Dear group:
I am looking for a random noise generator circuit to drive an
architectural acoustics noise source (50Hz-8 kHz), the ususal "pink
noise" type. I don't need an amplifier, just a crcuit diagram for a
simple generator. The "diode" type may be less reliable in amplitude
than is a digital type, so a "pseudo-random" generator should suit.
Angelo Campanella
Al Clark - 12 Apr 2004 14:27 GMT
Angelo Campanella <a.campanella@att.net> wrote in news:J%lec.17286
$i74.328737@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net:
> Dear group:
>
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> Angelo Campanella
I designed one many years ago that used a long pseudo-random generator as
its source. It used a fairly long pinking filter to create a good fit to
the -3dB/octave frequency response.
This generator is now the product that you can buy from ACO Pacific. I
won't share the circuit, but you might find that ACO's commercial product
might meet your needs.
Jon Dattora (I hope I didn't butcher his name to bad), has an excellent
article in the Journal of Audio Engneering on DSP based Pink Noise
Generators. This article was published in the last few years.

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Ethan Winer - 12 Apr 2004 15:38 GMT
Angelo,
> I am looking for a random noise generator circuit ... a "pseudo-random"
generator should suit. <
I have exactly what you want. Look for "Spectrum Analyzer and Equalizer
Design," about halfway down the list on my Articles page:
www.ethanwiner.com/articles.html
And here's a direct link to just the GIF file schematic:
www.ethanwiner.com/spect-2.jpg
There's even a special 3 dB/octave filter to derive the correct pink noise
shaping.
--Ethan
Angelo Campanella - 12 Apr 2004 18:10 GMT
> I have exactly what you want. Look for "Spectrum Analyzer and Equalizer
> Design," about halfway down the list on my Articles page:
Thank you for this pertinent informaton!
Ang. C.
Ethan Winer - 13 Apr 2004 14:52 GMT
Angelo,
> Thank you for this pertinent informaton! <
Glad to. Even though my article was written more than 20 years ago, I still
have that analyzer and pink noise source, and I even use it once in a while.
Please let me know if I can be of further help.
--Ethan