[vox] OT: seeking recommendations for dB or dBA meter

[Trevor Lango]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: hajhouse@houseag.com [mailto:hajhouse@houseag.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 11:49 AM
> To: vox@lists.lugod.org
> Subject: [vox] OT: seeking recommendations for dB or dBA meter
> 
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> I am thinking of acquiring a device to measure noise 
> amplitude (decibels). Does anyone have a suggestion on where 
> to get such a device (I was thinking of getting one from 
> Radio Shack, though that establishment is not known for items 
> of exceptional quality), good models (not too expensive), etc?

I work for the City of Vacaville - Public Works Engineering Department. We
just recently purchased such a device from Quest Technologies for $1000+.
However, during our product research, we came across a unit from Extech for
$79 through USABlueBook (www.usabluebook.com). These are obviously worlds
apart in terms of sensitivity and quality but I am certain that the Extech
units are superior to Radio Shack stuff - they are a reputable provider of
affordable engineering instrument equipment. As long as you don't have
exotic needs, that company's products should probably serve you well.