The 40BF is an IEC 61094 WS3F ¼" externally polarized free-field microphone with rear-venting. It is a high-precision Type 1 condenser microphone made according to IEC 61094-4 requirements. It's a low sensitivity microphone that is ideal for high-level and high-frequency measurements. It can measure high sound pressure levels of up to 166 dB due to its low sensitivity. Its frequency range reaches up to 100 kHz dues to its small size