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Norsonic · Nor145 / Nor150 · Handheld sound level meter

Norsonic Nor150

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Two-channel Class 1 sound and vibration analyser with a 4.3-inch touchscreen, built-in GPS and camera option, used for dual-channel building acoustics, sound intensity with the Nor1290 probe and environmental logging. Shares the Nor145 firmware and option structure, with numbered options for octave filters, audio, reverberation, building acoustics, FFT, ultrasound and STIPA.

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Type
Handheld sound level meter
Class
Class 1
Channels
2
Octave bands
1/1 and 1/3
Connectivity
LAN, USB host, digital I/O, GPS (option 1), built-in camera (option 1)
Weight
700 g
Battery life
8 h
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Specifications

As published by Norsonic. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.

Standards and class — Norsonic Nor150
SpecificationValue
IEC 61672-1 classClass 1
StandardsIEC 61672-1:2013 class 1, IEC 61260-1 class 1, IEC 60651, IEC 60804, DIN 45657, ANSI S1.4, ANSI S1.11, ANSI S1.43, IEC 60268-16 (STIPA, option 17), ISO 16283, ISO 717
Pattern approvalsPTB (Germany), rev. 4, LNE 32377-4 (France), METAS (Switzerland), BEV (Austria), CIM (Czech Republic)
Measurement — Norsonic Nor150
SpecificationValue
Channels2
Measurement range17 to 137 dB(A) RMS, single 120 dB range, plus 10 dB extended range
Peak range45 to 140 dB (C-weighted peak), plus 10 dB extension
Frequency range0.4 Hz to 20 kHz (option 3); to 40 kHz with ultrasound option 14
Frequency weightingsA, C, Z, B, G, U
Time weightingsF, S, I
Simultaneous weightingsYes
ParametersLeq, Lmax, Lmin, LE, Lpeak, LFTm5, Ln percentiles, LAeq-LCeq, dual-channel synchronous measurement
Analysis — Norsonic Nor150
SpecificationValue
Octave bands1/1 and 1/3
Octave band filter classclass 1 (IEC 61260), option 3
FFToption 13; 8192 lines, 1.46 Hz resolution (16384 lines with ultrasound)
Reverberation timeYes
Building acousticsYes
Speech intelligibilitySTIPA (option 17)
Audio recordingYes
Logging and data — Norsonic Nor150
SpecificationValue
Shortest logging interval5 ms
MemorySD card (tested to 512 GB)
Hardware — Norsonic Nor150
SpecificationValue
Microphone1/2" Nor1225 microphone with Nor1209 preamplifier; Nor1290 intensity probe optional
Detachable preamplifierYes
Outdoor microphone kitNor1217 or Nor1216 outdoor microphones
Display4.3" colour touchscreen plus push keys
BatteryReplaceable Li-ion pack (NCA103450 cells); 9 to 15 V DC input
Battery life8 h
Weight700 g
Dimensions (mm)240 x 82 x 39 excluding microphone
Connectivity and software — Norsonic Nor150
SpecificationValue
ConnectivityLAN, USB host, digital I/O, GPS (option 1), built-in camera (option 1)
Remote controlNorCloud (option 12), web server (option 11), Remote API (option 15)
SoftwareNorCloud, NorConnect, NorVirtual, Nor850 Suite, Nor850/SI Sound Intensity
Latest firmware6.0.3025 (25 June 2026); release note v6.0.2920 (22 May 2026)

Variants

Variants of the Norsonic Nor150 as the manufacturer names them
VariantDifference
Advanced Level kitoptions 3, 4, 11, 12
Building Acoustic kitoptions 3, 7, 8, 9
Consultant kitoptions 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13
Sound Intensity kitoptions 2, 3, 5 with Nor1290 probe and Nor850/SI software

Where this data comes from

Manufacturer documents used for this record
KindDocumentAccessed
Product pageNor150 Sound Level Meter
DatasheetNor145 / Nor150 brochure EN, March 2026
Firmware notesRelease note v6.0.2920 Nor145/Nor150, May 2026

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