Waterproof Electret Condenser Microphones Offer Ingress Protection Ratings up to IP67

02/20/2018

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 -42 to -25 dB and signal to noise ratios from 57 to 70 dBA, these IP rated microphones are ideally suited for a range of industrial and outdoor applications where moisture and environmental contaminants are a concern.

All models in the portfolio carry omnidirectional directivity and are housed in compact packages with diameters as small as 4 mm and depths as low as 1.5 mm. These compact, omnidirectional microphones also offer operating voltages of 2 Vdc or 3 Vdc, operating frequencies ranging from 20 to 20,000 Hz, and are available in wire lead and terminal mount configurations. Operating temperatures range from -40 up to +80°C and all microphones are RoHS compliant.

The IP rated microphones are available immediately with prices starting at $1.14 per unit at 1000 pieces through distribution. Please contact CUI for OEM pricing.

Summary
Product name: CME-1538-100LB, CMC-4015-130T, CMC-4015-25L100, CMC-2742WBL-25L, CMC-6027-42L100, CMC-6035-130T, CMC-9745-130T
Availability: Stock to 12 weeks
Possible users: Consumer, industrial, and portable electronics for outdoor use
Primary features: IP57, IP65, IP67 ratings
Cost: $1.14 per unit at 1000 pieces through distribution