SPL Meter (1 Viewer)

[Bob_Lawrance]

Hi

I was wondering what the best SPL meter would be to use?

Thanks in advance

 

[Jerome Grate]

Got mine from Radio Shack. I think you can get one with a digital read out, but the one I have with needle read out I really like.

 

[PaulT]

Bob - you are lucky that Radio Shack still has stores in Edmonton.

Have a look for their new analog meter (US number 33-4050) or new digital meter (US number 33-2055).

I think I paid about 65CAD for my old analog 5 years ago, not sure what they run now in Canada but it is worth the money.

 

[Bob_Lawrance]

Thanks for the responses.

 

[Joseph DeMartino]

The digital meter will cost you a lot more without giving you any more functionality for your application, which is calibrating your sound system with Avia or Video Essentials. I think I paid about $30 US for my Rat Shack analog in 1997 and I've never had a problem with it through four changes of residence and numerous interim tweaks.

Regards,

Joe

 

[Bob McElfresh]

the Radio Shack for about $40 US is what most of us use.

It is NOT the most accurate/calibrated unit. You can spend upwards of $200+ for higher end units that come with calibration curves - but you dont need this.

You really dont care that the inexpensive RS unit is +/- 10%. As long as it measures the volume the same for all 5 of your speakers - it's a great reference.

Hope this helps.