CAS901 Measurement Microphone Verification and Calibration System

CAS901 is a newly launched microphone verification and calibration system by Beijing BSWA Technology. It provides solutions for metrology units, production lines, military enterprises, and university research institutes to build microphone metrology and calibration systems, helping customers meet ISO 9000 certification requirements for microphone measurement accuracy.

The CAS901 measurement system includes hardware and test software, supporting the electrostaticactuator method, free-field comparison method, and dynamic range limit testing. It measures important parameters such as microphone sensitivity, frequency response, phase, and maximum sound pressure level. 

The system hardware meets the requirements of GB/T 20441.6-2017, JJG 175-2015, JJF 1738-2019,JJF 1653-2017, JJG 1172-2019 and other calibration and verification regulations. 

VA-Audio test software runs on Windows and features multiple test modules. A single test can yieldmultiple parameter results. It supports importing correction values and automatically applies them for free-field frequency response. Test results can be saved and imported for intuitive comparison,greatly improving microphone testing efficiency.


Features

●  Complies with GB/T 20441.6-2017, JJG 175-2015, JJF 1738-2019, JJF 1653-2017, JJG 1172-2019 standards

●  High-precision measurement system supporting microphone sensitivity, frequency response, phase matching, maximum SPL, and more

●  Suitable for 1”, 1/2”, 1/4” and other microphone specifications

●  Comes with test software featuring various test/analysis modules for easy operation

●  Robust database for historical measurement data, intuitive comparison and monitoring ofmicrophone data changes

●  Helps enterprises build self-inspection systems for microphones, saving time and cost, and better meeting ISO9000 annual verification requirements


Applications

●  Verification and certification of working standard microphones

●  Periodic inspection and accuracy checking of microphones

●  Phase matching and selection for microphone arrays

●  Standard metrology for metrology institutes, certification bodies, and manufacturing enterprises (e.g., automotive manufacturers)

Hardware System

Component
Description
Sound Source

CA918 free-field standard sound source, CA925 high sound pressure calibrator

Data Acquisition

NI PXIe dual-channel input/output acquisition card, 204.8 kHz sampling rate, 24-bit

Power Amplifier

BSWA PA700 low-distortion D-class amp, max 270W (4Ω/8Ω)

Electrostatic Actuator

BSWA EA011/EA012 electrostatic actuators, for 1”, 1/2”, 1/4”microphones

Power Supply

BSWA AS021 actuator power supply, output +800VDC

Others

BSWA CS002 microphone test stand, effectively reduces environmental noise


Note: For detailed system configurations and product specifications, please refer to the BSWA official website or contact the sales department.



Hardware Details

1. Sound Source


CA918 Free-field Standard Sound Source: 3.5-inch high-sensitivity speaker unit, frequency range 125 Hz–20 kHz, for use in anechoic or free-field environments; compliantwith JJG1172 working standard microphone (free-field comparison method) regulations.

CA925 High Sound Pressure Calibrator: Produces stable 170 dB@500 Hz; compliant with JJF1738 for dynamic range calibration.


2. Data Acquisition

⚫ NI PXIe dual-channel input/output data acquisition hardware, 204.8 kHz, 24-bit,Thunderbolt interface.

3. Power Amplifier
PA700 Low-Noise D-Class Amplifier: Max output 270W (4Ω/8Ω), built-in noisegenerator, Bluetooth and remote control, output noise as low as 120uVRMS (A- weighting).


4. Electrostatic Actuator
EA011/EA012 Electrostatic Actuator: Excites diaphragm with electrical signals,compliant with IEC 61094-6, ANSI S1.10, for 1”, 1/2”, 1/4” microphones.

5. Power Supply
AS021 Actuator Power Supply: Powers electrostatic actuator, outputs +0V, +200V, +800V DC.

6. Others

CS002 Microphone Test Stand: Sound isolation chamber with built-in banana socket,excellent isolation performance.


Software System

The CAS901 system uses BSWA's self-developed VA-Audio test software, designed for performance testing of electroacoustic products such as speakers, microphones, and mobile phones.

VA-Audio, together with dual-channel input/output acquisition, controls signal acquisition and output for complex electroacoustic tests including frequency response, sensitivity, and phase difference.


Recommended Installation Configuration

⚫ Processor: Pentium 2GHz or higher, dual-core recommended Operating System: Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP, or Vista Memory: 1GB

⚫ Hard Drive: 60GB

⚫ Monitor: 14 inches


Test Interfaces

VA-Audio Main Interface


Sensitivity Test InterfaceTest


Settings Interface


Test Interface



Test Schemes

1. Electrostatic Actuator Test Method

Designed according to JJG 175-2015, can measure:

⚫ Pressure field frequency response (20 Hz–100 kHz)

⚫ Sensitivity

⚫ Phase difference

⚫ Harmonic distortion

VA-Audio supports importing free-field correction values and automatically generates corrected frequency response curves.




2. Free-field Test Method

Designed according to JJG 1172-2019, can measure:
⚫ Free-field frequency response
⚫ Sensitivity




3. Microphone Dynamic Range Upper Limit Test
Designed according to JJF1738-2019, can measure:

⚫ Microphone dynamic range upper limit



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CAS901 BSWA Measurement Microphone Verification and Calibration System