supply
Vp
10
Output Voltage Swing, max. @ ±60V/+120V power supply
Vp
50
Noise (A-Weighted) max.
µV
6
Noise (A-Weighted) typ.
µV
4
Noise (Linear 20 Hz – 20 kHz) max.
µV
10
Noise (Linear 20 Hz – 20 kHz) typ.
µV
8
High-pass filter @3dB cut-off
Hz
TBD
Gain
dB
-0.29
Power supply, single
V
28 to 120
Power supply, balanced
V
±14 to ±60
DC bias voltage, typ.
V
-1.5 to 5
DC-offset, min., single suppy
V
0.5 x Vs - 1
DC-offset, max., single suppy
V
0.5 x Vs + 4
DC-offset, balanced supply
V
-1 to 4
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
Connector type
7-pin LEMO (FGG.1B.307)
CE/RoHS compliant/WEEE registered
Yes / Yes, Yes
Weight
g / oz
TBD / TBD
Weight with cable and connector
g / oz
TBD / TBD

Conditions: 23 °C Ambient temperature, ±60V/+120V power supply, 18 pF dummy microphone, 3 m output cable.

 

 Typical low-frequency response of Type 26AL for ½″ (20 pF), ¼″ (6.5 pF) and ⅛″ (3 pF) microphones

 

Typical max. rms output signal with 120 V and 30 V supply

 

 


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

Dimensions

Ordering info

Included items

GRAS GR0010

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

Optional items

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 12AA

2-Channel Power Module with gain, filters and SysCheck generator

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.