Higher Modal Analysis (HMA)

Modal analysis is an optimal method for in-depth-analysis of vibrating loudspeaker cones. The HMA module automatically decomposes the complex scanned vibration data into a set of second order resonators with associated mode-shapes (characteristic vibration-patterns). Studying the properties of these resonators (modal parameters resonance frequency, damping and gain) is highly valuable for the assessment of the mechano-acoustical performance. An even more detailed insight on how changes in the modal parameters influence the total response can be gained by studying the modal expansion, i. e. the identified set of transfer functions and mode shapes. The HMA allows including or excluding sets of modes from the accumulated expansion to study these effects. It is designed to integrate smoothly with measurements of the Klippel Vibration Scanning System (SCN). Data import from Polytec LDV devices are possible through additional optional bridge-module (POLY2SCN).