Sound Level Meter Selection Guide

Larson Davis SoundAdvisor Model 831C
SoundAdvisor Detailed Overview and Support Pages

Larson Davis' newest meter, with the base model offering >120dB of dynamic range, 2GB of storage, and external USB storage capability. SoundAdvisor rents in three standard kit configurations:

• K831C-L includes logging
• K831C adds 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis and includes 2GB of memory
• K831C-H adds sound recording and event triggering

The configurations above can be customized and also be rented as outdoor-based kits with tripods, environmental protection kits, and cases with external batteries.

Preconfigured Kits | Accessories | Manuals

Standard Rental Kit Includes:
831C - Meter with batteries, power cable, and applicable firmware options
PRM831 - Microphone preamplifier
377B02 - Standard 1/2" freefield microphone, other options available
Windscreen - Proper unit included according to microphone size
EXC010 - 10ft microphone extension cable, other lengths available
KSLM-ACC - Accessory kit with calibrator and necessary adaptors, calibration certificate, operation manual, and G4 Utility software
DVX014 - USB WiFi dongle

Larson Davis Model 831
831 Detailed Overview and Support Pages

Larson Davis' meter, with the base model offering >120dB of dynamic range, 2GB of storage, and external USB storage capability.  The 831 rents in three standard kit configurations:

• K831L includes logging and industrial hygiene capability
• K831 adds 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis and includes 2GB of memory
• K831H adds sound recording and event triggering

The configurations above can be customized and also be rented as outdoor-based kits with tripods, environmental protection kits, and cases with external batteries.  The kit part numbers are:  NMS-831L, NMS-831, and NMS-831H.

Preconfigured Kits | Accessories | Manuals

Standard Rental Kit Includes:
831 - Meter with batteries, power cable, and applicable firmware options
PRM831 - Microphone preamplifier
377B02 - Standard 1/2" freefield microphone, other options available
Windscreen - Proper unit included according to microphone size
EXC010 - 10ft microphone extension cable, other lengths available
KSLM-ACC - Accessory kit with calibrator and necessary adaptors, calibration certificate, operation manual, and G4 Utility software

Larson Davis LxT
LxT Detailed Overview and Support Pages

Developed to meet the unique needs of those involved in workplace noise exposure assessment and plant noise surveys.  With one hand operation and exceptional exposure data presentations, the SoundTrack LxT is the perfect tool for gathering, analyzing, and presenting detailed noise environment data quickly, easily and concisely.  Used primarily by industrial hygienists and safety professionals to assess workplace noise.

• KLxT1L includes time history logging, and environmental data logging
• KLxT1H adds 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis
• KLxT-QPR for impulsive/high level sounds

The configurations above can be customized and also be rented as outdoor-based kits with tripods, environmental protection kits, and cases with external batteries.  The kit is the SoundExpert LxT Noise Monitoring Kit.

Preconfigured Kits | Accessories | Manuals

Standard Rental Kit Includes:
LxT - Meter with batteries, power cable, and applicable firmware options
PRMLxT1 - Microphone preamplifier, low range PRMLxT1L available also
377B02 - Standard 1/2" freefield microphone, other options available
Windscreen - Proper unit included according to microphone size
EXC010 - 10ft microphone extension cable, other lengths available
KSLM-ACC - Accessory kit with calibrator and necessary adaptors, calibration certificate, operation manual, and G4 Utility software

Larson Davis Model 824
824 Detailed Overview and Support Pages

Model 824 is primarily used for its unique capabilities ranging from use with 0 V and 200 V condenser microphones to audiometry testing. Its use as an environmental monitor has waned due to the superior memory, connectivity, and low-power consumption of the SoundAdvisor Model 831C.

• K824L includes time history logging, and environmental data logging
• K824 adds 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis
• K824AUD for impulsive/high level sounds

Manual

Standard Rental Kit Includes:
824 - Meter with batteries, power cable, and applicable firmware options
902 - Microphone preamplifier, low range PRMLxT1L available also
377B02 - Standard 1/2" freefield microphone, other options available
Windscreen - Proper unit included according to microphone size
EXC010 - 10ft microphone extension cable, other lengths available
KSLM-ACC - Accessory kit with calibrator and necessary adaptors, calibration certificate, operation manual, and G4 Utility software

Larson Davis Model 820
820 Detailed Overview and Support Pages

Model 820 is an industry standard environmental noise monitor and remains a popular choice for those familiar with the platform. The lack of ability to measure 1/1 or 1/3 octave data, limited memory and serial interface tend to make the 820 a meter most often used by those who have used it in the past, but the low price point makes it an economical logging system.

• K820 environmental noise monitor

Manual

Standard Rental Kit Includes:
820 - Meter with batteries, power cable, and applicable firmware options
828 - Microphone preamplifier, low range PRMLxT1L available also
377B02 - Standard 1/2" freefield microphone, other options available
Windscreen - Proper unit included according to microphone size
EXC010 - 10ft microphone extension cable, other lengths available
KSLM-ACC - Accessory kit with calibrator and necessary adaptors, calibration certificate, operation manual, and G4 Utility software