Primary calibration of measurement microphones in the world: state of art

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of state of art of measurement microphones primary calibration in the world with emphasis on Brazil practices. Initially, pressure field calibration is summarized being discussed mainly the couplers used to create pressure field conditions. After that, free-field calibration is presented being commented especially the anechoic chambers used to create free-field conditions. Concluding, it is showed diffuse-field calibration that is being investigated. It is presented, in particular, the reverberant chambers used to create diffuse-field conditions.