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Sound and Vibration Testing Questions

Resources for Sound and Vibration Measurements

When do I use an impact hammer or a modal shaker? What's new in digital sensing and software? What do I do if my sound and vibration measurement data looks bad? What's the best accelerometer mounting method to use in my application?

In addition to a webinar recording below on these topics, our Application Experts have compiled a list of resources to help answer these frequently asked questions and much more.

Shaker Testing

Modal Testing Resources [articles + videos]
Modal Shaker Frequently Asked Questions [technical reference]
Modal Excitation Tutorial [presentation]
Piano Wire Stinger Use [article]
Shaker Selection Guide [product]
Modal and Vibration Shaker Kits [product rentals]

Sensors and Cabling

Accelerometer Basics [article archive]
Filtered Accelerometers from PCB Piezotronics [product]
Accelerometers and Accessories [product rentals]

Noise Monitoring

Noise Monitoring Basics [article archive]
How to Set Reference Spectra on 831C - Section 9.14 [user guide]
Why Calibrate Your Sound Level Meter? [video]
Noise Monitoring Solutions [product rentals]

Digital Sensing

Frequently Asked Questions for Digiducer and ICP-USB Digital Signal Conditioner [technical reference]
Software for Digiducer and ICP-USB Digital Signal Conditioner [product]
Digital Sensing Kits [product rentals]

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About The Modal Shop

The Modal Shop, Inc. offers structural vibration and acoustic sensing systems and services for various applications in design and test laboratories as well as manufacturing plants. An extensive sound and vibration rental program, precision calibration systems, and both modal and vibration shakers are designed to simplify test phases. Non Destructive Testing Systems help manufacturers provide 100% quality inspection of metal components. The Modal Shop is a wholly owned subsidiary of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation.

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