CRY3213: The NVH Microphone That Goes Where Others Can’t

The Microphone That Goes Where Others Can’t.

1/2″ Prepolarized Free-Field | IP67 | –50°C to +125°C | Built for the Real World

The Problem With Traditional NVH Microphones

Every NVH engineer knows the frustration: you need accurate acoustic data, but the test environment is anything but laboratory-perfect.

Rain. Dust. Engine bay heat at 120°C. Scandinavian winter at –40°C. Vibration. Shock. Road spray.

Traditional measurement microphones weren’t built for this. They’re precision instruments designed for controlled environments — fragile, temperature-sensitive, and one drop away from an expensive recalibration. So engineers compromise: they protect the microphone instead of optimizing the measurement, or they accept degraded data from sensors pushed beyond their limits.

CRY3213 changes this equation entirely.

A Game Changer for NVH Testing

The CRY3213 is the first NVH measurement microphone that delivers laboratory-grade accuracy in the harshest real-world conditions — without compromise, without babysitting, without excuses.

This isn’t an incremental improvement. It’s a new category: the ruggedized precision NVH microphone.

Why CRY3213 Is Different

1. Extreme Temperature Performance

Most measurement microphones spec a conservative operating range: 0°C to 50°C, maybe –10°C to 60°C with reduced performance. That’s fine for a lab. It’s useless for:

• Cold climate testing in Arjeplog, Sweden (–35°C) or Northern China (–40°C)
• Under-hood measurements where temperatures routinely exceed 100°C near exhaust manifolds and turbochargers
• Thermal cycling tests that swing from frozen to furnace in minutes

CRY3213 operates at –50°C to +125°C with specified accuracy. No warm-up drift. No thermal shutdown. No recalibration needed between temperature extremes.

When your competitors are swapping frozen microphones in the parking lot, your CRY3213 is still collecting data.

2. IP67: Truly Weatherproof

IP67 means:
– 6 = Total dust ingress protection (dust-tight)
– 7 = Protected against temporary immersion in water (up to 1 meter, 30 minutes)

For NVH testing, this translates to:
– Pass-by noise testing in rain — no test cancellations, no scrambling for covers
– Road spray and puddle testing — mount microphones at wheel height without worry
– Tropical humidity environments — no condensation-related signal drift
– Outdoor long-term monitoring — deploy and forget

Most competitors either lack IP ratings entirely or max out at IP55 (limited dust/splash protection). CRY3213’s IP67 is the highest protection class available in a precision NVH microphone.

3. Ruggedized and Vibration-Resistant

Traditional condenser microphones are delicate by nature — thin diaphragms, precision air gaps, tight tolerances. The CRY3213 is engineered differently:

• Shock-resistant construction — survives drops, bumps, and the everyday abuse of field testing
• Power-on LED indicator — instant visual confirmation that the microphone is active and powered
• Vibration-isolated design — rejects mechanical vibration that would contaminate acoustic measurements on engine test benches and vehicle structures
• Robust cable and connector — designed for repeated connect/disconnect cycles in field conditions

This means you can mount it on the vehicle, not just near it. Engine mounts, chassis rails, wheel arches — places where traditional microphones would fail from vibration alone.

4. No-Compromise Acoustic Performance

Ruggedized doesn’t mean reduced performance. CRY3213 delivers:

• Sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa (–26 dB re 1V/Pa) — matching premium lab microphones
• Frequency Response: 3.15 Hz to 20 kHz (±2 dB) — the full NVH bandwidth
• Dynamic range up to 136 dB — handles everything from quiet cabin to high-SPL engine bay measurements
• Low-frequency extension to 3.15 Hz — critical for tire cavity resonance (180–250 Hz), body boom (30–60 Hz), and powertrain low-order vibrations
• Prepolarized design — no external polarization voltage needed; plug-and-play with any IEPE/CCP input

Application Scenarios

Automotive NVH — Where CRY3213 Shines

Beyond Automotive

CRY3213’s extreme environmental specs make it equally valuable in:

• Aerospace: Engine run-up testing, cabin noise certification, flight testing
• Rail: Exterior and interior noise measurements per EN/ISO standards
• Heavy Industry: Turbine noise monitoring, compressor testing, outdoor environmental noise
• Energy: Wind turbine noise assessment in extreme weather conditions

CRY3213 vs. The Competition

How does CRY3213 stack up against the industry’s most common NVH microphones?

The bottom line: Same precision. Same sensitivity. Dramatically more capable in real-world conditions. And backed by a 10-year warranty that says we stand behind it.

Technical Specifications

Note: Weight TBC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use CRY3213 with my existing NVH data acquisition system?
A: Yes. CRY3213 is a prepolarized (0V) IEPE/CCP microphone, compatible with any standard constant-current input — including systems from Siemens (SCADAS), HBK (LAN-XI), Dewesoft, National Instruments, HEAD acoustics, and others.

Q: How does it handle rapid temperature changes during thermal cycling tests?
A: CRY3213 is designed for continuous operation across its full –50°C to +125°C range, including rapid transitions. The thermal compensation ensures sensitivity stability without requiring recalibration between temperature extremes.

Q: Is it suitable for permanent outdoor installation?
A: Yes. With IP67 protection, CRY3213 is suitable for long-term outdoor deployment. For extended installations, we recommend using the optional outdoor windscreen accessory to minimize wind-induced noise.

Q: What’s the advantage over array microphones for NVH?
A: Array microphones (MEMS-based) offer cost advantages for large-channel setups but typically have narrower dynamic ranges and less environmental protection. CRY3213 provides IEC 61094-compliant precision for reference-quality measurements in conditions where array microphones can’t survive.

Q: 10-year warranty — what does it cover?
A: CRYSOUND’s 10-year warranty covers manufacturing defects and sensitivity drift beyond specification. It’s one of the longest warranties in the measurement microphone industry, reflecting our confidence in CRY3213’s long-term reliability.

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