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Outdoor Microphone for Optimus Sound Level Meters

Outdoor Microphone
Outdoor Microphone
Outdoor Microphone Outdoor Mic with Optional Tripod Outdoor Mic with Optional Tripod

Price List

MK170
£1185.00 +VAT
Outdoor microphone parts for Optimus meters
Lead time 1 week

ZL184
£76.00 +VAT
Optimus connection cable
Lead time 1 week

CT1
£56.00 +VAT
Tripod for MK170 outdoor microphone
In stock

The delivery price is calculated during checkout based on your location and the goods ordered. Our basic delivery prices are:

Delivery within United Kingdom: £12.00 +VAT

Delivery Service: Next working day*

* For products that are in stock and the order received by midday.

Some products go through a final configuration and calibration before being shipped. If the calibration labs are busy this can add up to two days on to the delivery schedule but guarantees a fresh calibration.

MK170
£1185.00 +VAT
Outdoor microphone parts for Optimus meters
1 week

ZL184
£76.00 +VAT
Optimus connection cable
1 week

Features

  • Weather protection for Optimus microphones
  • Mounts on a standard (optional) tripod
  • 10m extension cable included
  • Windshield and bird-spike included
  • Uses the meter's microphone capsule
  • 15 Year Warranty

Applications

  • Outdoor noise measurement
  • Environmental noise assessment
  • Measuring sound level in poor weather
  • Construction and industrial sites
  • Traffic and transport noise

Outdoor Microphone

The MK170 Outdoor Microphone is for use with an Optimus Green environmental sound level meter, but can be used with some of the other Optimus data logging meters too. It provides weather protection for the microphone capsule and the ability to mount it on a tripod or mast for unattended noise monitoring.

The Outdoor Mic consists of a weatherproof preamplifier, windshield, bird-spike and microphone extension cable. It uses the microphone capsule from the Optimus sound level meter, so no additional capsule is included.

There is no weather protection for the sound level meter itself, which must be mounted indoors or in a weatherproof enclosure. If you need protection for the sound level meter too then please see the range of Outdoor Noise Kits, which are available with or without the meter.

Mounting

At the bottom of the MK170 is a standard thread to mount to a camera tripod (not included, order code CT1). This could also be used to mount to a mast or other construction.

What Do I Need?

If you already have an Optimus Green sound level meter (or buying one separately) then you will need:

  • MK170 Outdoor microphone parts to provide protection for your mic capsule.
  • ZL184 1m interface cable that connects the sound level meter to the 10m outdoor cable.

Outdoor Kit Replacement Microphone

If you have the CK670 Optimus Outdoor Kit (with custom battery pack) and need a replacement microphone with 10m cable then the order code is MK170.

If you have the later CK675 or CK685 Optimus Outdoor Kit (with lead acid batteries) then please see the MK172 Outdoor Microphone.

Optimus Sound Level Meter

The MK170 Outdoor Microphone can work with different meters from the whole Optimus range. However, as the Optimus Green meters include the functions and measurement parameters that are generally needed for environmental noise monitoring we recommend one of the following:

Outdoor Mic or Outdoor Kit?

If the sound level meter is going to be indoors or in a weatherproof enclosure with power available then all you need is the MK170 Outdoor Mic and ZL184 interface cable.

However, if the meter needs protection too we recommend getting the Outdoor Kit, which includes the MK170 microphone along with a weatherproof case for the meter and batteries to keep it running for up to a week.

If you don't already have a meter then we have a full range of Outdoor Kits that include everything you need.