vibrometers

[Gerald Pollack]

>   YOUR-USERNAME at usc.edu writes:
>  I'm looking for a device called a vibrometer, basically a calibrated
>  vibratory stimulator for threshold testing, frequently used in research
>  with diabetics.
>  (There are other devices by the same name, including laser Doppler
>  vibrometers, which measure various kinds of vibration.  Those are not what
>  I need).
>  
>  I have heard of several such stimulators: something called a C64
>  quantitative tuning fork; something called "Case 4"; "Vibratron II"; SMV5
>  Vibrometer from Suzuki and Matsuoka; but for none of these do I have the
>  manufacturer's name and address.  Nicolet will have a vibratory option for
>  the Viking III/IV, but not yet.  Ideally, I'm looking for something that's
>  available in the US, with a US or Internet address.
>  
>  Does anyone know where to find one of these gadgets?
>  
>  Thanks, 
>  Jerry
>  mailto:jlarson at hsc.usc.edu
Bruel & Kjaer makes instrumentation for the production and measurement of vibrations 
(sorry, address not known).