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GeoSpectrum M8 Hydrophone Specification
version 1.0, April 2005

M8 (-198.6 dBV, 1.6 nF)

 

 

A 130 kHz hydrophone with depth capability exceeding 2500 m. It is shown here potted to a cable supplied by a customer.

The M8 is a high frequency hydrophone that can be used at depths in excess of 3000 m. It is shown here potted to a cable supplied by a customer.

Voltage Sensitivity
-200.6 ± 1.5 dBV re 1 mPa @ 20 °C
Capacitance

1.4 nF ± 15% @ 20 °C

Charge sensitivity

-197.7 ± 2.0 dB re 1 nC/mPa
13 nC/bar

Frequency Response
1 Hz to 130 kHz (flat within ± 2.5 dB)
Operating and Survival depths:

-> 3000 m: no permanent change in sensitivity or capacitance upon returning to the surface
Storage and operating temperatures
-50 to +80 °C
Electrical leads
Potted to a cable of your choice
Water blocked leads
Yes

 

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