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)