GRAS 43AG Ear & Cheek Simulator

ANSI: S3.7
IEC: 60318-4
Other specs: Refer to the ear simulator
included in the specific configuration

The GRAS 43AG Ear and Cheek Simulator represents the section of a head most important for realistic reproduction of the acoustic properties of the ear of an average human head. It allows the use of an ITU-T type 3.3 pinna or an Anthropometric Pinna, either with an IEC 60318-4 Ear Simulator, a Low-Noise Ear Simulator system, a High-Frequency Ear Simulator or a Hi-Res Ear Simulator.

Technology

Introduction

The GRAS 43AG Ear and Cheek Simulator is a unique, multi-faceted and multi-purpose tool that helps you accomplish the job effectively. We call it the table-top KEMAR as it offers you much of the KEMAR capability in a convenient and portable package.

Our vision for the 43AG is to assist you in all facets of the product development cycle: From R&D testing to the final test and approval of the finished product. As your product is put together, your team needs to ensure that individual changes do not conflict with your overall vision. Much of this validation work can be accomplished at their desks, in real-time, making you comfortable and giving you the stamp of approval of the final product.

Additionally, very few manufacturers have their entire production vertically integrated and are therefore highly dependent on the quality delivered by their sub-suppliers. To ensure the quality of the complete product, GRAS offers a variety of mobile test platforms that can easily be deployed at your supplier and in your incoming control department. The 43AG Ear and Cheek Simulator by GRAS provides that comfort and security: The parts comply with the highest standards: Yours.

TEDS Compatibility

All CCP-based configurations (-2, -4, -7, and -9) are IEEE 1451.4 TEDS v. 1.0 compliant. If your measurement platform supports Transducer Electronic Data Sheets (TEDS), you will be able to read and write data like properties and calibration data.

Typical applications and use

The 43AG is a multi-purpose tool and can, for example, be used to verify frequency response, distortion, isolation, and leakage.

Its versatility means that it can be used for testing both concha and insert types earphones. It can also be used for headphone and headset testing, both circumaural and supra-aural types. Also, all common types of hearing aids and telephone handset can be tested with the 43AG.

To make ordering and decision making easier, we have made 43AG available in a number of configurations. Except for a few simple steps, they are fully assembled, calibrated and ready for use.

The following configurations are available:

43AG-1 and -2

43AG-1 Ear and Cheek Simulator, LEMO is configured with an Externally Polarized Ear Simulator According to IEC 60318-4 and a large KEMAR Right Pinna 55 Shore OO.

43AG-2 Ear and Cheek Simulator, CCP is configured with a Prepolarized Ear Simulator According to IEC 60318-4 and a large KEMAR Right Pinna 55 Shore OO.

With these configurations, tests can be performed according to the following standards:

  • IEC 60959

  • IEC 60318-4 (former IEC 60711)

  • ITU-T Rec. P.57 Type 2 Artificial Ear

  • ITU-T Rec. P.57 Type 3.3 Pinna Simulator

43AG-3 and -4

43AG-3 Ear and Cheek Simulator w Anthropometric Pinna, LEMO is configured with an Externally Polarized Ear Simulator According to IEC 60318-4 and a large KEMAR Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO.

43AG-4 Ear and Cheek Simulator w Anthropometric Pinna, CCP is configured with a Prepolarized Ear Simulator According to IEC 60318-4 and a large KEMAR Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO.

The anthropometric pinna has anatomically shaped concha and ear canal, resulting in Improved fit and repeatability. The outer pinna has improved collapsibility. In addition to the traditional push mounting from the outside, the pinna is secured with two screws from the inside. These two screws ensure that the pinna is held firmly in place. Therefore, it seals perfectly against the ear simulator and the cheek plate, and it is therefore possible to mount and dismount DUTs repeatedly without compromising the seal. The outer shape of the anthropometric pinna conforms with ITU-T Type 3.3. Read more about the anthropometric pinna here.

Choose one of these configurations if you need to test insert type earphones, or if you want the benefits of the improved collapsibility of the new pinna when testing circum-aural and supra-aural earphones.

43AG-5

43AG-5 Ear and Cheek Simulator, Low-noise, is configured with a 43BB Low-noise Ear Simulator System and a large KEMAR Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO.

The anthropometric pinna has anatomically shaped concha and ear canal and offers better fit, placement, and seal, resulting in improved low-frequency testing and better low-noise testing. Also, the more realistic ear canal combined with a more flexible pinna provides greater repeatability in measurements of in-ear, circum-aural or supra-aural headphones. The outer shape of the anthropometric pinna conforms with ITU-T Type 3.3. Read more about the advantages of the anthropometric pinna here.

The reduced noise floor of the 43BB low-noise system results in very good correlation to subjective listening results. Read more about the 43BB Low-noise Ear Simulator System here.

43AG-6 and -7

43AG-6 Ear and Cheek Simulator, with High-Frequency Ear Simulator, LEMO is  configured with an externally polarized High-Frequency Ear Simulator and a large KEMAR Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO.

43AG-7 Ear and Cheek Simulator, with High-Frequency Ear Simulator, CCP   is configured with a prepolarized High-Frequency Ear Simulator and a large KEMAR Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO.

The GRAS RA0401 is an externally polarized  high-frequency version of the well-known standardized 60318-4 ear simulator, RA0402 is the prepolarized equivalent. They comply with IEC60318-4, but extend the useful frequency range to 20 kHz within a narrow tolerance band. Read more about the RA0401 here, and the RA0402 here.

The anthropometric pinna has anatomically shaped concha and ear canal and offers better fit, placement and seal, resulting in improved low and high frequency testing. Also, the more realistic ear canal combined with a more flexible pinna provides greater repeatability in measurements of in-ear, circum-aural or supra-aural headphones. The outer shape of the anthropometric pinna conforms with ITU-T Type 3.3. Read more about the advantages of the anthropometric pinna here.

43AG-8 and -9

43AG-8 Ear and Cheek Simulator, with Hi-Res Ear Simulator, LEMO is configured with an externally polarized Hi-Res Ear Simulator and a large KEMAR Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO.

43AG-9 Ear and Cheek Simulator, with Hi-Res Ear Simulator, CCP is configured with a prepolarized Hi-Res Ear Simulator and a large KEMAR Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO.

The GRAS RA0403 is an externally polarized  hi-res version of the well-known standardized 60318-4 ear simulator, RA0404 is the prepolarized equivalent. They comply with IEC60318-4. The use of 1/4" microphones extend the useful frequency range to 50 kHz within a narrow tolerance band. Read more about the RA0403 here, and the RA0404 here.

The anthropometric pinna has anatomically shaped concha and ear canal and offers better fit, placement and seal, resulting in improved low and high frequency testing. Also, the more realistic ear canal combined with a more flexible pinna provides greater repeatability in measurements of in-ear, circum-aural or supra-aural headphones. The outer shape of the anthropometric pinna conforms with ITU-T Type 3.3. Read more about the advantages of the anthropometric pinna here.

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The contents of each of these configurations are listed in the tab Ordering info.

Compatibility

KEMAR pinnae are available for the 43AG: small and large in "soft" and "normal" versions. VA-Style as well as anthropometric pinnae are available. To ensure that the base of the pinna is flush with the cheek plate, only right pinnae should be used.

System verification

For sensitivity calibration, we recommend using a pistonphone like GRAS 42AP Intelligent Pistonphone  or the GRAS 42AA Pistonphone.

Quality and warranty

All GRAS Ear Simulators are made of high-quality materials that will ensure life-long stability and robustness. The microphones inside the Ear Simulators are all assembled in verified clean-room environments by skilled and dedicated operators with many years of expertise in this field.

The microphone diaphragm, body, and improved protection grid are made of high-grade stainless steel, which makes the microphone resistant to physical damage, as well as corrosion caused by aggressive air or gasses.

This, combined with the reinforced gold-plated microphone terminal which guarantees a highly reliable connection, enables GRAS to offer 5 years warranty against defective materials and workmanship.

Service

If you accidentally damage the Ear Simulator and the microphone inside the Ear Simulator, we can — in most cases — replace and repair it at a very reasonable cost and with short turn-around time. This not only protects your investment but also pleases your quality assurance department because you don’t have to worry about new serial numbers, etc.

Calibration 

Before leaving the factory, all GRAS products are calibrated in a controlled laboratory environment using traceable calibration equipment.

Depending on the use, measurement environment, and internal quality control programs, we recommend recalibrating the microphone at least once a year.

Specifications

Theoretical dynamic range lower limit with GRAS preamplifier
dB(A)
25
Theoretical dynamic range upper limit with GRAS preamplifier @ +28 V / ±14 V power supply
dB
153
Theoretical dynamic range upper limit with GRAS preamplifier @ +120 V / ±60 V power supply
dB
164
Set sensitivity @ 250 Hz (±2 dB)
mV/Pa
12.5
Set sensitivity @ 250 Hz (±2 dB)
dB re 1V/Pa
-38.1
Coupler volume
mm³
1260 @ 500 Hz
Resonance frequency
kHz
13.5 (ear sim)
Temperature range, operation
°C / °F
-30 to 60 / -22 to 140
Temperature coefficient @250 Hz
dB/°C / dB/°F
- 0.01 / -0.006
Humidity range non condensing
% RH
0 to 75
ANSI standard
S3.7
IEC standard
60318-4 (former 60711)
CE/RoHS compliant/WEEE registered
Yes/Yes/Yes
Weight
g / oz
1.95 kg / 68.784


Specifications are the common specifications for all 43AG-configurations.

Further specifications can be found at the product pages for the ear simulators included.

43AG-1 and 43AG-3: RA0045

   

Sensitivity

mV/Pa

 12.5

Dynamic range lower limit

dB(A)

  25

Dynamic range upper limit

dB

 164

Frequency range

Hz

100-20000

43AG-2 and 43AG-4: RA0045-S1

   

Sensitivity

mV/Pa

12.5

Dynamic range lower limit

dB(A)

25

Dynamic range upper limit

dB

150

Frequency range

Hz

100-20000

43AG-5: 43BB Low-noise Ear Simulator System

   

Sensitivity 

mv/Pa

 800

Dynamic range lower limit

dB(A)

10.5

Dynamic range upper limit

dB

113

Frequency range

Hz

100-20000

43AG-6/43AG-7: RA0401/RA0402 High-Frequency Ear Simulator

   

Sensitivity

mV/Pa

12.5

Dynamic range lower limit

dB(A)

25

Dynamic range upper limit, RA0401

dB

164

Dynamic range upper limit, RA0402

dB

153

Frequency range

Hz

100-20000

43AG-8/43AG-9: RA0403/RA0404 Hi-Res Ear Simulator

   

Sensitivity

mV/Pa

1.6

Dynamic range lower limit

dB(A)

44

Dynamic range upper limit, RA0403

dB

169

Dynamic range upper limit, RA0404

dB

166

Frequency range

Hz

100-50000

 GRAS Sound & Vibration reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Ordering info

Included

43AG-1 Ear and Cheek Simulator LEMO

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB0065

KEMAR Large Right Pinna 55 Shore OO 

GRAS GR0917

Ear Canal Extension 

GRAS RA0045

Externally polarized Ear Simulator According to IEC 60318-4

GRAS RA0001

Right-angled 1/2" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 26AC-1

1/4" Preamplifier with 3 m integrated cable

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

43AG-2 Ear and Cheek Simulator CCP

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB0065

KEMAR Large Right Pinna 55 Shore OO 

GRAS GR0917

Ear Canal Extension 

GRAS RA0045-S1

Prepolarized Ear Simulator According to IEC 60318-4

GRAS RA0001

Right-angled 1/2" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 26CB

1/4" Preamplifier

GRAS AA0070

Microdot to BNC Cable, 3 m

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

 

43AG-3 Ear and Cheek Simulator w Anthropometric Pinna, LEMO

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB5000

KEMAR Large Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO 

GRAS GR1874

Ear Simulator Holder 

GRAS RA0045

Externally Polarized Ear Simulator According to IEC 60318-4

GRAS RA0001

Right-angled 1/2" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 26AC-1

1/4" Preamplifier with 3 m integrated cable

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

 

43AG-4 Ear and Cheek Simulator w Anthropometric Pinna, CCP

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB5000

KEMAR Large Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO 

GRAS GR1874

Ear Simulator Holder 

GRAS RA0045-S1

Pre-polarized Ear Simulator According to IEC 60318-4

GRAS RA0001

Right-angled 1/2" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 26CB

1/4" Preamplifier

GRAS AA0070

Microdot to BNC Cable, 3 m

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

 

43AG-5 Ear and Cheek Simulator, Low-noise

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB5000

Large Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO

GRAS GR1874

Ear Simulator Holder

GRAS RA0001

Right Angled 1/2" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 43BB

Low-noise Ear Simulator System

GRAS AA0059

LEMO 7-pin to 7-pin cable, 1 m

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS 12HF

Power Module for Low-noise Systems

43AG-6 Ear and Cheek Simulator w High-Frequency Ear Simulator, LEMO

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB5000

KEMAR Large Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO

GRAS GR1874

Ear Simulator Holder 

GRAS RA0401

Externally Polarized High-Frequency Ear Simulator

GRAS RA0001

Right-angled 1/2" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 26AC-1

1/4" Preamplifier with 3 m integrated cable

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

 

43AG-7 Ear and Cheek Simulator w High-Frequency Ear Simulator, CCP

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp   

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB5000

KEMAR Large Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO 

GRAS GR1874

Ear Simulator Holder 

GRAS RA0402

Pre-polarized High-Frequency Ear Simulator

GRAS RA0001

Right-angled 1/2" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 26CB

1/4" Preamplifier

GRAS AA0070

Microdot to BNC Cable, 3 m

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

 

43AG-8 Ear and Cheek Simulator w Hi-Res Ear Simulator, LEMO

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB5000

KEMAR Large Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO

GRAS GR1874

Ear Simulator Holder 

GRAS RA0403

Externally Polarized Hi-Res Ear Simulator

GRAS RA0001

Right-angled 1/4" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 26AC-1

1/4" Preamplifier with 3 m integrated cable

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

 

43AG-9 Ear and Cheek Simulator w Hi-Res Ear Simulator, CCP

GRAS RA0052

Test Jig with mounting base and adjustable force clamp   

GRAS RA0314

Cheek plate

GRAS KB5000

KEMAR Large Right Anthropometric Pinna 35 Shore OO 

GRAS GR1874

Ear Simulator Holder 

GRAS RA0404

Pre-polarized Hi-Res Ear Simulator

GRAS RA0001

Right-angled 1/4" to 1/4" Adapter

GRAS 26CB

1/4" Preamplifier

GRAS AA0070

Microdot to BNC Cable, 3 m

GRAS RA0199

Finger Simulator

GRAS GR0408

External Ear Canal

GRAS GR0409

Union Nut

 

Optional

Power Supply & Signal Conditioning

GRAS 12AQ

For both externally and prepolarized configurations: Power Module, dual-channel

GRAS 12AK

For externally polarized configurations, Power Module, single-channel

 

Pinna Simulators

GRAS KB0060

KEMAR Small Right Pinna 55 Shore OO

GRAS KB0065

KEMAR Large Right Pinna 55 Shore OO 

GRAS KB1060

KEMAR Small Right Pinna 35 Shore OO 

GRAS KB1065

KEMAR Large Right Pinna 35 Shore OO 

GRAS KB0090

KEMAR Large Right Pinna (VA-Style/SQ) 55 Shore OO  

GRAS KB1090

KEMAR Large Right Pinna (VA-Style) 35 Shore OO 

GRAS KB5000

Right Anthropometric Pinna

GRAS KB5001

Left Anthropometric Pinna

 

Calibration Equipment

GRAS RA0184

Force Gauge (0 - 25 N)

GRAS RA0157

1/2" Calibration Adapter for KEMAR pinnae (required for an 60318-4 (711) Configuration)

GRAS 42AP

Pistonphone with built-in precision barometer (250 Hz or 251.2 Hz, 114 dB ±0.05 dB) (recommended)     

GRAS 42AA

Pistonphone (250 Hz, 114 dB ±0.08 dB)

GRAS RA0090

94 dB Pistonphone Coupler for calibration of low-noise system

GRAS 42AG

Multifunction Sound Calibrator, Class 1

 

Cables

GRAS AA0008

3 m Extension cable, 7-pin LEMO to 7-pin LEMO for connection to power module

 

Miscellaneous

GRAS RA0196

High-tension Spring Kit (only relevant for 43AG delivered before summer 2014 and only if higher tension is required).

GRAS Sound & Vibration reserves the right to change accessories without notice.