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

[Bob]

I tried a software package call TrueRTA
(http://www.trueaudio.com/rta_abt1.htm) seemed pretty cool.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trevor Lango" <TLango@cityofvacaville.com>
To: <vox@lists.lugod.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 12:33 PM
Subject: RE: [vox] OT: seeking recommendations for dB or dBA meter


> > -----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
> >
> >
> > 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.
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> vox mailing list
> vox@lists.lugod.org
> http://lists.lugod.org/mailman/listinfo/vox
>