Analog or Digital Sound Meter? (1 Viewer)

[russel]

I am going to buy a sound level meter from Radio Shack. I noticed that they also sell digital meters. Which one should I buy, the digital or the analog? Is one easier to use when calibrating my system? Is one more accurate than the other? Thanks for any advice you have.

 

[Ferdinand*T]

When I bought mine I was recommended to buy the analog SPL meter. Supposely it gives you a more accurate reading from what I was told compared to digital meter. But its not that much of a difference either so if you get the digital meter don't feel bad about it. As far as use both are easy to calibrate with

 

[Vince Maskeeper]

I din't think there is an "accuracy" issue - more and 'ease of use' issue. I find the VU meter on the analog easier to read with variating sources-- but the digital is fine.

 

[ChrisWiggles]

Yep. this has been asked a bunch before, basically they are the same, one has a digital readout and costs more. I personally find the analog easier to use, others prefer the digital. Can't go wrong either wqay though.