Ipad app sound level meters vs a portable sound level meters

Would it be a good idea to buy a separate portable sound meter or does an iPad app do just as good?

There's also a lot of cool frequency Apps

emergingsoul06-04-2023 10:20pm

mofojo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,172 posts 06-05-2023 at 12:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete From the bit of investigation I’ve done the Apple stuff does a pretty descent job on its own. If you’re looking for that natts Ass accuracy I would say buy a meter.
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21,853 posts 06-05-2023 at 01:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I find decibel app on iPhone works well to help get a handle on the sound in one’s room.
oliver_reid Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 64 posts 06-05-2023 at 12:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might want to get a calibrated mic. rather than rely on the built-in mike. I found the ipad very useful to set up EQ for my car system.