can it be used to test the difference in sound levels of t v shows and commercials
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I think the answer is, It can be done, but it would be a bit cumbersome. Because there is no "Reset" button, you would turn the meter on and set it to measure either the "Min" or "Max" dba for, say, the TV show. After you write down that value, you would have to turn the meter OFF. Then, when the commercial came on, you'd quickly turn the meter back on and AGAIN set it to measuse either the "Min" or "Max" dba.In other words -- two separate measurements, with the meter turned off in between them. Make sense?
1126699
Haven't tried that. I will give it a go today or tomorrow. Get back to me then. So I tested the unit on both program content and commercial content. Both were in the range of 38-40 db. Didn't see any difference in the sound level between them.
1126700
The device is absolutely sensitive enough that you would be able to see even relatively small changes in sound levels. (For example, in a quiet room, I can actually see this device detecting a loudly ticking clock or the sounds of residential traffic at least 150 yards away reaching the inside of my home with my windows closed.) However, this sensitivity may also be a problem for you. When you first turn the device on you will see a spike in the reading for a few seconds until the device "normalizes" to the environment you are using it in. While you will be able to determine that overall the sound levels have changed during a commercial, those sounds levels are not constant, that is, you may also see wide fluctuations as each word is spoken or as music is played. Sound levels change constantly in a normal household environment with each spoken word, each movement of the device, traffic outside the home, other sounds turning on/off (e.g., heating systems), a dog barking two houses away, etc. So while the device is sensitive enough to detect an overall level change, I think the sensitivity could also be a problem if you do not consider EVERYTHING causing changes in the readings. Hope this answers your question !!!
1126701
Although I have not used it for that purpose the meter is absolutely sensitive enough to detect very slight differences in volume.
1926001
No, but if you find out let me know. I never use this because it lacks a basic equalizer. The only think I can think of is to buy an equalizer and run it between the TV and the unit
1478553
It will do the same thing any sound meter will do, read the volume of the sound. It would work to start the conversation with your city. This does not record or document the sound level. For that you need a special expensive meter.
1138922
It will depend on what audio program/player you're using, but definitely the LCD display on the unit will.
900938
Don't have an answer but it transmits audio and visual signals, are they different on a computer than a TV.
1132944
No. It needs software to convert the signal. Your question is a strange one since TV's already capture digital audio and video.
533249
You can use system software to play a test sound file, or go on YouTube, and look for a left and right channel sound test. That should help figure out which goes which. Once you do, write with a sharpie (L) (R) on the metal area in case you disconnect them in the future.
1722785
Has anyone tried this that can verify whether the volume is reduced with 2 speakers?
1839237
I am not sure but if it could to TV audio that will great. So I will try it for next time.Thanks
1795710
I don't totally understand, but from how it sounds you mean a way to listen to the t.v. with headphones? I have a sampler, which is a musical device I use when I want to watch a movie late at night. you could do this with a cable from the vcr, which no one owns anymore, to a device. I would think if you had digital cable, you could do this. It's tricky if your t.v. doesn't have the stereo out jacks on the t.v. itself. this plug has been giving me troubles going from computer to stereo, the sound doesn't come through and I have to wiggle the cable, so it's been a bust for me.
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Sure can. It was the least expensive and works well since AI attend live bands 3x a month and last week the band was at the 85-90 mark and 8 of us told them to turn it down!!!! It can measure noise levels anywhere!Good luck!
2078923
Absolutely! I'm not sure exactly what software you'd be using, but it can easily be programmed to use a variety of audio samples and sound effects.
184940
Yes they have this feature called auto volume, commercials and programing are played at the same audio level
1439705
I am not sure, but if your t.v. has an audio output jack, you should be able to use that. Hope this helps.
20797
Look for any inputs labeled "Output" on your television set or home theater system* and report back! =^)
1038626
probably yes but there could be impedence matching problems, like humming & buzzing. The pre-amp has a gain control, your TV probably does not
1700261
It can be used for testing monitors and LCD TV depending on what you are looking for. Are you looking for frequency, power surges, TV patterns, or others such as component failure? If trying to trace component failures, this will not provide you with that information. For frequency and power surges, it can provide you with the information. TV patterns, no. There is a specific tester for such.