Michael & Associates, Inc.
Michael & Associates, Inc.
Products
In addition to testing services, Michael & Associates offers several off-the-shelf products for acoustical testing and measurement. Additionally, custom products can be developed at a reasonable cost. Contact us with specific requirements.
We are pleased to announce that Michael & Associates is introducing the FitCheck Solo Field Attenuation Estimation System (FAES). This is a product of Michael and Associates and is based on the HPD Well-Fit™ system developed by and licensed from CDC/NIOSH. This is offered in addition to the FitCheck FAES system, which has been available for many years. Both systems yield similar data but utilize somewhat different audiometric techniques. FitCheck Solo has the advantage of not requiring external hardware.
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FitCheck Solo™
FitCheck Solo™ is a product of Michael and Associates and is based on the HPD Well-Fit™ system developed by and licensed from CDC/NIOSH. This innovative system was developed by leading experts based on current industry needs. FitCheck Solo is the only Field Attenuation Estimation System (FAES) that does not require any external hardware. This is a huge advantage of this system. No communication errors, power supplies or cumbersome cabling requirements. Standard FitCheck headphones are used, and subject responses can be made via keyboard or via an external mouse. An inexpensive wireless mouse works great for this purpose. Many features are similar to the standard FitCheck system. Unoccluded test runs can be used for multiple occluded runs on the same test day, up to 7 test frequencies are can be selected by the test administrator, excellent reporting capabilites and convenient data storage. A 24-bit sound card is required, but this is now standard on most PCs.
FitCheck for Muff-Type Hearing Protectors
Recently, FitCheck for Earmuffs has been developed. This is a very simple system, consisting of a Type II sound level meter with a remote microphone that is mounted on an earclip. The microphone is worn on the worker’s ear at his workstation, and the muffs are worn over the microphone. The reading on the sound level meter represents the exposure under the earmuff.
Muff-Type HPD Force Measurement System
The Model FMD2010 Headband Force Measurement System hardware is designed according to the specifications contained in ANSI S3.19-1974. The system includes a PC interface that allows software monitoring of the measurement system. Headband force deterioration over time can be measured and recorded. A digital display and a simple software interface are included.
STS Sub Terra Systems Water Leak Detector
The STS water leak pinpointing system has been in service for over 30 years. The Year 2002 revision of the system has
- Updated internal circuitry with longer battery life
- Ultra-high quality headphones
- Smaller, lighter waterproof instrument enclosure
- Shoulder straps
- Lighted meter
- Waterproof carrying case that houses instrument, transducer and headphones