SoundMeter X

SoundMeter X

The Best Sound Level Meter App

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category
price
Free (IAP)
Reviews
3.6 (38)
United States United States
Description
The Best Sound Level Meter App
SoundMeter X turns your iPhone or iPad into a handheld data-logging sound level meter (SLM), data-logging noise dosimeter, stereo signal generator, multi-channel data recorder, and real-time whole or 1/3 octave band spectrum analyzer (subscription required for most features--try it out with a 14-day free trial).

Input signals can be acquired from the current (manually selectable) audio input path. Sensitivity calibration can also be performed for any audio input device and/or input channel. Direct hardware support (automatic sensitivity calibration, based on factory-defined values) for The Modal Shop’s 2-channel 485B39 USB-ICP interface and miniDSP’s UMIK-1, UMIK-2, and E.A.R.S. microphones.

In addition to real-time sound level measurements, SoundMeter can stream raw sound data to audio files, and store acquired sound level data, including date, time, and location, in CSV or TXT (tab-delimited) files, MAT-files, or high-resolution PDF images for later retrieval from your device.

SoundMeter may be downloaded for free from the App Store. Additional tools and features are offered via auto-renewable subscriptions.

The SoundMeter Pro subscription includes:
- User-defined custom metadata in saved audio and data files
- Level MeterLp, Leq, Lx sound levels
    -- Standard Flat, A, C frequency weighting
    -- Standard Fast, Slow, Impulse time weighting
    -- Data logging. Data can be logged as often as every 0.1 seconds for up to 8 hours, every second for up to 72 hours, or every 10 seconds for up to two weeks.
    -- Event notifications
- Max Levels Meter
    -- Traffic-light-style meters make it easy to monitor 2 separate sound level thresholds in 2 independent user-defined frequency bands.
    -- Define lower (warning) and higher (limit) sound level thresholds for overall (full audio band) levels as well as for individual octave frequency bands.
    -- Store user-defined thresholds in files for later recall.
- Noise Dosimeter
    -- 8-hour Noise Dose, Projected Dose, TWA calculations
    -- Criterion Levels: 80, 85, 90 dB
    -- Exchange Rates: 3, 4, 5 dB
    -- Data logging. Data can be logged as often as every 0.1 seconds for up to 8 hours, every second for up to 72 hours, or every 10 seconds for up to two weeks.
- Real-time Octave Spectrum Analyzer (RTA)
    -- Lp, Leq, Lx sound levels
    -- Supports whole or 1/3-octave frequency bands
    -- Standard Flat, A, C frequency weighting
    -- Standard Fast, Slow, Impulse time weighting
    -- NC, RNC, and NR references curves, NC, SIL, and NR values
    -- Data logging. Data can be logged as often as every 0.1 seconds for up to 8 hours, every second for up to 72 hours, or every 10 seconds for up to two weeks.
- Multi-channel Data Recorder
    -- Supports up to 8 channels
    -- Live monitoring of recorded data
    -- Metadata (including calibrated sensitivity) embedded in audio file (AIF, CAF, WAV), optionally saved in separate data file
- Stereo Signal Generator
    -- Left and right outputs assigned to arbitrary hardware output channels
    -- Random and pseudorandom (periodic) noise sequences with white or pink spectrum
    -- Linear and logarithmic frequency sweeps
    -- Dual periodic waveforms with arbitrary frequency and phase difference

The Pro Tool Set subscription can be shared between SoundMeter X and SignalScope X. It unlocks all tools and features of the SoundMeter Pro subscription in SoundMeter X and all tools and features of the Pro Tool Set subscription in SignalScope X (iCloud login required).

Learn more about SoundMeter X at FaberAcoustical.com.

Subscription Terms:
- https://www.faberacoustical.com/apps/subscriptions/terms.html
Privacy Policy:
- https://www.faberacoustical.com/about/privacy.html
Terms and Conditions for FaberAcoustical.com:
https://www.faberacoustical.com/about/terms.html
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Reviews

Best SLM app out there

I tested the app with 4 different phones of 4 different generations, and every one was 0.5 dBA from my type 1 meter when measuring white noise. I’m floored. I have been recommending this app to everyone. For 99% of people, the free portion of this app is all you’ll ever need.

giant kelp freakTue, Jan 12, 2021
United StatesUnited States

Cheaters

I installed Sound Meter years ago and spent under a hundred dollars upgrading tools. Now I cannot even access the purchased tools because of unfettered profit subscription and decision not to support prior legacy sales. Do not buy services! Any company that sells add -ons for 100 dollars, then discontinued legacy support cannot be trusted.

sjrdragonTue, Dec 22, 2020
United StatesUnited States

Rip off! Save your money.

Several years ago I bought the whole suit of apps from this company only to find out recently that all the products I bought have been rendered non-functional by them. Instead of being able to use the apps I already paid for, they want me to pay buy new versions. The developer response to other similar comments is you can still use your old app. If you buy a new device, you can't because they removed the old app from the App Store! What a bunch of crooks!!

dadaDoofySun, Apr 26, 2020
United StatesUnited States

Useless free app unless you pay big money

Useless free app unless you pay big money Useless free app unless you pay big money Useless free app unless you pay big money

USD is paperThu, Jan 30, 2020
United StatesUnited States

Can’t do anything without expensive subscriptions

Multiple, multiple subscriptions required of all sorts and prices to do anything worthwhile. Better to pass on this one.

The bobster1Sat, Nov 23, 2019
United StatesUnited States

Accurate sound meter

So I saw a lot of complaints regarding the cost of licensing and others based on folks who feel that they were cheated out of licensing. While I cannot comment on those specifics, remember that Microsoft does the exact same thing with Office 365. The developers have to pay the bills as well. As for the free version of this app, it does what it says, and does it well. I tested it against an actual sound meter and had readings within 1 dB of each other across a wide spectrum of intensities and frequencies. For most people, I’m sure this accuracy will suffice. The user interface is fairly intuitive and easy to use. It fits the bill for my, especially since the basic version is free.

J_in_orfMon, Sep 30, 2019
United StatesUnited States

Noise assessment

These product has proven to be very reliable and very productive in my work. I will definitely recommend it.

joarpoWed, Sep 25, 2019
United StatesUnited States
Download & Revenue
DOWNLOAD 583Apr 2024Worldwide
REVENUE$43Apr 2024Worldwide
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About
Bundle Id
com.faberacoustical.ios.soundmeter
Min Os. Version
14.0
Release Date
Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Update Date
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Content Rating
4+
Has IMessage
No
Support Watch
Yes
Support Siri
No
File Size
9.88MB
Has Game Center
No
Family Sharing
Yes
Support Passbook
No
Supported Languages
English
What's New
version
12.3.2
updated
3 weeks ago
- Support added for Dayton iMM-6C measurement microphone, including automatic retrieval of calibration information after entering the product serial number.
- Other cosmetic and stability improvements.
Top In-App Purchases

Name

Price

SoundMeter Pro, 1 Month
$4.99
Pro Tool Set, 1 Month
$29.99
SoundMeter Pro, 1 Year
$49.99
Pro Tool Set, 1 Year
$299.99
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