Sound & Vibration Measurements: Common Testing Questions

From Modal Shaker Testing to Accelerometer Mounting Methods

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]

Sensors and Cabling

• Accelerometer Mounting Tutorials [videos]
• My Accelerometer Data Seems Bad… What Next? [article]
• The Trouble with Cables [article]
• Filtered Accelerometers from PCB Piezotronics [product]

Noise Monitoring

• Understanding Sound Power Basics [presentation]
• How to Set Reference Spectra on 831C - Section 9.14 [user guide]
• Why Calibrate Your Sound Level Meter? [video]

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]