SONOTRACK
Sonotrack is an advanced non-invasive measurement system to record, analyze and playback ultrasound vocalizations (USV) of animals. Sonotrack is designed to record the full spectrum of animal vocalizations from 15 kHz to 100 kHz without the need of pre-tuning. The extremely low-noise amplifiers enable recording of ultrasounds that were previously impossible with other systems.
Unlike other systems, it not only detects the presence of USV but provides detailed information about the vocalization signals too. Sonotrack not only records and converts the ultrasounds in a for humans audible signal but also provides several graphical presentations of the recorded sounds. The automatic Ultrasound Vocalization Counter makes it possible to analyze your recorded signals automatically and reliably, saving a lot of time.
Sonotrack Specifications
SONOTRACK is designed for and with the help of laboratory animal researchers, which has resulted in a system that is easy to use and matches your research needs.
Microphone(s)
- Type:
Gold Foil Electrostatic Transducer Microphone
- Freq range:
15kHz - 100kHz (can be extended with additional micr.)
- Minimum Receiving Sensitivity:
-42 dB @ 50kHz
- Beam Angle:
12 degr. @ 3dB down
- Operating conditions:
Temp 32 - 140 F, Humid 5 - 95% |
Software
- Computer:
Pentium-Duo Core 2 GHz and up, min. 2048 MB of RAM, HD 120 GB or up
- Operating System:
Preferred: Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista
- Number of recordable channels:
4 different channels (8 channels in development)
- User interface:
Windows compatible
- Data accessibility:
Integrated data presentation and export capabilites to other Windows packages
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Electronics
- A/D Conversion:
A/D conversion card for the PC (suited to collect 4 channels with frequencies of up to 100 kHz continuously) Alternative low-cost A/D conversion card (suited to collect 1 channel with frequencies of up to 100 kHz continuously)
- Bias Voltage Generator:
Generates a stable bias voltage 200 +/- 1V used by the Mircophones
- Signal Conditioning:
8th order analog bandpass filter that reduces unwanted frequencies under 15kHz and above 100kHz and tuned for use with the SONOTRACK Microphones |
Output definitions
- Sound Files:
".dat files" (internal SONOTRACK format to store sound data) ".wav files" (compatible with commonly used media player software)
- Sound Graphics:
Pasting of graphics to other Windows applications via Clipboard Direct printing to any printer |
Video Clip about Rat Ultrasound Vocalizations (copyrights Oxford University - Dr. M. Berdoy)
Promotion Video of SONOTRACK
Types and Functions of Ultrasonic Vocalizations in Laboratory Rats and Mice (Copyrights the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science - Christine V Portfors)
Laboras Publications
2009
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Bison, S.; Carboni, L.; Arban, R.; Bate, S.; Gerrard, P.A.; Razolli, M.; Differential behavioral, physiological, and hormonal sensitivity to LPS challenge in rats International Journal of Interferon, Cytokine and Mediator Research 2009:1, page 1-13 (2009) Full article |
2008
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Woolley, M.L.; Pemberton, D.J.; Bate S.; & Corti, C.; Jones, D.N.C. The mGlu2 but not the mGlu3 receptor mediates the actions of the mGluR2/3 agonist, LY379268, in mouse models predictive of antipsychotic activity Psychopharmacology, (2008) 196:431–440 Full article |
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Wood, N.I.; Goodman, A.O.; Van der Burg, J.M.; Gazeau, V.; Brundin, P.; Björkqvist, M.; Petersén, A.; Tabrizi, S.J.; Barker, R.A.; Morton, A.J.; Increased thirst and drinking in Huntington's disease and the R6/2 mouse Brain Research Bull, 76 (1-2):70-9 (2008) Full article |
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Inglis, J.J.; McNamee, K.E.; Chia, S.; Essex, D.; Feldmann, M.; Williams, R.O.; Hunt,S.P.; Vincent, T.
Regulation of pain sensitivity in experimental osteoarthritis by the endogenous peripheral opioid system Arthritis & Rheumatism Vol. 58, Issue 10, Pages 3110 -3119 (Sept. 2008) Details |
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Avsaroglu, H.; Sommer, R.; Hellebrekers, L.J.; Van Zutphen, L.F.M.; Van Lith, H.A.; The effects of buprenorphine on behaviour in the ACI and BN rat inbred strains Laboratory Animals, 42 (2008), Page 171-184 Detail |
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Van der Burg, J.J.M.; Bacos, K.; Wood, N.I.; Lindqvist, A.; Wierup, N.; Woodman, B.; Wamsteeker, J.I.; Smith, R.; Deierborg, T.; Kuhar, M.J.; Bates, G.P.; Mulder, H.; Erlanson-Albertsson, C.; Morton, A.J.; Brundin, P.; Petersén, A.; Björkqvista, M. 'Increased metabolism in the R6/2 mouse model of Huntington's disease' Neurobiology of Disease, 29 (2008), Page 41-51 Full article |
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Franěk, M.; Vaculín, Š.; Rokyta, R. 'Changes of locomotor activity in animal models of neuropathic pain' 12th World Congress on Pain, Glasgow, Scotland (August 2008) Poster |
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Hedenqvist, P. 'Anaesthesia and analgesia for surgery in rabbits and rats, a comparison of the effects of different compounds' Doctorial Thesis, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm (2008), ISBN: 978-91-7357-578-2 Full report |
2007
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Nagelkerken, L.; Verzaal, P.; Lagerweij, T.; Persoon-Deen, C.; Havekes L.; Oranje, A.P. 'Human apolipoprotein C1 transgenic mice: a unique model of atopic dermatitis.' Poster (AD 2007) Full Poster |
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Avsaroglu, H.; Sommer, R.; Hellebrekers, L.J.; Van Zutphen, L.F.M.; Van Lith, H.A. 'Differences in the behavioural response to buprenorphine between the ACI and BN rat inbred strains' Poster 10th FELASA Symposium, June 11-14, 2007 Cernobbio Full Poster |
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Van Loo, P.L.P.; Kuin, N.; Sommer, R.; Avsaroglu, H.; Pham, T.; Baumans, V. 'Impact of "living apart together" on postoperative recovery of mice compared with social and individual housing.' Laboratory Animals (2007) Full article |
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Inglis, J.J.; Notley, C.; Essex, D.; Wilson, A.W.; Feldmann, M.; Anand, P.; Williams, R. 'Collagen-induced arthritis as a model of hyperalgesia: functional and cellular analysis of the analgesic actions of TNF blockade.' Arthritis & Rheumatism (29 November 2007) Vol 56, Issue 12, Pages 4015-4023 Details |
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Erschbamer, M.; Pernold, K.; Olson, L. 'Inhibiting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Improves Structural, Locomotor, Sensory, and Bladder Recovery from Experimental Spinal Cord Injury' The Journal of Neuroscience (June 13, 2007) Vol. 27, Issue 24, Page 6428–6435 Full Article |
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Medhurst, A.D.; Briggs, M.A.; Bruton, G.; Calver, A.R.; Chessell, I.; Crook, B.;, Davis, J.B.; Davis, R.P.; Foley, A.G.; Heslop, T.; Hirst, W.D.; Medhurst, S.J.; Ociepka, S.; Ray, A.; Regan, C.M.; Sargent, B.; Schogger, J.; Stean, T.O.; Trail, B.K.; Upton, N.; White, T.; Orlek, B.; Wilson, D.M. 'Structurally novel histamine H3 receptor antagonists GSK207040 and GSK334429 improve scopolamine-induced memory impairment and capsaicin-induced secondary allodynia in rats' Biochemical Pharmacology (15 April 2007) Vol. 73, Issue 8, Page 1182–1194 |
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Chicurel, M. 'HD2006: Changes, Advances, and Good News (CAG)' Summary Report of the Heredity Disease Foundation Symposium 2006 (published February. 2007) Full report |
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Pugha, P.L.; Richardson, J.C.; Bate, S.T.; Upton, N.; Sunter, D.; 'Non-cognitive behaviours in an APP/PS1 transgenic model of Alzheimer's disease' Behavioural Brain Research (2007), Vol 178, Page 18-28 (available Jan. 2007) Full article |
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Aberg, E. 'On Regulation of Hippocampal Neurogenesis: Roles of Ethanol Intake, Physical Activity and Environment' Doctorial Thesis, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm (2007), ISBN: 978-91-7357-439-6 Full report |
Sonotrack Publications
2009
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Takahashi, A.; Yap, J.J.; Zitzman Bohager, D.; Faccidomo, S.; Clayton, T.; Cook, J.M.; Miczek, K.A. Glutamatergic and GABAergic modulations of ultrasonic vocalizations during maternal separation distress in mouse pups Psychopharmacology (2009) 204:61–71 Full article |
2005..2008
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Hansen, E.; Agmo, A.; Precopulatory Ultrasonic Vocalizations in Rats: Noise or Communications? Poster University of Tromsoe (2006) Poster |
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Portfors, C.V.; Types and Functions of Ultrasonic Vocalizations in Laboratory Rats and Mice Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (2007) Full article |
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Oliveira, A.R.; Barros, H.M.T. 'Ultrasonic Rat Vocalizations During the Formalin Test: A Measure of the Affective Dimension of Pain?' Anesthesia Analg 2006;102:832–9 (2006) Full article |
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Metris b.v. / Dr. Ellen Molewijk 'High Quality Simultaneous Measurements of Rodents Behaviour, Tracking, Physiology, Sleep Stages and Ultrasounds' Touch Briefings, Future Drug Discovery 2006, (report January 2006) Full article |
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Holy, T.E.; Guo, Z. 'Ultrasonic Songs of Male Mice' PLoS Biology Dec. 2005, Vol 3, Issue 12, e386 (2005) Full article |
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Metris b.v. / Dr. Ellen Molewijk 'High Quality Measurements of Rodents Behaviour, Tracking and Ultrasounds Using LABORAS and SONOTRACK' Touch Briefings, Future Drug Discovery 2005, (report January 2005) Full article |
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