OverviewFamily 4939 is a 1/4" free-field microphone set with external polarization and stainless steel diaphragm and grille, developed for acoustic measurements in extreme industrial environments. Units can be supplied as sealed microphone + preamplifier assemblies with unique type and serial identification and optional TEDS.
Key features- 1/4" free-field microphone set, externally polarized
- Stainless steel diaphragm and grille for corrosive or harsh environments
- Sensitivity variants available (typ. 3.5 mV/Pa and 4 mV/Pa)
- Designed for acoustic testing at elevated temperatures (marketing information indicates up to 150°C)
- Delivered with microphone set components and connector variants per configuration
Applications- Free-field acoustic measurements
- Industrial sound testing in high-temperature or corrosive environments
- Production and end-of-line acoustic quality control where rugged sensors are required
Variants and usage notes- Requires external preamplifier for operation; recommended preamplifier when combined: type 2669-L
- Available sensitivity variants and set configurations (see model suffixes)
- Units can include TEDS for automatic identification (type, serial, sensitivity)
Technical specifications- Product family / model: Family 4939 (TYPE 4939)
- Product type: Free-field microphone set (IEC 61094 reference)
- Polarization: externally polarized (classic)
- Sensitivities: typically 3.5 mV/Pa and 4 mV/Pa (model dependent)
- Frequency range: approx. 4 Hz – 100 kHz
- Dynamic range (typ.): low ≈35 dB, high ≈164 dB
- Diameter: 1/4"
- Venting: side venting for pressure compensation
- Output: passive (requires external preamplifier)
- Materials: stainless steel diaphragm and grille
- Operating temperatures: marketing information indicates reliable testing up to 150°C; specification table lists a maximum operational temperature of 80°C (see manufacturer documentation for applicable limits)
- Assembly and traceability: units may be assembled in cleanroom, sealed, with unique type and serial number; TEDS supported