Low cost! :o
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Sep 27, 2011 #2 The radio shack analog is the one most often recommended. I thought they brought it back after discontinuing it, but I can't seem to find it now so it may be gone for good. I've been using it for years and it has been a solid performer. Here is the newer digital read out version: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103667
The radio shack analog is the one most often recommended. I thought they brought it back after discontinuing it, but I can't seem to find it now so it may be gone for good. I've been using it for years and it has been a solid performer. Here is the newer digital read out version: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103667
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Sep 27, 2011 #3 I recommend this right here. $109 retail, on sale for $48: Has both Fast & Slow Response, A-weight & C-weight. Looks great. http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSPL25-Frequency-Weighting-Professionals/dp/B005E8MV64/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317147081&sr=1-3 And it's direct from Amazon just in case it doesn't work out.
I recommend this right here. $109 retail, on sale for $48: Has both Fast & Slow Response, A-weight & C-weight. Looks great. http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSPL25-Frequency-Weighting-Professionals/dp/B005E8MV64/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317147081&sr=1-3 And it's direct from Amazon just in case it doesn't work out.
its phillip Audioholic Ninja Sep 27, 2011 #4 I bought mine from aperion since I was too lazy to drive to a radio shack. http://www.aperionaudio.com/product/Aperion-Audio-Sound-Level-Meter,43,38,146.aspx Amazon does have several digital ones though which will probably be easier to use.
I bought mine from aperion since I was too lazy to drive to a radio shack. http://www.aperionaudio.com/product/Aperion-Audio-Sound-Level-Meter,43,38,146.aspx Amazon does have several digital ones though which will probably be easier to use.
5 55katest55 Audioholic Sep 27, 2011 #5 j_garcia said: The radio shack analog is the one most often recommended. I thought they brought it back after discontinuing it, but I can't seem to find it now so it may be gone for good. I've been using it for years and it has been a solid performer. Here is the newer digital read out version: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103667 Click to expand... I went into RS to look for the analog one but it wasnt there, only the digital. Would that be ok?
j_garcia said: The radio shack analog is the one most often recommended. I thought they brought it back after discontinuing it, but I can't seem to find it now so it may be gone for good. I've been using it for years and it has been a solid performer. Here is the newer digital read out version: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103667 Click to expand... I went into RS to look for the analog one but it wasnt there, only the digital. Would that be ok?
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Sep 27, 2011 #6 digital is actually slightly worse, not that much, if you could find analogue one - it's a bit better. Bear in mind neither are good to measure very low frequencies You need to apply correction table to get accurate results http://www.agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=34342&forum=65
digital is actually slightly worse, not that much, if you could find analogue one - it's a bit better. Bear in mind neither are good to measure very low frequencies You need to apply correction table to get accurate results http://www.agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=34342&forum=65
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Sep 27, 2011 #7 I guess everyone has a different experience. I bought the Radio Shack Analog SPL in the past. Do you know where I put it? In the trash can. I prefer the Pyle or Galaxy Digital SPL meters. Easy to read. Consistant. Reliable to me.
I guess everyone has a different experience. I bought the Radio Shack Analog SPL in the past. Do you know where I put it? In the trash can. I prefer the Pyle or Galaxy Digital SPL meters. Easy to read. Consistant. Reliable to me.
mtrycrafts Seriously, I have no life. Sep 27, 2011 #8 55katest55 said: Low cost! Click to expand... What will you be using it for? Level calibration? Checking frequency response from 20-20kHz? Both?
55katest55 said: Low cost! Click to expand... What will you be using it for? Level calibration? Checking frequency response from 20-20kHz? Both?
5 55katest55 Audioholic Sep 27, 2011 #9 mtrycrafts said: What will you be using it for? Level calibration? Checking frequency response from 20-20kHz? Both? Click to expand... Level cal (mostly for the subwoofer).
mtrycrafts said: What will you be using it for? Level calibration? Checking frequency response from 20-20kHz? Both? Click to expand... Level cal (mostly for the subwoofer).
avliner Audioholic Chief Sep 27, 2011 #10 Mine is a digital RS that I have since a long while and so far, so good
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Sep 27, 2011 #11 BoredSysAdmin said: digital is actually slightly worse, not that much, if you could find analogue one - it's a bit better. Bear in mind neither are good to measure very low frequencies You need to apply correction table to get accurate results http://www.agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=34342&forum=65 Click to expand... Yes, you need to use the correction table. I have seen it said that the digital version is not as good as the analog one, I am not sure why. I like my analog one and I've been using it for about 8yrs now.
BoredSysAdmin said: digital is actually slightly worse, not that much, if you could find analogue one - it's a bit better. Bear in mind neither are good to measure very low frequencies You need to apply correction table to get accurate results http://www.agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=34342&forum=65 Click to expand... Yes, you need to use the correction table. I have seen it said that the digital version is not as good as the analog one, I am not sure why. I like my analog one and I've been using it for about 8yrs now.
sholling Audioholic Ninja Sep 27, 2011 #12 The radio shack meter is fine for level setting. If you search you can find correction numbers for your meter and apply them but It'll get you darn close just by itself.
The radio shack meter is fine for level setting. If you search you can find correction numbers for your meter and apply them but It'll get you darn close just by itself.
gmichael Audioholic Spartan Sep 27, 2011 #13 AcuDefTechGuy said: I recommend this right here. $109 retail, on sale for $48: Has both Fast & Slow Response, A-weight & C-weight. Looks great. http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSPL25-Frequency-Weighting-Professionals/dp/B005E8MV64/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317147081&sr=1-3 And it's direct from Amazon just in case it doesn't work out. Click to expand... But but... "Frequency Range: 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz"
AcuDefTechGuy said: I recommend this right here. $109 retail, on sale for $48: Has both Fast & Slow Response, A-weight & C-weight. Looks great. http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSPL25-Frequency-Weighting-Professionals/dp/B005E8MV64/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317147081&sr=1-3 And it's direct from Amazon just in case it doesn't work out. Click to expand... But but... "Frequency Range: 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz"
mtrycrafts Seriously, I have no life. Sep 27, 2011 #14 55katest55 said: Level cal (mostly for the subwoofer). Click to expand... Then you don't really need an expensive meter and the digital will do the trick too.
55katest55 said: Level cal (mostly for the subwoofer). Click to expand... Then you don't really need an expensive meter and the digital will do the trick too.
jonnythan Audioholic Ninja Sep 27, 2011 #15 The Radio Shack digital meter is good because it has pretty good response and REW calibration filters.
The Radio Shack digital meter is good because it has pretty good response and REW calibration filters.
agarwalro Audioholic Ninja Sep 27, 2011 #16 55katest55 said: Low cost! Click to expand... Behringer ECM8000 Measurement Microphone: $55. With this you will need Phantom Power Source, Cables, the Room EQ Wizard Software, and a computer with a good sound card (for low noize line in and duplex sound). Having the measurement accuracy and infinite possibilities is great, but, making FR plots like a BOSS, priceless.
55katest55 said: Low cost! Click to expand... Behringer ECM8000 Measurement Microphone: $55. With this you will need Phantom Power Source, Cables, the Room EQ Wizard Software, and a computer with a good sound card (for low noize line in and duplex sound). Having the measurement accuracy and infinite possibilities is great, but, making FR plots like a BOSS, priceless.
jonnythan Audioholic Ninja Sep 27, 2011 #17 Know what else you need to use the ECM8000? An SPL meter to calibrate the software
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Sep 27, 2011 #18 gmichael said: But but... "Frequency Range: 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz" Click to expand... He is just using the SPL meter to level match all the channels to 75dBC, specifically the subwoofer.
gmichael said: But but... "Frequency Range: 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz" Click to expand... He is just using the SPL meter to level match all the channels to 75dBC, specifically the subwoofer.
agarwalro Audioholic Ninja Sep 28, 2011 #19 jonnythan said: Know what else you need to use the ECM8000? An SPL meter to calibrate the software Click to expand... Got a hearty laugh out of this comment.
jonnythan said: Know what else you need to use the ECM8000? An SPL meter to calibrate the software Click to expand... Got a hearty laugh out of this comment.
