Good SPL software besides term-lab
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Topic: Good SPL software besides term-lab
Posted By: Newbein
Subject: Good SPL software besides term-lab
Date Posted: May 30, 2005 at 4:40 AM
Does anyone know of any other SPL software besides Term-lab? Right now I don't have 700 bucks for their software. I need something that can at least give me a ball park figure as to my db's. I was looking at the hand held meter like the ones at radio shack but they only go upto 130 db. (correct me if I'm wrong) I know I'm not doing 170 but I think I'm between 140's and 160's...(I THINK!)
advice please
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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: May 30, 2005 at 11:02 AM
True RTA 3 is a shareware program that will measure SPL. But the problem is you will still need a Designated mic for SPL. Most mics that are on the market that will record over 140db require a phantom power supply, in other words they need a power supply just to dive them. The only ones that are accurate and dont need a power supply are the old style Term-lab mics, They will run approx $200-$300. Your best bet to find out what your hitting is to call around and some shops in your area might have a meter. Typically charge around here is $15 a hour for test and tune.
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Posted By: Newbein
Date Posted: May 30, 2005 at 11:52 AM
jeffchilcott,
Thanks for your reply, I downloaded the program and it looks cool. But, I don'have an spl mike LOL! I just have a regular old plugin computer mike.. ya think that will work for now.. I don't need to be perfect but like I said, all I want is a ball park figure.. and about driving to a shop.. the closest one is almost 2 hrs. away! sometimes I miss NYC!
Posted By: Nodestiny
Date Posted: May 31, 2005 at 10:35 AM
I dont know how good it is, but here ya go!
https://www.splmeter.com/
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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: May 31, 2005 at 11:06 AM
I have heard of them, but I have not tried one out yet. All I can Say is watch Ebay and try to catch a used audio-control setup
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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
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2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place
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