The GRAS 26AG is a small robust preamplifier with insert voltage calibration facility. 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 application & use
Precision measurements
Low-pressure measurements
General-purpose preamplifiers
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 the 26AG preamplifier ensures reliable operation under humid conditions owing to the heat generated by internal power dissipation.
Compatibility
The 26AG preamplifier is compatible with ½-inch microphones as defined in international standard IEC1094 Measurement Microphones, Part 4: Specifications for working standard microphones. The mounting thread (11.7 mm - 60 UNS-2) is compatible with other available makes of similar microphone preamplifiers.
The 26AG is integrated with a 7-pin LEMO series 1B plug and comes with an insert-voltage calibration facility for determining the open-circuit sensitivity of condenser microphones.
Connector
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7-pin LEMO 1B male (ext. view)
Specifications
| Frequency range (±0.2 dB) with 18 pF dummy microphone |
Hz |
2.5 to 200 kHz |
| Slew rate |
V/µs |
20 |
| Input impedance |
GΩ // pF |
20 // 0.4 |
| Output impedance |
Ω |
75 |
| Maximum output voltage amplitude (±14 V / +28 V supply) |
Vp |
12 |
| Maximum output voltage amplitude (±60 V / +120 V supply) |
Vp |
50 |
| Noise (A-weighted) maximum |
µV |
2.5 |
| Noise (A-weighted) typical |
µV |
1.8 |
| Noise (Linear 20 Hz – 20 kHz) maximum |
µV |
6 |
| Noise (Linear 20 Hz – 20 kHz) typical |
µV |
3.5 |
| Gain |
dB |
-0.25 |
| Single supply voltage |
V |
28 to 120 |
| Balanced supply voltage |
V |
±14 to ±60 |
| DC offset minimum (single supply) |
V |
0.5 × Vs − 1 |
| DC offset maximum (single supply) |
V |
0.5 × Vs + 4 |
| Balanced supply DC compensation |
V |
-1 to 4 |
| Operating temperature range |
°C / °F |
-30 to 70 / -22 to 158 |
| Storage temperature range |
°C / °F |
-40 to 85 / -40 to 185 |
| Humidity range (non-condensing) |
% RH |
0 to 95 |
| Connector type |
– |
LEMO 7-pin (FGG.1B.307) |
| CE / RoHS / WEEE compliance |
– |
Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Weight |
g / oz |
34.0 / 1.24 |
Conditions: 23 °C Ambient temperature, ±60V/+120V power supply, 18 pF dummy microphone, 3 m output cable.
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Low frequency response for various microphone capacities
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Max. RMS output signal for various cable loads with 120 V supply
GRAS Sound & Vibration reserves the right to change specifications and accessories without notice.
Dimensions
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