{"id":2972,"date":"2018-06-21T10:09:32","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T17:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Simcenter-Blog\/The-Simcenter-Sound-Camera-what-s-your-excuse-for-not-using-it\/ba-p\/501744"},"modified":"2026-03-26T06:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:12:35","slug":"sound-camera-why-you-should-consider-using-one-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/sound-camera-why-you-should-consider-using-one-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Sound camera: Why you should consider using one today?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vehicle NVH and acoustics teams encounter a lot of challenges. On component, subsystem, and full assembly level. On fossil fuel-powered engines, electric components, their inverters, their batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever sound and vibration targets are set, they should be met, if not exceeded. Every part of the assembled prototype needs to play according to the engineering partition to obtain the chosen tune. For acousticians, designing the sound package of a vehicle is like composing a symphony while having to deal with the requirements of some music haters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuning the sounds of parts and pieces, removing disturbing harmonics, muffling annoying buzzes are as many daily challenges of acoustic teams. And despite careful target setting and extensive simulation work, noise problems sometimes occur in the least expected way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you need when it just doesn\u2019t sound right is a tool that helps you pinpoint the origin of the annoyance, quickly and accurately. There\u2019s no time for doubt, there\u2019s no room for uncertainty. No matter whether you\u2019ve been integrating a new fuel injection system, evaluating modifications of the firewall or validating the door seal package, if there\u2019s the slightest noise issue in your new design, you want to spot and fix it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting smart with sound source localization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With engineering teams being very selective in their capital expenses, it becomes more and more crucial to rely on all-in-one versatile tools that can do the job efficiently at all times. Modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/simulation-test\/sound-source-localization-systems.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"source localization solutions (opens in a new tab)\">source localization solutions<\/a> let you identify the source of unwanted noise in less than 2 minutes &#8211; instantly in fact. You\u2019ll only need to spare those 2 minutes to unpack the sound camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Simcenter Sound Camera Unboxing\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RaWQQUv34xY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, because it only takes a minute to setup and measure, and requires absolutely no training to do so, there is no excuse anymore for not using the tool. Like a Swiss knife in your acoustic toolbox, the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/new-in-simcenter-testing-introducing-lms-sound-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Simcenter Acoustic (opens in a new tab)\">Simcenter Acoustic<\/a> Camera system can easily be employed anywhere and covers a large portion of your acoustic measurement needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you may think about Simcenter Sound Camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you had any of the below objections, it&#8217;s time to reconsider using a sound source localization system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>I don\u2019t have time to set up a measurement.<\/em>\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/simcenter\/simcenter-sound-camera.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Simcenter Sound Camera (opens in a new tab)\">Simcenter Sound Camera<\/a> is faster than preparing your morning coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c<em>All my skilled engineers are busy right now.<\/em>\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your job starter or technician to check the issue and get a second opinion by the expert later on. Setting up Simcenter Sound Camera is as easy as 1-2-3. The recorded data is then available for replay or further analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c<em>I need to measure in real life condition.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, take the sound camera out on the field with you. It is compact and robust enough to be used in open field conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c<em>I don\u2019t have sufficient acquisition frontends &#8211; none is available right now.<\/em>\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news, Simcenter Sound Camera doesn\u2019t require any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c<em>I already have a full setup with microphones and a Simcenter SCADAS data acquisition system.<\/em>\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, quickly plug Simcenter Sound Camera as an additional sensor to your setup and perform your test as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c<em>I\u2019d like to perform some more advanced analyses next to my troubleshooting tasks.<\/em>\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Seamlessly use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/simcenter\/testlab.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Simcenter Testlab software (opens in a new tab)\">Simcenter Testlab software<\/a> for deep insight and extensive analysis of the recorded data and unleash your acoustic expertise in order to solve the noise issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical examples how to use sound camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, now, what is your excuse for not yet using a fast, easy and versatile tool like the Simcenter Sound Camera?<br>Get also inspired by these short videos showcasing potential use cases of the sound source localization system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to localize sound source on a car door<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO Localize sound sources on a car door with Simcenter Sound Camera | Tutorial\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dYjPVUi5ry0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to localize sound sources on a car rear window wiper<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO Localize sound sources on a car rear window wiper with Simcenter Sound Camera | Tutorial\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uy3-l-MCtlY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to localize sound sources on an engine during run-up<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO Localize sound sources on an engine during run up with Simcenter Sound Camera | Tutorial\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a9dmRWmx02g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last, are you wondering how sound source localization exactly works? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the free webinar &#8220;<a aria-label=\"Fundamentals of sound source localization (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/topic\/sound-source-localization\/21744\" target=\"_blank\">Fundamentals of sound source localization<\/a>&#8221; and get inspired on how you can benefit from this technology in your daily work. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sound camera and sound source localization are the key elements for acoustic troubleshooting. 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