Look for LM3915 chips and kits.
There is also UAA180…but they are very old !
LM3915 OBSOLETE
TI has discontinued the production of the device.
no substitute available
I just made a PIC based 24-LED PPM (2 dB steps) for use with an amp here. I haven't updated the project page but I hooked it up to my Philips DFA888 amp and it works like a charm!

Really really should update that page... Incidentally, I bent the LEDs horizontally and stacked two boards to make it stereo.

Really really should update that page... Incidentally, I bent the LEDs horizontally and stacked two boards to make it stereo.
@Regenpak: Nice build !
@NMOS:
Of course, it's a very old chip, this should be one of my very first project with a TBA820 battery powered in a Teko box many many years ago ! 🙂
But there are alternate sources in China and many kits for almost nothing on AliExpress, for LM3915 and 14.
This is not audiophile audio, life support systems, mains connected system, etc.., just easy Diy or cheap consumer audio market so not great risk at trying a kit.
For 2€ shipping included you receive a complete kit, it is worth a trial.
LM3915 DC 9V 12V 10 LED Sound Audio Spectrum Analyzer Level Indicator Kit DIY Electoronics Soldering Practice Set laboratory|Integrated Circuits| - AliExpress
@NMOS:
LM3915 OBSOLETE
TI has discontinued the production of the device.
Of course, it's a very old chip, this should be one of my very first project with a TBA820 battery powered in a Teko box many many years ago ! 🙂
But there are alternate sources in China and many kits for almost nothing on AliExpress, for LM3915 and 14.
This is not audiophile audio, life support systems, mains connected system, etc.., just easy Diy or cheap consumer audio market so not great risk at trying a kit.
For 2€ shipping included you receive a complete kit, it is worth a trial.
LM3915 DC 9V 12V 10 LED Sound Audio Spectrum Analyzer Level Indicator Kit DIY Electoronics Soldering Practice Set laboratory|Integrated Circuits| - AliExpress
Nothing wrong with Chinese LM3915.
Very simple analogue stuff that anyone can produce.
Has no impact on Sound.
For me no need to make something complicated, except for the sake of it.
Cheers,
Patrick
Very simple analogue stuff that anyone can produce.
Has no impact on Sound.
For me no need to make something complicated, except for the sake of it.
Cheers,
Patrick