High-quality, affordable digital microphone array and dedicated software
Quickly and accurately locate audio sources through real-time visualization

Siemens has launched the new LMS Sound Camera, a sound source localization system. This product helps locate problematic noise sources across various industries and enhances acoustic design capabilities and brand image. Through a modular, high-quality digital microphone array equipped with dedicated software, it accurately visualizes sound sources in real-time for all noise-generating objects in the field or laboratory.

The LMS Sound Camera System belongs to Siemens' Simcenter portfolio. The Simcenter portfolio consists of simulation and test solutions for predicative engineering analytics. The LMS Sound Camera System can be used in three configurations depending on the purpose, utilizing short and long arms. Upgraded functionality can be achieved by installing additional microphones according to customer needs. It covers an analysis frequency range of up to 20 kHz. It offers benefits such as digital sensors, a scalable design, and rapid results, and is easy to use for both beginners and experts at an affordable price.

Jan Leuridan, Senior Vice President of Simulation and Test Solutions at Siemens PLM Software, said, "LMS Sound Cameras enable the simple execution of highly technical and sophisticated tests with relatively short setup times and minimal training." "We believe that this new addition to the Simcenter portfolio will provide various opportunities related to sound source localization across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, marine, consumer goods, and industrial equipment," he said.

LMS sound cameras enable engineers to locate noise sources from various distances and angles and solve acoustic problems faster than before. Arrays using a short arm provide reliable results when measuring in the near field and far field. The long arm can be used for large objects that need to be measured at greater distances.

With the LMS Sound Camera, acoustic problems can be efficiently diagnosed and resolved regardless of distance or the size of the test specimen. The same array can be used in the field and then again in the laboratory the following day. This product can also be used by multiple teams to locate various sound sources together. Since all components are integrated into a single array, a separate external data acquisition system is not required. This product immediately and accurately identifies the source of any normal-time noise, transient-time noise, and even impact noise.

To optimize the use of the LMS Sound Camera, it is recommended to utilize it in conjunction with LMS SCADAS hardware or LMS Test Lab software included in the Simcenter portfolio. In particular, LMS Test Lab collects data from various channels at high speeds and provides an integrated, engineering-based solution that utilizes comprehensive testing, analysis, and report generation tools.