I have one of the RS SPL meters, but am looking for a meter that will go lower. I would like to go down at least to 40dB SPL, and preferably 30dB SPL.
I am interested in mapping ambient noise levels and teh RS meter simply shows "LOW" when I try to take readings.
Has anyone tried this meter? If so please evaluate it.
Does anyoen have any suggestions?
TKS.
I am interested in mapping ambient noise levels and teh RS meter simply shows "LOW" when I try to take readings.
Has anyone tried this meter? If so please evaluate it.
Does anyoen have any suggestions?
TKS.
B&K's 2240 SPL meter measures down to 30 dB.
Type 2240 - Sound Level Meter - Type 2240 - Brüel & Kjær
I believe the much cheaper 2219 goes down to 35 dB.
It should be possible to obtain a sufficiently quiet microphone or capsule alone, and DIY the electronics.
Type 2240 - Sound Level Meter - Type 2240 - Brüel & Kjær
I believe the much cheaper 2219 goes down to 35 dB.
It should be possible to obtain a sufficiently quiet microphone or capsule alone, and DIY the electronics.
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Thanks mickkymoose, How far off are the ends?
I've found an article on modifying the earlier analog version, but nothing on the digital version.
I'm primarily satisfying my curiosity with the SPL meter.
I'd like to know what the background noise level is in my den where the entertainment system is. How loud do I actually play the stereo, etc.
I've found an article on modifying the earlier analog version, but nothing on the digital version.
I'm primarily satisfying my curiosity with the SPL meter.
I'd like to know what the background noise level is in my den where the entertainment system is. How loud do I actually play the stereo, etc.
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