Simplest way to image sound sources with SoundCam

SoundCam locates sound sources in real time and immediately displays the results on the screen. In this video, we'll show you how easy and how simple you can image sound sources with the SoundCam. SoundCam is the most affordable and easy-to-use acoustic camera.

Detailed operating instruction for the SoundCam

This video is a guide to operating the SoundCam. In only 15 minutes the hard- and software is explained. The buttons in the start and operating menus will be introduced. It will be explained how to make the first measurement and how to report it. All content of the video can be found here:

  • 00:19 Phsycical interfaces and buttons of the hardware
  • 02:09 Start menu
  • 03:23 View modes and diagrams
  • 04:29 The three most important setting parameters
  • 05:45 Set distance
  • 06:07 Scaling modes
  • 06:41 Frequency filter
  • 07:12 Set measuring time
  • 07:40 Integrated flashlight
  • 07:57 Taking photos
  • 08:05 Mark time points
  • 08:17 Stop and save measurement
  • 08:37 Load measurement
  • 09:11 Analyze measurement
  • 11:06 Listen to the focused audio signal
  • 12:08 Export video
  • 13:57 Copy data to PC

After this video, you will be able to prepare a measurement, perform it, and afterward evaluate the measurement and manage the measurement data.

Explaining the SoundCam scaling modes

This video explains the three scaling modes of the SoundCam. Here you can jump directly to the explanation of a mode:

  • 00:27 Auto mode
  • 01:56 Smart Mode
  • 06:39 Off Mode
  • 05:15 Balancing crest factor and dynamic range