Decibel Meter, Meterk Digital Sound Level Meter, Range 30-130dB(A) Noise Volume Measuring Instrument Self-Calibrated Decibel Monitoring Tester(Battery Included)

I bought this sound level meter for 2 things: videography and games.Videography:I use it regularly to measure how loud the ambient sound is so I could adjust my input levels. This helps save some time in post-production by ensuring all sound is recorded at similar levels.Games:Kids love seeing whether they can sneak past the sound meter to get to the cookies I had set at the end of the room. This allows them to be imaginary ninjas and learning to be as quiet as possible. Whenever someone makes too loud of a noise, the kids laugh, and he or she would have to start over. Who said that sound meters must only be used for work? :)What I really appreciate the most is that the bottom has a tripod mount hole, allowing me to angle the meter at any angle possible using my Manfrotto tripod. This also allows me to work hands-free by freeing my hands to operate the video camera instead.If you found this review helpful, please hit the "Yes" button to encourage me to write more. Thank you!

I mounted it on my music stand to help me keep my volume to, shall we say “allowable limits”.

Out of the box it showed a baseline of 55 db in a fairly quite room with nothing but a couple desktop PCs with light fan noise. A quiet conversation voice registered over 80 db. I followed the instructions to calibrate it (requires a $100+ piece of equipment), but I tried it without a sound generator and just cranked the potentiometer all the way down, and it still registers the room as 38 db, and quiet conversation voice as 60db. This thing is WAY off. It's probably fine for showing the differences between two sound sources, but other than that, it's useless.

This Sound Level meter is great for checking sound levels and listening volumes to prevent hearing damage. I do a lot of music listening and a sound level meter is a vital tool to keep on hand to make sure you're listening at safe volumes. Prolonged exposure to high levels can easily cause tinnitus and other damage. This Meterk meter is pretty accurate and gave readings that were within 0.2 of my other sound level meter.The display is large and the numbers are easily readable, there is also a back-light for usage in dark environments. It takes 3 AAA batteries which are included, I'm using rechargeable NiMH batteries without issue. Use is straightforward with MAX/MIN and HOLD buttons, the manual also provides instructions if necessary. The plastic is sturdy and seems strong enough for frequent, non-abusive use. There is also a mounting hole on the back for use with tripods. I'm very happy with this device so far, don't underestimate the damage that high volumes can cause!

The meter feels very quality made in the hand with a backlit screen being very helpful when it's dark. The refresh rate is a few times a second that is good enough for any thing you would need it for. The min and Max feature is really helpful and is definitely a plus. The meter also seems to be accurate. I would definitely recommend this.

It arrived on time. Inside it was the unit, sound receiving cover (looks like a microphone) and batteries are included. I have been using it to measure my speaker output but I’m going to see if I can use it to see how loud my upstairs neighbors are. I am thinking a 500 lb kangaroo lives up there.

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  Works as expected. Watch my video of the volume of children in my house peaking >100dB (yikes! that's hearing damage!)Warning: The wind screen/cover is a REALLY SNUG FIT, which is fine, just be careful not to tear it while putting it on. I managed to keep it intact, so I'm happy. Had I torn it, this might've lost a star. It WAS difficult, so be patient and careful.This has the standard features I needed like: "live" "maximum" and "minimum"It has a female threaded mount point underneath to accept tripod. My church uses one of these on a tripod at the soundbooth for visualizing sound levels live during events.

I really liked this product Easy to use ergonomically designed. You can lock in your results I am not a professional in the video and audio field but, I thought it would be an economical way to determine the noise output on many things we come in contact daily. The human ear can detect from approx 0- 140 decibels most can really detect 30dcb- 130 decibels comfortably. With that as my reference I was able to determine how much noise one would encounter. I have 3 young kids, a young dog, 2 active Chinese gerbils and a mother who's hearing is going. Perfect specimens! I did check my meter at 2 am and got a low reading of 32 ( we still have radiator pipes and small appliances like clocks and timers it might pick up ) on an average day I found it was accurate in checking noise from TV and Ipads blasting, Old washing machine running to newer appliances that had lower ratings (quieter running). My Mom s TV was at 120! (and now I had the proof!). I had become a great tool and helping to be aware of how loud some things get and how it can help in the long term protect our and young children hearing. It was a good device to check basic stuff.

Sensitive enough to measure for what I was looking for. Works great.Highly recommend.