Waterproof electret condenser microphones offer ingress protection ratings up to IP67

CUI’s Audio Group today announced a line of waterproof electret condenser microphones with Ingress Protection (IP) ratings of IP57, IP65, and IP67. Featuring sensitivity ratings from -42dB to -25dB and signal to noise ratios from 5dBA to 70dBA, these IP rated microphones are perfectly suited for a range of outdoor and industrial applications where environmental contaminants and moisture are a concern. All models in the portfolio carry omnidirectional directivity and are housed in compact packages with diameters as small as 4mm and depths as low as 1.5mm. These compact, omnidirectional microphones also offer operating voltages of 2VDC or 3VDC, operating frequencies ranging from 20Hz to 20,000Hz, and are available in wire lead and terminal mount configurations. Operating temperatures range from -40C up to +80C and all microphones are RoHS compliant.