Description

The weighting you choose, changes what the meter is telling you. As a Sound Engineer it’s your job to know how to read your meter. Having this ability will help meet County/Town Codes & Noise Ordinances as well as protect the hearing of others while inside closed spaces. The meter I use is the American Recorder SPL-8810. It measures lows from 30dB to 100dB and highs from 60dB to 130dB. It can measure both A & C weighted as well as both Slow and Fast Time Weighting. It can be hand held or mounted on a mic stand. This PDF file will teach you about the different settings as well as why you should be using one.