So are most of you measuring C weighted or A weighted. I notice Db-a is the default on the app I am using. When I switch it to C there is a 12-15 difference in the decibels with C being higher. What would be the standard way to measure? If it’s C then damn I’m listening a lot higher than I thought!
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I typically use C scale, which is a flatter measurement. The A scale cuts both low and high frequencies to simulate the human ear's sensitivity at low to moderate levels. The A reading is only flat from about 500 Hz to 6 KHz. As such, the A scale will appear to register lower than the C scale. Which one is more commonly used depends on the application. |
@emrofsemanon There free options available at the Apple store such as dB Meter. Might or might not be super precise but close enough. |
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