Measuring with sound level meters: The real difference between type 1 and type 2

Authors

  • Richard J. Peppin Scantek, Inc., 7060 Oakland Mills Rd #L, Columbia, MD 20146

Keywords:

Acoustic noise measurement, Electromechanical devices, Fits and tolerances, Frequency response, Microphones, Frequency ranges, Meter responses, Sound level meters, Spectrum responses

Abstract

The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 sound level measuring meters based on the ANSI and IEC standards was discussed. The output was observed to be dependent upon the spectrum and frequency response of these meters. It was analyzed that the meter and the microphone together must meet specs while discussing tolerances. The weighted value used was the energy modified by the A-weighted curve. The results of a theoritical study based on numbers alone and of a simple measurement test were presented.

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Published

2004-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Peppin RJ. Measuring with sound level meters: The real difference between type 1 and type 2. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2004 Sep. 1 [cited 2021 Oct. 25];32(3):92-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1643

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2004)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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