Any sound meter recommendations?
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Any sound meter recommendations?
I'm looking to start some somewhat formal testing for a form 1 project and was wondering if there's any suggested sound meters to use? Any tips on brands and/or features would be appreciated.
I didn't really have a set budget, but would like to stay under $750.
I didn't really have a set budget, but would like to stay under $750.
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Re: Any sound meter recommendations?
There are actually a couple of good iPhone apps for sound metering.
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That's about what $750 will get you
Try this search, you might be able to afford the required accessories for <$750
https://www.google.com/search?q=Bruel+% ... Model+2209
Try this search, you might be able to afford the required accessories for <$750
https://www.google.com/search?q=Bruel+% ... Model+2209
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I have yet to see a "GOOD" app for sound meteringFaulkner wrote:There are actually a couple of good iPhone apps for sound metering.
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Add a zero or two or it is just a toy.
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You can find used Larson Davis 800b's for under $1000 but the mic will cost you $1200. The best thing to do is rent one, unless you are either a manufacturer or just have plenty of money buying a meter is not reasonable. You will not get an accurate reading with anything less than this set-up. I am not sure on the fee for rental but there are quite a few places that do it.
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curtistactical wrote:You can find used Larson Davis 800b's for under $1000 but the mic will cost you $1200. The best thing to do is rent one, unless you are either a manufacturer or just have plenty of money buying a meter is not reasonable. You will not get an accurate reading with anything less than this set-up. I am not sure on the fee for rental but there are quite a few places that do it.
Like this?
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Yes, you would just need a different mic. That is the meter I use, you will need a 2530 mic and your good to go.unclemoak wrote:curtistactical wrote:You can find used Larson Davis 800b's for under $1000 but the mic will cost you $1200. The best thing to do is rent one, unless you are either a manufacturer or just have plenty of money buying a meter is not reasonable. You will not get an accurate reading with anything less than this set-up. I am not sure on the fee for rental but there are quite a few places that do it.
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Calibrator recommended?curtistactical wrote:...
Yes, you would just need a different mic. That is the meter I use, you will need a 2530 mic and your good to go.
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Calibrator required or the readings are useless.
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Would also need to send it to a service center to be sure that it even worked right.
Would be bad to invest the money in a new mic and calibrator and THINK its working only only to find out it isn't working right.
Always have used equipment checked out. For that price I guarantee they aren't guaranteeing its condition beyond used.
Would be bad to invest the money in a new mic and calibrator and THINK its working only only to find out it isn't working right.
Always have used equipment checked out. For that price I guarantee they aren't guaranteeing its condition beyond used.
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B&K 3052 with 2670 1/4" mic
calibration here at B&K norcross Ga. was 1200.00
calibration here at B&K norcross Ga. was 1200.00
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Let us know how it works out if you order it.
I would be thrilled to see accurate metering for a sub $1000 investment.
I would be thrilled to see accurate metering for a sub $1000 investment.
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Well that wasn't cheap. Ended up getting it for $810, but I still will need a Mic and calibrator to go with it.
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Ouch!unclemoak wrote:Well that wasn't cheap. Ended up getting it for $810, but I still will need a Mic and calibrator to go with it.
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Bendersquint wrote:Ouch!unclemoak wrote:Well that wasn't cheap. Ended up getting it for $810, but I still will need a Mic and calibrator to go with it.
After talking to a Larson Davis engineer this afternoon, it seems the 2540 mic it comes with will work for the .22 I'm metering, but the 2530 would be better suited for larger calibers.
I asked about calibrators and was told a calibrator is more for sport checking the mic on location, but Larson themselves can inspect and calibrate the 800b for about $250.
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If you are trying to do mil spec testing why not do it right and get a calibrator?unclemoak wrote:Bendersquint wrote:Ouch!unclemoak wrote:Well that wasn't cheap. Ended up getting it for $810, but I still will need a Mic and calibrator to go with it.
After talking to a Larson Davis engineer this afternoon, it seems the 2540 mic it comes with will work for the .22 I'm metering, but the 2530 would be better suited for larger calibers.
I asked about calibrators and was told a calibrator is more for sport checking the mic on location, but Larson themselves can inspect and calibrate the 800b for about $250.
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If you are trying to do mil spec testing why not do it right and get a calibrator?
I'll likely end up finding one. Just commenting on what Larson told me.
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Will to bet Larson doesn't even know what mil spec testing is, I know B&K doesn't.unclemoak wrote:
If you are trying to do mil spec testing why not do it right and get a calibrator?
I'll likely end up finding one. Just commenting on what Larson told me.
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B&K made the meter 20 years ago that AAC still uses
B&K doesn't do testing of firearms
B&K doesn't do testing of firearms
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Neither does Larson Davis, nor does anyone make a meter nowadays that will perform mil spec testing aside from B&K2209 and LD800B.saigatechusa wrote:B&K made the meter 20 years ago that AAC still uses
B&K doesn't do testing of firearms
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No, AAC moved on to a new system years ago.saigatechusa wrote:B&K made the meter 20 years ago that AAC still uses
B&K doesn't do testing of firearms
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No that would not be accurate, not fast enough rise.