Sound Level Meters and Analyzers
Sound level meter instruments and analyzers by Brüel & Kjær are class 1 sound measurement, ease-of-use, and unrivaled flexibility. In fact, the latest generation of our sound measuring instruments can be directly operated with a smartphone. With the addition of our specialized apps and post-processing software, you can setup and customize your instrument for an extensive range of measurements, advanced analysis and reporting. It's been over 60 years since Brüel & Kjær invented the world's first portable sound level meter. And we still lead the industry today.
B&K 2245 With Noise Partner
A complete class 1 sound / noise measuring solution for dedicated measurement applications. B&K 2245 is designed with task-tailored Noise Partner Apps for specific measurement applications, providing you with the tools you need to get your job done.
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B&K 2245
B&K 2245 is a complete class 1 sound measuring solution with task-tailored applications for your mobile and PC. The instrument is supplied with Noise Partner, providing four instruments, each specifically designed for your job.
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Type 2250
Type 2250 sound level meter series features two, single-channel, class 1 sound level meters and a flexible platform that can be customized for a wide range of enviromental noise measurement tasks.
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Type 2270
B&K Type 2270 Sound Level Meter is our flagship sound level meter, featuring two class 1 measurement channels for simultanious measurement capability - with any combination of microphones and accelerometers.
BUYERS GUIDE
CHOOSING YOUR SOUND LEVEL METER
WHAT IS A SOUND LEVEL METER
A sound level meter is a measuring instrument, designed to measure sound levels in a standardized way.
Commonly referred to as a sound meter, noise meter, decibel meter, or sound pressure level (SPL) meter, a sound level meter is designed to respond to sound in approximately the same way as the human ear.
The purpose of a sound level meter is to give objective,
reproducible measurements of sound pressure levels (SPL).
MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS
Sound level meters and analyzers are used to measure and manage noise from a variety of sources. They are often employed in environmental noise assessment from sound sources, such as industrial plants, road and rail traffic, and construction work.
In urban environments, noise pollution - or excessive noise exposure - directly affects the people who live and work in the affected areas. To ensure noise regulations are followed, noise is measured from a variety of sources as sports events, outdoor concerts, parks, and residential- or commercial neighbors. Each sound/noise source is defined by its own set of characteristics, which can pose challenges for the professionals assessing them.
The most common measurement applications
- Room and building acoustics
- Sound power and noise source identification
- Assessing workplace noise and OHS evaluations
- Environmental noise measurements
HOW DOES A SOUND LEVEL METER WORK?
At its very core, a sound level meter basically consists of a microphone, a preamplifier, a signal processing unit, and a display.
The most suitable type of microphone for a sound level meter is a condenser microphone, which combines precision with measurement reliability. The microphone converts the sound signal to an equivalent electrical signal. The electrical signal produced by the microphone is at a very low level and must be enhanced by a preamplifier, before reaching the main processor.
Signal processing applies frequency weightings and time weightings to the signal, as specified by international
standards such as IEC 61672 – 1, which a sound level meter complies with.
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