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Rat Shack SPL meter calaibration

I understand that the Radio Shack SPL meters are not real accurate. I have the $60 digital readout unit. I have been playing around with it to try to work out a hump in the bass from my system using bass warble tones. Can anyone tell me where the problem areas are with these meters and what sort of compensation you need to do to interpret the info it gives you?
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gpalmer
174 posts
 
Do a search in the forums, Sean posted a complete list of them a while back.
garfish
1,840 posts
 
I believe Sean's correction table was for the Radio Shack (Realistic) analog SPL meter, ie not a digital version. Cheers. Craig
maxgain OP
526 posts
 
I did a search a few days ago and didn't find what you guys are refering to. I guess I will try again.
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jdlepera
234 posts
 
You need the RS Analog Meter.Its what all test discs/reviewers reccomend/{Avia etc].
aroc
760 posts
 
No you want the analog version, and it costs less than the digital one. I suggest you exchange it. The consesus is the analog one is the 'better' use use of the two. And Dekay is right, callibration of the analog version is in the FAQ section at http://www.audioasylum.com

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/49147.html
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/173849.html

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/173817.html
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