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The Cetacean Research™ C55 and C55RS models are preamplified, cylindrical hydrophones designed for the detection of infrasonic, audible, and ultrasonic sounds. In addition to typical underwater use, these hydrophones can also be used for the detection of airborne and subterranean sounds and vibrations.  The C55 and C55RS hydrophones include an integral connector and are encapsulated in a very rugged polyurethane material. The hydrophones are not individually calibrated but calibrated frequency response measurements can be performed on request.








Linear Frequency Range (±3dB) [kHz] 0.020 to 44 0.020 to 50 & 124 to 250+
Usable Frequency Range (+3/-12dB) [kHz] 0.009 to 100 0.009 to 77 & 96 to 250+
Transducer Sensitivity* [dB, re 1V/µPa] -185 -200
Preamplifier Gain [dB] 20 20
Effective Sensitivity* [dB, re 1V/µPa] -165 -180
SPL Equiv. Self Noise at 1kHz [dB, re 1µPa/√Hz] 46 (Sea State Zero) 61
Power Requirement [Vdc] 5 to 32 5 to 32
RMS Overload Acoustic Pressure [dB, re 1µPa] 169 to 186 184 to 201
Maximum Operating Depth ** [m] 460 460
Operating Temperature Range [ºC] -40 to 60 -40 to 60
Output Impedance [Ohms] 10 10
Dimensions [mm] 119 L x (25 to 16) dia. 119 L x (25 to 16) dia.
Integral Connector *** Subconn MCBH3MSS Subconn MCBH3MSS

(1) The C55 hydrophone is a direct replacement for the C54XRS.

(2) The C55RS hydrophone is a direct replacement for the C54XR.

*  Transducer Sensitivity + Preamplifier Gain = Effective Sensitivity.

**  1,000 meter versions are available. Append "-1k" to the model number to order a hydrophone with a depth rating >1,000 meters.

*** Connectors are rated to a depth of 7,000 meters; see below for mating connector and cables.



Shielded Cable Length [m]
  • mating connector molded to 15, 30, or 50 [m] shielded cable
  • other lengths available on a custom order basis
  • cable includes Integral Connector rated to a depth of 7,000 meters.
Directionality
  • omnidirectional below 10kHz;
  • very directional at high frequencies (e.g., ~15º solid angle at 200 kHz, 3dB);
  • directionality focused in a plane.
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