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SPL meter recommendation

I don't own a handheld SPL meter and would like to get one. The only one we ever seem to read about is a Radio Shack model that's nice and cheap, but is always referred to as being not that accurate. (From what I can tell, it may not even come with any type of calibration disk, but I'm not sure about that). Without going crazy expensive, are there any up-a-level alternatives out there that might give even better results and come equipped with diagnostic tools? Or is there nothing in between the RS and full-on pro-caliber or remote-mic jobs?
zaikesman
garfish
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........it seems Lak and I were posting at the same time. Do great minds run along similar lines?;>). Craig
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lak
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YES! :-)
fpeel
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At the risk of starting another analog vs. digital battle, does the RS digital SPL meter suffer from the same inaccuracies as the analog version? Any reasons to buy the analog instead of the digital version?
inpepinnovations1e75
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Analog, digital, refers to the readout system, not the detection or measurement system. The accuracy with either is dependent on the microphone used. Extreme accuracy is not necesary for room measurements. Digital readouts do have some handy features, however, I still use the analog Radio Shack.
zaikesman OP
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I can understand your point inpepinnovations, but wouldn't meter ballistics still enter into the accuracy question?
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