Noise Measurement and Acoustic FAQ

The answers to frequently asked questions about sound level meters and noise dosemeters and their use in various noise measurement applications.

• "Type" or "Class" of a Sound Level Meter
• What is a Sound Level Calibrator?
• What is Sound Level Meter Calibration and doseBadge Calibration?
• Frequency Weightings - A-Weighted, C-Weighted or Z-Weighted?
• Time Weightings - Fast, Slow or Impulse?
• Sound Level or Leq?
• Maximum, Minimum and Peak
• Octave and 1/3 Octave Band Filters
• What is Reverberation Time?

Question not answered? Please email your request to info@noisemeters.co.uk.

Other Sources of Information from Noise Meters

• European Noise at Work Regulations
• Noise Measurement Books
• Useful Links
• Sound Level Meter Standards
• Training Courses
• Sound Level Meter Selection Wizard

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