Rat's Vocalization in Rats and Mice
Ultrasonic vocalizations in Rats
Ultrasonic vocalizations in RatsEquipment for recording and playback of ultrasonic vocalizations (USV) in laboratory rats and mice
Avisoft-UltraSoundGate 116Hb with high-quality condenser microphone
To Study Rat’s vocalizations (USV) in laboratory rats and mice (20KHz to 60KHz)
Ultrasound recording interface with a balanced analog input, trigger button, acoustic monitoring output, rugged aluminium housing, USB 2.0 interface and recording software Avisoft-RECORDER USGH.
| Number of channels | 1 |
| ADC type | Delta-Sigma architecture with integrated adaptive anti-aliasing filter |
| Resolution | 16 bit or 8 bit |
| Sample rates [kHz] | 300, 250, 214, 187.5, 166.6, 150, 125, 100, 75, 62.5, 50 |
| Frequency response (-3dB, external input without mic) | 20 Hz – 140 kHz |
| Acoustic monitor output | yes (adjustable 2 to 30-fold undersampling), adjustable volume |
| Overload indicator (red LED) | yes |
| Peak level meter (4 LEDs) | no |
| Input sensitivity (max trim) | -43.2dBV = -41 dBu = 6.9 mVrms |
| Input sensitivity (min trim) | -3.2dBV = -1 dBu = 0.69 Vrms |
| Gain adjustment potentiometer | 40 dB continuous range |
| Input impedance | 50 kOhm |
| Analog input connector | female XLR-5 socket |
| Other inputs | none |
| Computer interface | USB 2.0, isochronous high-speed mode |
| Physical USB connection | standard B-type USB socket |
| Maximum power supply current (drawn from the USB) | 190 mA |
| Housing | compact aluminum enclosure |
| Physical dimensions (W/H/D) in mm | 80 x 42 x 130 |
| Weight | 300 g |
| Included software | Avisoft-RECORDER USGH |
| System requirements | PC with at least an Intel Atom at 1 GHz, running Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 |
UltraSoundGate 116Hb complete kit for recording ultrasound in air with condenser microphone
- UltraSoundGate 116Hb with Avisoft-RECORDERUSGH,
- Very sensitive externally polarized condenser microphone (CM16/CMPA) with a flat frequency response, replaceable capsule, low-noise and low-distortion preamplifier,
- Microphone extension cable (5 m),
- Microphone stand (microphone clamp and mini tripod)
