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Chapter 3
Characteristics
3.1 Frequency Characteristics
Over the frequency range 100 Hz to 10 kHz the sound power level of the Type 4204 is above
70 dB re 1 pW in each 1/3-octave band (see Fig. 3.1). The Type 4204 can operate either from a
50 Hz or 60 Hz mains supply. The instrument is very stable, the output power varying less than
± 0,5 dB over the operating temperature range –10 to + 50°C. The typical A-weighted sound
power level with a 50 Hz and 60 Hz mains supply is 92 dB and 96 dB (re 1 pW) respectively.
Fig.3.1 Typical sound power spectrum of Type 4204
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Sound Power Level of 4204 (dB re 1 pW)
80
100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
75
70
85
Frequency (Hz)
A-weighted level for
60 Hz line freq. and
115 V line volt = 96.0 dBA
A-weighted level for
50 Hz line freq. and
220 V line volt = 91.7 dBA