Andu
Dec 26 2002, 04:47 PM
Whats the general consensus for SPL mic options/preferences. Can we form a list of <$1000 setups?
Thanks,
Andrew
WeaponX
Dec 26 2002, 06:01 PM
Andu,
Mate the best (cheapest) option by far is to bludge one off a store near you, once you have worked out who has one, go around there a bit, shoot the sh$t with them, buy stuff there, ask to borrow it.
If no stores near you have one then I dunno.
Andu
Dec 26 2002, 06:09 PM
Thats what sets our scores appart from US/Euro scores.... they are serious have their own test setups, here we are all just bludgers lol
The mic doesn't need to be terribly accurate against other meters, just needs to be accurate against itself.
BIGW
Dec 26 2002, 06:18 PM
i dunno if there still selling them but a kriss can be had for round 1200
cheers
jon
Andu
Dec 26 2002, 06:32 PM
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Originally posted by BIGW:
i dunno if there still selling them but a kriss can be had for round 1200
cheers
jon
http://www.motorcycleaccessoryparts.com/splconv.htm
whats the go with it, it outputs the SPL reading as a voltage for reading with a voltmeter??? for $1200 they can't even afford to put in a LCD screen. personal SPL meter is seeming less and less like a viable option.
SomeFReaK
Dec 26 2002, 08:30 PM
Its not much more to add your own voltmetre ($20 max), the kriss is the best option.
BIGW
Dec 26 2002, 09:36 PM
all you do is add a dmm onto it, if you get one with a rs32 port you can get the readout in real time onto your computer graphing it ect as for the accuracy of it icebreaker had his tested on it and got 146.6 then had it tested on freeways mic and got .1db higher or lower i cant remember
what does a termlab go for these days
cheers
jon
Andu
Dec 26 2002, 09:53 PM
thats sounds like the way to go but still it is $200 above budget... any cheaper options?
lancer guy
Dec 27 2002, 03:22 PM
there was an spl meter in issue 3 of auto salon mag as part of an article that Craig Handley was doing on SPL. It only have whole number SPL (no decimal places) and was half din size so could be mounted in dash. It was priced at $699 so well within budget. Can't remember the brand though - something starting with a C though - I'll check it tonight.
Anonymous
Dec 28 2002, 03:26 AM
check out whats known as an Epic 150 EQ, they have an spl meter built in, this unit sits in a din slot and displays up to 150db.
I have one on order,t hey seem EXTREMELY promising
Andu
Dec 28 2002, 11:35 AM
QUOTE
Originally posted by NUMB:
check out whats known as an Epic 150 EQ, they have an spl meter built in, this unit sits in a din slot and displays up to 150db.
I have one on order,t hey seem EXTREMELY promising
It doesn't have decimals though
ripped
Dec 28 2002, 11:58 AM
bah, just get friendly with a store owner that has one
lancer guy
Dec 28 2002, 12:26 PM
QUOTE
Originally posted by Andu:
quote:
Originally posted by NUMB:
[b]check out whats known as an Epic 150 EQ, they have an spl meter built in, this unit sits in a din slot and displays up to 150db.
I have one on order,t hey seem EXTREMELY promising
that's the one I was thinking about. It's made by Audiocontrol and info on it can be found at www.customcar.com.au. I guess it doesn't have decimals but it's still a lot more accurate than cheapo hand held meters.
Earthquake
Dec 29 2002, 02:32 AM
How much was this SPL meter?
wasn't CAA going to use membership contributes to buy a SPL meter for every State to use, distrubuted by CAA State rep's???
anyways how much is this one, can Marc organise a group-buy for all interested parties??
Damon
lancer guy
Dec 29 2002, 02:45 AM
this one costs $699. I think the ones that CAA were going to provide were going to be leased to stores as part of the new SQ comp and would need to be full RTA's and these ones only do SPL, not RTA stuff so they aren't really suitable.
Tarwahh
Dec 29 2002, 01:02 AM
oh dear.. more money..
its not a necesary buy Andrew
bumassager
Jan 1 2003, 02:26 AM
Oh yes it is! But we want decimal points. Hanheld RTA would be nice me thinks. But where to find one... Hmmmmmmmmmm. Whats it worth, $6K only $5k up on Andus budget. Keep saving boy.
Tarwahh
Jan 2 2003, 09:51 PM
from the sounds of it bumassager, maybe u should be paying half!
vanboy
Jan 2 2003, 10:54 PM
if you think you got it bad, my town only got the software but no mic. they only get it back off the people they lease it to for the three or four car shows we get per year. the nearest rta? 980 km east. how the f_ck am i 'spose to do testing without the only install shop knowing what i'm up to? can't afford an rta/mic just for me. have just blown arond 2000 bucks on an amp, and vanette would choke me if she found out i bought an spl metre.
Anonymous
Jan 3 2003, 03:24 AM
Epic 150 is available through pioneer, rrp at $800.00
heard one today
AMAZING
and hvae a db readout up to 150db
BlackIce
Jan 6 2003, 06:43 PM
AudioControl Epic 150 Press Release:
http://www.audiocontrol.com/news/Epic150_3-01.htmTaken from that page:
The Epicenter circuitry has been proven to increases the SPL output of many systems anywhere from 3 to 12 dB!
Review:
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/AUDEPIC150Taken from the review:
The new EPIC-150 utilizes The Epicenter's patented bass restoration circuitry which actually adds lower octaves of bass to any performance auto sound system. In addition, there is also Para-Bass equalization, which allows for fine-tuning of the bass response to your specific vehicle. The net result is more bass.
Pass me a grain of salt please
Also if anyone is interested, Owners Manual:
http://www.audiocontrol.com/Manuals/Owners...al_EPIC_150.pdf
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