PLACID PAH-02 HATS Head & Torso Simulator | IEC 60318-4 Compliant Acoustic Measurement
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The PLACID PAH-02 Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) is an advanced professional-grade acoustic measurement device designed to accurately replicate the acoustic properties of an average adult human head and torso. Engineered by PLACID Instruments, this simulator enables precise binaural sound measureme...
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The PLACID PAH-02 Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) is an advanced professional-grade acoustic measurement device designed to accurately replicate the acoustic properties of an average adult human head and torso. Engineered by PLACID Instruments, this simulator enables precise binaural sound measurements and realistic speech simulation critical for research and product testing.
Key benefits of the PLACID PAH-02 include high fidelity ear simulators compliant with IEC 60318-4 standards, delivering exceptional frequency response from 50 Hz to 16 kHz within ±2 dB referenced to 250 Hz. With a wide dynamic range of 25 to 140 dB and a low noise floor below 30 dB SPL (A-weighted), it guarantees reliable measurement results in various acoustic environments. The sensitivity of -39 dB re 1 V/Pa and IEPE (24 V, 4 mA) BNC outputs facilitate seamless integration with professional acoustic analyzers.
The integrated mouth simulator meets IEEE 269 and ITU-T Rec. P.51 standards, delivering sound pressure levels exceeding 110 dB re 20 µPa in the frequency range of 100 Hz to 10 kHz. Distortion levels remain impressively low, under 1.5% above 200 Hz and below 1% above 300 Hz, making it ideal for precise speech and audio device evaluation.
Technical specifications include a compact size of 356 × 179 × 300 mm and lightweight construction at 3.1 kg, ensuring portability for field and laboratory applications. The unit is supplied with an individual calibration certificate, while ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services are available upon request, ensuring traceability and compliance for industrial and research-grade measurements.
Applications span a broad range of industries, including automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) testing, aerospace acoustic analysis, building acoustics, environmental noise monitoring, telecommunications device evaluation, hearing aid calibration, and binaural audio recording. The PLACID PAH-02 offers unparalleled accuracy for engineers, acoustic researchers, consultants, and quality control professionals demanding reliable and repeatable acoustic test data.
Compliant with internationally recognized IEC and IEEE standards, the PLACID PAH-02 supports rigorous quality assurance and product development workflows in both R&D and production environments.
To learn more about the PLACID PAH-02 Head and Torso Simulator, request a personalized quote or schedule a demonstration by contacting Placid Asia, the authorized distributor. Elevate your acoustic measurement precision today with PLACID Instruments’ trusted HATS solution.
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