I want a sound meter to put on my classroom table so students can see when the sound level in the classroom is too loud. Would this work for that?
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It would register the sound level, you would have to determine in advance what level would be too loud. OSHA for example states that 85 db (time weighted average) is too loud therefore hearing protection is required. You might state that peaks of sound above 90 db would be your "too loud" point. The meter will register the noise accurately.
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It has it's own speaker built in so I guess it would depend on the size and noise level of the room. The volume of the speaker is pretty loud in my home and the kids have used it for everything they've needed so far; I would guess for small to medium settings it would suit you.
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There is no way this "meter" will stand up to any serious scurtiny in an open court.My advice is that you call the local police about excessiive noise and hopefully they will arrive with a certified sound level (pressure) meter.
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Pretty sure that's what is designed for. I used it to make a cylindrical sound baffle for the loud fan noise in a growroom for a friend instead of buying one and it worked great. Hope this helps
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i feel that it may be ok for class work,i have found it not good for recording music.i suggest --pay another 20.00 and get a good one.
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I used this in my classroom for small groups. Students can plug their headphones into iPods, CD players, etc and all can hear the same thing. Early on, we had issues with not very one agreeing to the same volume, but they quickly got over it. I'm not sure about the wireless headphones, but maybe?
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I would not recommend this for performing quality. Its cheap for a reason. I suggest Shure in ear monitors or simply powered 12" floor monitor Behringer makes a decent priced model
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The meter increased with 10-15 db when I tryed it with Sound Meter, so yes I think so. But I can certainly recommend the Audio Tool app if you want a more accurate measurement. The microphone package includes a unique code that allows one to download a calibration file with which you can add to the app to make it more accurate.
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I like the Pyle. It's perfect for me as I DJ at various venues and they are sticklers for DB readings. I would recommend this sound level meter. This one holds steady. If you are trying to use it to master or calibrate the level, might be better to do it in the studio on the boards and re-master session. Or, if you are holding it while you are listening to the sounds, it will give you a reading on what it hears. Can't decipher tones and if you are trying to listen to one deck vs. another. I hope this helps??
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Ha- yes, I know all about noisy fourth graders! :) Yes, I think it would work as long as you play around with the settings. It will detect the noise closest to it the best so keep that in mind.
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I used to install school intercom and PA systems for a living. While it may seem very loud to a home owner it is not designed for that type of application. It will not be of any practical used in a high school basketball court.
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Although I have not used it for that purpose the meter is absolutely sensitive enough to detect very slight differences in volume.
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My wife uses it in her 2400 sq ft class room and the other teachers in other rooms say they can hear her. So it is pretty loud. It should work just fine for jamming.
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You will need to add a shunt for the amperage, but it should work. I would recommend encapsulating the back of the meter with clear epoxy to prevent damage from vibration.
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Absolutley! For a school band it would work great! I had a concert at school and used it and actually had to work to keep my volume down! And when it is loud, it still tends to keep its integrity until you get to about 3 oclock on the volume knob.
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i feel that it may be ok for class work,i have found it not good for record ing music. i suggest --pay another 20.00 and get a good one.
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Yeah. This sound machine does pretty loud. If it is near by it should do the job.