PRODUCT DATA

OmniSourceTM Omnidirectional Sound Source — Type 4295

The OmniSource
The OmniSource Type 4295 represents a
breakthrough in omnidirectional sound
sources for the measurement of building
acoustics.

To make reproducible room acoustics

measurements, a device equating to a
point sound source, radiating sound
energy evenly in all directions is required.
The OmniSource Type 4295 achieves this
using a single high power loudspeaker,
radiating through a conical coupler to a
circular orifice.

The OmniSource Type 4295 combines

form with function, possessing an award
winning design and fulfilling all the
relevant standards for directivity (ISO 140
and ISO 3382).

4295
 Uses and Features

USES ❍ Architectural acoustics

❍ Reverberation time measurements
❍ Sound distribution measurements
❍ Spatial decay measurements

FEATURES ❍ Omnidirectional according to standards

❍ Handy and robust
❍ Low cost
❍ Attractive patented design

Omnidirectional Sound Sources

Fig. 1 The traditional solution,
OmniPower Type 4296
For most acoustical measurements, the sound source must radiate
sound evenly in all directions to give reproducible and reliable results.
Hence the relevant standards for the measurement of building acoustics
(ISO 140 and ISO 3382) require that an omnidirectional sound source be
used. The traditional solution uses 12 loudspeakers placed on a dodec-
ahedron. This solution provides high power, but is fairly cumbersome
and costly (see Fig. 1).

Fig. 2 The OmniSource Type 4295 New patented principle

The OmniSource Type 4295 (see Fig. 2) presents a new solution with a
design optimised for measurement of room acoustics, such as reverber-
ation time, sound distribution and spatial decay. The patented principle
of the OmniSource uses a single high-power loudspeaker, radiating
through a conical coupler to a circular orifice. The size of the orifice
and the shape of the OmniSource have been carefully engineered to
radiate sound evenly in all directions. Thus the OmniSource Type 4295
fulfils the national and international standards for omnidirectional
sound sources.

Comparison of features

Traditional New
Type: 4296 4295
Name: OmniPower OmniSource
Number of speakers: 12 1
Weight/kg: 14 3.5
Diameter/cm: 35 15
Tripod: Special Standard
Sound power: 122 dB 105 dB
Typical application: Sound insulation Room acoustics

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Design, Convenience and Economy
Fig. 3 OmniSource Type 4295 mounted
on a conventional tripod
Sound Power and Directivity
Fig. 4 1/3-octave maximum sound
power levels for OmniSource Type
4295. Pink noise 80 – 6300 Hz via
Power Amplifier Type 2716
Fig. 5 1/1-octave maximum sound
power levels for OmniSource Type
4295. Pink noise 63 – 8000 Hz via
Power Amplifier Type 2716
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The new design results in low weight
and slim size, making the Omni-
Source convenient to transport and
set up. The OmniSource mounts on
any standard tripod in the vertical
or horizontal position (see Fig. 3). A
textured hand-grip is provided in the
base for ease of handling and mount-
ing. A lightweight carrying case
(KE 0392) with foam inlay and adjust-
able shoulder strap is available as
an option. Using just one loudspeak-
er unit in a moulded polyurethane
cabinet, the OmniSource is both re-
liable and cost effective. The loud-
speaker unit is specifically designed
for the OmniSource and uses mag-
netic oil for cooling. It has high pow-
er capacity and will work with
amplifiers rated up to 150 W per
channel such as the Brüel & Kjær
Type 2716.
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Fig. 6 Directivity for OmniSource Type
4295 according to ISO 140: maximum
deviation from mean for “gliding” 30°
arc. Upper and lower curves are
ISO 140 tolerances
Fig. 7 Directivity for OmniSource
Type 4295 according to ISO 3382:
maximum deviation from mean for
“gliding” 30 ° arc. Upper and lower
curves are ISO 3382 tolerances
Power Amplifier Type 2716
Fig. 8 Power Amplifier Type 2716
shown fitted in the Flight Case KE 0358
Wireless Transmission Kit UA 1426
Tentative
Power Amplifier Type 2716 is a
compact dual channel amplifier
with a peak operating power of
150 W per channel. Its many fea-
tures include quiet operation (no
cooling fan) and extensive protec-
tion against short-circuits, DC,
overheating and VHF. (A clip limiter
may be switched on, but is not rec-
ommended for measuring applications). The OmniSource is designed to
be driven by one channel of the Type 2716. The second channel can
be used to drive a second sound source, or both channels can be used
in a bridge arrangement for high power applications, such as driving
the OmniPower Type 4296.
When performing measurements with a sound source, the signal driving
it needs to be controlled for bandwidth, spectrum and timing. If the
operator is mobile, moving between many measuring positions, a wire-
less link offers the best method of controlling the driver signal. Using
the Wireless Transmission Kit UA 1426 a system (see Fig. 9) can be
assembled from readily available components.
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Fig. 9 Measuring set-up using a wireless
transmission system. The system works
with 2260 Investigator connected to a 4295 OmniSource
pocket mounted Sennheiser transmitter,
linking to a Sennheiser receiver unit
controlling the Power Amplifier Sennheiser
Pocket
SENNEHEISER Kfhk dlkofm ofk
Transmitter Sound Level
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dB

Analyzer 2260D
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(incl. generator)

SENNHEISER
Brüel & Kjær

Flight Case KE 0358

Power Amplifier 2716, Kit UA 1426
and Sennheiser Receiver

980011e

Flight Case KE 0358

Fig. 10 Flight Case KE 0358 For transporting the Power Amplifier

Type 2716 and accessories, the flight
case KE 0358 is available. It provides
safe and convenient mobility for the
following components: Power Amplifi-
er Type 2716, Cables and other acces-
sories, 2260 Investigator sound level
analyzer and its accessories as well as
Wireless Transmission Kit UA 1426.
The power amplifier fits in the bottom
of the flight case, leaving space above
it for cables and other accessories. The
base of the flight case has a foam inlay
for the 2260 Investigator and its acces-
sories.

Complete Systems

The OmniSource belongs to a range of complete measurement systems

from Brüel & Kjær, including power amplifiers, sound level analyzers,
and PC-software for documenting results.

Fig. 11 Complete system for both

making the measurements and
generating the reports 4295 OmniSource
Sound Level 7830
5 MB

BZ 7204 Building
Analyzer 2260D
FLASHDISK
MAGS STORAGE
SYSTEM

Sun isk

Acoustics Software Qualifier

(with BZ 7204,
BZ 7210)
dB

KE 0358 Flight Case Brüel & Kjær Type 2260

2716 Power Amplifier

AO 0523 AO 1386
Cable Cable

980012e

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Fig. 12 2260 Investigator display screen
showing a 1/3-octave level spectrum
Fig. 13 2260 Investigator display screen
showing a reverberation decay curve
Fig. 14 3D-multispectra, showing rever-
beration decay curves displayed with
Type BZ 7204 Qualifier software
Tentative
2260 Investigator is a versatile, hand-
held, battery-operated, two-channel
sound analyzer. Like a personal compu-
ter, it is driven by application software
for various tasks. The Basic Sound Anal-
ysis Software BZ 7210, shipped with 2260
Investigator, converts the instrument into
a precision sound level analyzer conform-
ing with IEC and ANSI Type 1 standards.
It measures simultaneously a vast array of parameters including 1/3-
and 1/1-octave levels and statistics. The measured data may be output
to an IBM Proprinter compatible printer or downloaded to a PC using
optional Windows compatible software such as the Noise Explorer
Type 7815.
The Building Acoustics Software BZ 7204
converts 2260 Investigator into a building
acoustics analyzer. It can measure the pa-
rameters needed and calculate the
weighted sound reduction index accord-
ing to national and international stand-
ards. The frequency range is
50 Hz – 10 kHz in 1/3-or 1/1-octaves. For
room acoustics, it measures reverbera-
tion time (T20 and T30) for up to 25 positions and displays the decay
graphically. In each position, up to 99 decays may be averaged. The
average decay time is calculated for all decays. Levels may also be
measured, averaged and corrected for background noise. With the
BZ 7204, the 2260 also has a built-in noise generator for measurement
of sound level and reverberation time. Both pink and white noise can
be generated with selectable bandwidth and level.
The Qualifier Type 7830 is a PC Windows
compatible program that takes data from
the BZ 7204 and lets you store, view, mod-
ify, export and report your measure-
ments. When inspecting the
reverberation decay curves, it is possible
to graphically adjust the slope line, or
key in data manually. Reverberation de-
cays may be displayed as 3D-multispec-
tra, providing a complete overview of the
frequency dependent reverberation curves. And reverberation time meas-
urements may be averaged in two ways:
1. Averaging of reverberation times (T20 and T30) or
2. Averaging of decay curves (ensemble averaging)
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Compliance with Environmental Standards for Type 4295
Temperature IEC 68– 2–1 & IEC 68–2 –2: Environmental Testing. Cold and Dry Heat.
Operating Temperature: +5 to +40°C (41 to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: – 25 to +70°C (−13 to 158°F)
IEC 68– 2–14: Change of Temperature: –10 to +40°C (2 cycles, 1°C/min.)

Humidity IEC 68– 2–3: Damp Heat: 93% RH (non-condensing at 40°C (104°F))

Mechanical Non-operating:
IEC 68– 2–6: Vibration: 0.3 mm, 20 m/s2, 10 –500 Hz
IEC 68– 2–27: Shock: 1000 m/s2
IEC 68– 2–29: Bump: 1000 bumps at 250 m/s2

Specifications 4295
STANDARDS: SOUND POWER LEVEL:
Conforms to the following: (with Power Amplifier Type 2716, one channel, 80 – 6300 Hz
ISO 140 –3 pink noise signal)
ISO 3382 Broadband: 105 dB re 1pW
DIN 52210 Spectral: Min. 85 dB in each 1/3-octave band
ISO 14257 (Draft)
CONNECTION:
OPERATING FREQUENCY RANGE: 4-pin Neutrik Speakon socket
80 – 6300 Hz
TRIPOD THREADS (LARGE TYPE):
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: One at rear end, one below centre of gravity
6Ω
CARRYING CASE:
POWER HANDLING: Nylon with padded inlay, adjustable carrying strap
50 W continuous
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Accepts full power from Power Amplifier Type 2716, one chan-
Material: Dense polyurethane plastic, painted black
nel, 80 – 6300 Hz pink noise
Dimensions: 145 mm diameter, 560 mm length
Weight: 3.5 kg

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 Specifications 2716
MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER: INPUTS:
Load: EIA Sensitivity: switchable between 0.775 or 1.73 Vrms for full
8 Ω stereo 100 W output with 4 Ω load,
4 Ω stereo 150 W Impedance: 20 kΩ balanced
8 Ω bridged 300 W
4 Ω bridged 320 W FRONT PANEL:
Note: Measured at 220 VAC and 20°C Gain Controls: 2 channels, A and B
EIA is 1 kHz at clip level, continuous power is 1/3 of this Clip Indicators: 2 red LED’s, fast peak and slow release
Protection Indicators: 2 yellow LED’s, 90°C at heat sink or
SPEAKER PROTECTION
below 180 VAC or > 20 kHz at full power
Each channel protected by fuses on supply rails. Electronic
Present Indicators: 2 green LED’s, –25 dB at input
short-circuit protection.
On Indicator: 2 green LED’s, DC rail voltage for channel A/B
POWER BANDWIDTH: respectively.
12 Hz – 50 kHz
REAR PANEL:
HUM AND NOISE: Input Connectors: Two XLR type 3-pin female and two jack 1/4”
More than 105 dBA below max. power Output Connectors: Two Neutrik 4-pin Speakon sockets
Switches: Gain 23/30 dB, Link Ch. A+B, Phase Reversal Ch. B,
CHANNEL SEPARATION: Clip Limiter
90 dB at 1 kHz, 80 dB at 10 kHz
Operating Voltage: 180 – 240 VAC (90 – 120 VAC possible)

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: W × H × D: 48.3 × 4.4 × 25.5 cm
Weight: 7.5 kg

Specifications KE 0358
Standard 19” rack mount with a height of 3U (units) = 13.2 cm. The lid is fitted with a lifting handle
Type 2716 must be mounted at the bottom of flight case MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Space for transporting cables and accessories 2U = 8.8 cm Dimensions: W × H × D: 53.5 × 17 × 46 cm
Base contains inlay for Type 2260 and its accessories. Weight: 7.5 kg (empty)

Ordering Information
Type 4295: OmniSource – Omnidirectional Sound source AQ 0621 Bridging cable for 2716 output (not for Type
4295
Optional Accessories Type 2260 Sound Level analyzer including BZ 7210
Type 2260D Sound Level analyzer including BZ 7210, with
Building Acoustics software BZ 7204
KE 0392 Carrying Case for 4295 BZ 7204 Building Acoustics Software for Type 2260
Type 2716 Power Amplifier
Type 7830 Qualifier PC software for 2260D
KE 0358 Flight Case Type 7815 Noise Explorer – data viewing software
UA 1426 Wireless Transmission Kit
UA 0801 Tripod For further information, see separate Product Data for the
AO 0523 10 m cable from 2260 to 2716
Types mentioned above, and Technical Documentation for
AO 0524 10 m cable BNC to 2716
AQ 0622 10 m cable from 2716 to 4296 UA 1426

Brüel & Kjær reserves the right to change specifications and accessories without notice
98/02
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