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dkmst23
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has anyone used this device if so how did it work.


http://www.makeitlouder.com/products_soundmeter.html

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quote:
Originally posted by dkmst23:
has anyone used this device if so how did it work.


http://www.makeitlouder.com/products_soundmeter.html

Yes, I use it
I did some testing with it.
With a peak meter is .8 db higher than a Termlab.
With a RMS meter it's .7-.8 db lower than a Termlab.
Do not get the software unless you have a soundblaster sound card or it will not work.

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I use it as well, as stated above it reads higher than Term Lab, the higher the DB the more it is off, never seen more than 1.5db higher than Term Lab though and have tested up to 150db (on TL) with mine
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On my volt meter Vs termlab it was only like .4 off(belive it was higher). Test at a 153.00 a couple of time's. They claim the newer version is closer and more stable than before.

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I think mine is about 1/2 db lower than the termlab this weekend

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so is it good enough to run a local show where do you get a sound blaster card hate to touch a brand new hp laptop though.

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atomic apoc 15 with spl mod and a atomic 1500.1 at .5 ohm

147.4 dbs import wars loudest of the day

apx quad 1ohm 2 dd m1's datasafe hx400 wait no powercell pc4000
145.8 dbs

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What contrey....try google. They don't cost much...probley 50ish.

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or you could just buy a termlab and you get the software and a meter that people know is reliable and isn't that much more money

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how come i hear so much software problems. including at the one local show this mic is only 270 plus a rta mic and setup

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atomic apoc 15 with spl mod and a atomic 1500.1 at .5 ohm

147.4 dbs import wars loudest of the day

apx quad 1ohm 2 dd m1's datasafe hx400 wait no powercell pc4000
145.8 dbs

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Try E-bay...have seen them CHEAP NEW.

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quote:
Originally posted by ShockingCanada:
or you could just buy a termlab and you get the software and a meter that people know is reliable and isn't that much more money

It cost no were near a Termlab
You can get the whole setup for under $190 on ebay
and the sensor for under $90

http://cgi.ebay.com/186-db-SOUND-METER-SPL-SPECTRUM-ANALYZER-OSCILLOSCOPE_W0QQitemZ190186995062QQihZ009QQcategoryZ25423QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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quote:
Originally posted by dkmst23:
how come i hear so much software problems. including at the one local show this mic is only 270 plus a rta mic and setup

Because like I said before the software ONLY works with Soundblaster cards

And that setup is only $181.00 shipped, check the link

Pete, That's were I got mine from $169 + shipping

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my price is longer calibrated cord and sensor

and i meant the termlab for the software issues.

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atomic apoc 15 with spl mod and a atomic 1500.1 at .5 ohm

147.4 dbs import wars loudest of the day

apx quad 1ohm 2 dd m1's datasafe hx400 wait no powercell pc4000
145.8 dbs

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quote:
Originally posted by Team Urban ArtFX - Percy:
quote:
Originally posted by dkmst23:
how come i hear so much software problems. including at the one local show this mic is only 270 plus a rta mic and setup

Because like I said before the software ONLY works with Soundblaster cards

And that setup is only $181.00 shipped, check the link

Pete, That's were I got mine from $169 + shipping

Which soundblaster cards?
For example, the old termlab system HAD to run on the Soundblaster-16 IDE card, luckily i had one. But it would not run on my Soundblaster PCI128.

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when its hooked up to a DMM does it display the value in volts? or is it mimicking Db?

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DMM shows mV

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