Are these worthy considerations ? Kinetic Systems active vibration isolation systems ? I kind of like this table top model. Are they expensive ? No pricing available on the website.
http://www.kineticsystems.com/page532.html
upon further research, they do cost a bit. Looks like a great solution
Hi Rockitman,
Active vibration isolation systems tend to cost more than standard vibration isolation solutions for turntable equipment, but they justify the cost due to the extensive technology embedded within the table. I have seen sorbathane used effectively as well as less expensive "air" isolation tables. Working for a company that sells active vibration isolation systems (Herzan), they tend to be 'overkill' for what you are trying to achieve.
With regards to the table you are referencing, you will want to pay attention to whether they state active-air isolation tables or active-isolation tables. Sadly, this is a simple play on words some companies use for people to think they are receiving active vibration isolation, when in reality they are receiving passive vibration isolation. The active portion of the table is the leveling for load adjustment. There is a substantial difference in the cost and level of vibration isolation support you will receive from the two tables.
Active-air isolation tables typically utilize 'pucks' that float in air allowing for the table receive verticle vibration isolation. The 'active' portion is from the leveling mechanism within the table that stabilizes the level of the top plate due to any adjustment in load.
Active-isolation tables typically utilize piezo-electric sensors that are capable of sensing vibration charactertistics of an environment and actively dampen them out by providing an inverse force.
Working in the business of vibration isolation, you get to understand the various methods and how people represent their products. If you have questions about these techniques, I will gladly share what I know if it helps expand the quality of your audible device.
Best,
Reid Whitney