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Isolation Cubicle
Sound-attenuating behavioral chamber eliminating ambient light, noise, and activity for consistent conditioning experiments. Dual LED lighting (visible and infrared), loudspeaker, noiseless ventilation; standard size (46790): internal 475×395×490 mm, XL (46890): internal 800×585×600 mm.
Isolation Cubicle
The Ugo Basile Isolation Cubicle (Cat. 46790 standard, 46890 XL) is a sound-attenuating chamber designed to eliminate environmental distractions — ambient light, noise, and activity — during sensitive behavioral conditioning experiments. Used extensively in operant conditioning, self-administration, and fear/avoidance paradigms, the cubicle ensures experimental consistency and reproducibility across sessions and laboratories.
Equipped with dual LED lighting (visible and infrared), a built-in loudspeaker, and noiseless ventilation, the Isolation Cubicle accommodates a full range of Ugo Basile conditioning cages. An optional lead-sheet lining provides additional electromagnetic shielding.
Key Features
- High-tech insulating material with door seal for sound attenuation
- Dual light control: visible (0–100%) and infrared (0–100%)
- Sound: 100 Hz–18 kHz, up to 100 dB; white noise up to 72 dB
- Standard (46790): internal 475 × 395 × 490 mm, 28 kg
- XL (46890): internal 800 × 585 × 600 mm, 40 kg
- Optional lead-sheet lining for electromagnetic shielding
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Research Applications
The Isolation Cubicle is an essential environmental control instrument for any behavioral neuroscience laboratory. By eliminating uncontrolled sensory variables — light, noise, and experimenter activity — it dramatically improves the reproducibility and reliability of behavioral data across a wide range of paradigms.
- Operant conditioning: Standard housing for operant chambers requiring controlled sound and light environments
- Fear and avoidance testing: Eliminating inter-trial interference from ambient laboratory noise
- Self-administration studies: Providing consistent, distraction-free environments for drug self-administration experiments
- Acoustic experiments: Delivering controlled sound stimuli (white noise, tones) without ambient contamination
- Multi-site standardisation: Ensuring comparable environmental conditions across different laboratory sites
Technical Specifications
| Catalog Numbers | 46790 (standard), 46890 (XL) |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 80–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 10–40°C |
| Sound Frequency Range | 100 Hz–18 kHz, up to 100 dB |
| White Noise Level | Up to 72 dB |
| Standard Internal Dimensions | 475 × 395 × 490 mm |
| Standard External Dimensions | 635 × 550 × 580 mm |
| Standard Weight | 28 kg |
| XL Internal Dimensions | 800 × 585 × 600 mm |
| XL External Dimensions | 965 × 735 × 695 mm |
| XL Weight | 40 kg |
Why is an isolation cubicle necessary for behavioral experiments?
Uncontrolled environmental stimuli — ambient noise, light changes, and experimenter movements — are significant sources of variability in behavioral data. An isolation cubicle eliminates these confounds, dramatically improving reproducibility.
What catalog numbers are available for the Isolation Cubicle?
Cat. 46790 is the standard size (internal: 475×395×490 mm, 28 kg) and Cat. 46890 is the XL version (internal: 800×585×600 mm, 40 kg).
What sound attenuation does the cubicle provide?
The cubicle provides substantial sound attenuation through high-tech insulating material and a door seal, and can deliver controlled sound stimuli (tones up to 100 dB, white noise up to 72 dB).
Does the cubicle support infrared imaging?
Yes — the Isolation Cubicle includes controllable infrared lighting (0–100%), enabling video recording in complete darkness for nocturnal behavior and other light-sensitive protocols.
Is the cubicle compatible with Ugo Basile conditioning cages?
Yes — the Isolation Cubicle is dimensioned to accommodate the full range of Ugo Basile conditioning cages, including operant chambers, fear conditioning boxes, and avoidance apparatus.
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