SoundAdvisor™ Sound Level Meter
Noise Measurement and Analysis | Model 831C
The SoundAdvisor Sound Level Meter Model 831C is designed to make noise measurement easy. Due to its color display, connectivity, extensive software features and small form factor the SoundAdvisor is an ideal choice for handheld operation. Attended measurements are simplified, with the ability to control and monitor data via any PC or mobile device with a standard web interface. Designed with the acoustic professional in mind, the SoundAdvisor offers an elegant solution for complex needs in an easy to use system.
Applications
Measurements Simplified
Connectivity Is Key
Cellular, WiFi, and wired networking are all available to you when using the SoundAdvisor. The meter can even serve as its own WiFi hotspot.
Many Platforms, Same Controls
Whether you are setting up a test on the meter, checking in remotely from your laptop, or receiving an alert to your smartphone, you'll be working with the same interface and menus across all platforms
Customizable for Your Application
From complete outdoor monitoring kits to a low noise option to automatic event detection, the SoundAdvisor is designed to help meet your testing needs
LCD Color Interface
A full color user interface allows you to interpret data more easily, right from the meter
Firmware Options
| Feature | Model | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Room Acoustics Measurements | 831C-RA | Reverberation time measurements are key to understanding the acoustic characteristics of a room and are also used to calculate absorption coefficients in materials testing. SoundAdvisor™ with 831C-RA firmware measures sound level decays, computes reverberation time (RT60), and computes NC/RC ratings. |
| Sound Recording | 831C-SR | Combine sound data with recordings of the sound being measured for noise source identification. Trigger recordings manually or automatically when combined with 831C-ELA Firmware. |
| Octave Band Analysis | 831C-OB3 | In many applications, it is important to acquire both the broadband level and spectral content of noise data. With spectral information, the source and content of the measured level can be better understood. Constant percentage bandwidth filters (1/1 or 1/3 octave) best approximate human perception of sound. |
| FFT Analysis and Tone Assessment | 831C-FFT | The narrow-band filtering provided by Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Analysis of single-channel acoustic or vibration sources is useful for machinery analysis, product development, tone detection, fault analysis, and vibration troubleshooting. |
| Acoustic Parameter Logging | 831C-LOG | SoundAdvisor Model 831C can be used to record the evolution of sound pressure level over time as a Time History (TH). The Time History is then used to profile the observation period, which can vary from several seconds to continuous monitoring. |
| Measurement History | 831C-ELA | While Time Histories are typically logged at one sample per second, longer- term averages are often useful to see trends, e.g., 10 minute or hourly averages. 831C-ELA firmware enables Measurement History (MH) and logs these parameters similar to Time History (TH). MH and TH can run together simultaneously or independently. |
| Automatic Event Detection and Alerts | 831C-ELA | Record additional data or receive alerts of events. Events are triggered when selected parameters exceed a fixed or dynamic threshold for a minimum duration or by an external trigger set by the digital input signal. |
| Noise Monitoring Scheduling Tools | 831C-SCH | Data and alerts are often needed only on certain days or specific times. With 831C-SCH firmware, schedule run/stop times, modem usage, and alert type and recipient. Easily configure SoundAdvisor to measure and report only what you need, even when those needs change. |
| Cellular Communication | 831C-SW | We understand how beneficial it can be to have access to your noise monitor at any time of the day. Due to the remoteness or need to setup contracts and get permits, connecting a noise monitor to a wired network or main power just isn't feasible. With option 831C-SW you can connect the SoundAdvisor by USB directly to a Sierra Wireless gateway and get a highly portable noise monitor that can easily be powered by battery and/or solar. We recommend the Sierra Wireless model RV-50 because of its low power usage and industrial design. |
Standards
| IEC 61672-1:2013 | ANSI S1.4-2014 Class 1 integrating sound level meter |
Measurements
| Real-time frequency analysis in 1/1 and 1/3 octave bands, compliant with IEC 61260:2014 and ANSI S1.11-2014 Class 1 | |
| >120 dB dynamic range | |
| 2 GB internal memory, expandable by USB | |
| Full range AC output | |
| Available Low noise option (831C-LOWN) | |
| Includes valid ISO 17025 compliant calibration certificate |
