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| [http://www.extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=18&prodid=551 Extech 407760]<sup>note 3</sup>
| [http://www.extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=18&prodid=551 Extech 407760]<sup>Note 3</sup>
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| [http://www.extech.com/instruments/resources/datasheets/407760data.pdf 1], [http://www.extech.com/instruments/resources/manuals/407760_UM.pdf 2]
| [http://www.amazon.com/Extech-407760-Sound-Level-Datalogger/dp/B0039ZKGQQ $145]
| [http://www.amazon.com/Extech-407760-Sound-Level-Datalogger/dp/B0039ZKGQQ $145]


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| [http://www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch/slot/1/download/256557/ba-schallpegel-datenlogger-pce-sdl-1.pdf 1]
| [http://www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch/messtechnik-im-online-handel/messgeraete-fuer-alle-parameter/schallpegelmessgeraet-schallpegelmessgeraet-pce-sdl-1-det_256557.htm &euro;99.96]
| [http://www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch/messtechnik-im-online-handel/messgeraete-fuer-alle-parameter/schallpegelmessgeraet-schallpegelmessgeraet-pce-sdl-1-det_256557.htm &euro;99.96]


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| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04RWVj8beFM 1]
| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04RWVj8beFM 1]
| [http://www.amazon.com/Reed-SD-4023-Logger-Measuring-Resolution/dp/B008S0I60A $204]
| [http://www.amazon.com/Reed-SD-4023-Logger-Measuring-Resolution/dp/B008S0I60A $204]
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| [http://www.reed-direct.com/shop/itemDetail.do?itm_id=145278&itm_index=0&item=ST-173 Reed ST-173]<sup>Note 3</sup>
| USB
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| 30dB - 130dB
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| [http://www.reed-direct.com/shop/itemDetail.do?itm_id=145278&itm_index=0&item=ST-173 $139.-]


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<sup>1</sup> It is unclear if the meter can stream data live, or only log to SD card. Does not appear to be compliant to IEC 61672-1:2003: time-weighted measurements are wrong, and frequency-weighting C is also wrong.<br />
<sup>1</sup> It is unclear if the meter can stream data live, or only log to SD card. Does not appear to be compliant to IEC 61672-1:2003: time-weighted measurements are wrong, and frequency-weighting C is also wrong.<br />
<sup>2</sup> More likely made by [http://www.tecpel.net/ Tecpel].<br />
<sup>2</sup> More likely made by [http://www.tecpel.net/ Tecpel].<br />
<sup>3</sup> [http://www.cem-instruments.com/en/pro/pro-290.html CEM DT-173] = [[Voltcraft DL-160S]] = [http://www.extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=18&prodid=551 Extech 407760] = [http://www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch/messtechnik-im-online-handel/messgeraete-fuer-alle-parameter/schallpegelmessgeraet-schallpegelmessgeraet-pce-sdl-1-det_256557.htm PCE PCE-SDL 1].<br />
<sup>3</sup> [http://www.cem-instruments.com/en/pro/pro-290.html CEM DT-173] = [[Voltcraft DL-160S]] = [http://www.extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=18&prodid=551 Extech 407760] = [http://www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch/messtechnik-im-online-handel/messgeraete-fuer-alle-parameter/schallpegelmessgeraet-schallpegelmessgeraet-pce-sdl-1-det_256557.htm PCE PCE-SDL 1] = [http://www.reed-direct.com/shop/itemDetail.do?itm_id=145278&itm_index=0&item=ST-173 Reed ST-173]. Note: The original manufacturer is CEM, the rest are rebadges. Some explicitly specify a resolution of 0.1dB (CEM doesn't specify any at all), and the Reed ST-173 specifies an accuracy of 1.5dB which is likely a typo (CEM and all other rebadges specify 1.4dB).<br />
<sup>4</sup> [http://www.cem-instruments.com/en/pro/pro-535.html CEM DT-2232] = [[PCE PCE-222]].<br />
<sup>4</sup> [http://www.cem-instruments.com/en/pro/pro-535.html CEM DT-2232] = [[PCE PCE-222]].<br />
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Revision as of 16:40, 24 May 2013

This is an alphabetically ordered table of various sound level meters, i.e. test and measurement equipment which measures the sound pressure level and can log data your PC via USB, RS232, and so on. We do not list devices without PC logging functionality, as those are not really useful for sigrok.

This page lists commercial and non-commercial devices with a short overview of their capabilities. We list all kinds of devices here, not only those supported by sigrok.

You should not use the information here as the sole source for any buying decisions, this is just meant for informational purposes. Please carefully check the vendor websites if you intend to buy any hardware.

Device PC interface Frequency range Measurement range
(A-weighted) 		Resolution Accuracy
(94dB@1kHz) 		Frequency
weighting 		Time
weighting 		Resources Price
Amprobe SM-20A RS-232 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.5dB A, C F, S - $300
CEM DT-173Note 3 USB 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB - 1.4dB A, C F, S - $168
CEM DT-2232Note 4 RS-232 30Hz - 10kHz 35dB - 130dB 0.1dB 3.5dB A F - $50
CEM DT-8851 USB 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.4dB A, C F, S $100
CEM DT-8852 USB 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.4dB A, C F, S $200
Center 322Note 2 RS-232 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB - 1.5dB A, C F, S $200
Colead SL-5868P RS232 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1dB A, C, flat F, S 1, 2, 3 $92
Extech 407750 RS-232 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.5dB A, C F, S $260
Extech 407760Note 3 USB 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB - 1.4dB A, C F, S 1, 2 $145
Extech 407768 RS-232 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.4dB A, C F, S $300
Extech HD600 USB - 30dB - 130dB - 1.4dB A, C F, S $500
General DSM8922 RS-232 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB - A, C F, S $178
General DSM3200DL RS-232 - 30dB - 130dB - - - F, S $300
HoldPeak HP-844A USB 31.5Hz - 8.5kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.5dB A, C F, S €74
Lutron SL-4012 RS-232 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.5dB A, C F, S $145
Lutron SL-4013 RS-232 - 30dB - 130dB - - - - $240
Lutron SL-4112 RS-232 - 30dB - 130dB - - A, C F, S $278
Lutron SL-4113G RS-232 - 30dB - 130dB - - A, C F, S
PCE PCE-222Note 4 RS-232 30Hz - 10kHz 35dB - 130dB 0.1dB 3.5dB A F - €58.31
PCE PCE-SDL 1Note 3 USB 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB - 1.4dB A, C F, S 1 €99.96
PeakTech 8005 USB 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.4dB - F, S €145
Reed SD-4023Note 1 RS-232 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.4dB A, C(?) 200ms, 500ms 1 $204
Reed ST-173Note 3 USB 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.5dB A, C F, S - $139.-
Tecpel DSL-331 RS-232 31.5Hz - 8Khz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.5dB A, C F, S 1 £160
TES-1350R RS-232 31.5hZ - 8kHz 35dB - 130dB 0.1dB 2dB A, C F, S $205
Tenmars TM-103 USB 30Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.5dB A, C F, S $220
Tondaj SL-814 USB/serial 31.5Hz - 8.5kHz 40dB - 130dB 0.1dB 2dB A, C F, S $27
Voltcraft DL-160SNote 3 USB 31.5Hz - 8kHz 30dB - 130dB 0.1dB 1.4dB A, C F, S list £85

1 It is unclear if the meter can stream data live, or only log to SD card. Does not appear to be compliant to IEC 61672-1:2003: time-weighted measurements are wrong, and frequency-weighting C is also wrong.
2 More likely made by Tecpel.
3 CEM DT-173 = Voltcraft DL-160S = Extech 407760 = PCE PCE-SDL 1 = Reed ST-173. Note: The original manufacturer is CEM, the rest are rebadges. Some explicitly specify a resolution of 0.1dB (CEM doesn't specify any at all), and the Reed ST-173 specifies an accuracy of 1.5dB which is likely a typo (CEM and all other rebadges specify 1.4dB).
4 CEM DT-2232 = PCE PCE-222.

Internal details:

Device PC interface PC interface chip PC protocol Architecture/chip
Colead SL-5868P RS232 CPU custom (binary), 2400/8n1 Nuvoton W78E052D
PCE PCE-222 RS232 ? ? ?
Tondaj SL-814 USB/serial Prolific PL2303xxx custom (binary), 9600/8e1 Atmel ATmega8/L
Voltcraft DL-160S USB ? ? ?
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