Ono Sokki · LA-3000 series · Handheld sound level meter
LA-3570
DiscontinuedClass 1 high-sensitivity model of the discontinued LA-3000 series, fitted with a 1/2-inch externally polarised microphone for low-level measurements such as in anechoic rooms. Replaced by the LA-7700. Optional 1/1 and 1/3-octave analysis, 400-line FFT, WAV recording and SD-card logging.
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- Type
- Handheld sound level meter
- Class
- Class 1
- Channels
- 1
- Octave bands
- 1/1 and 1/3
- Connectivity
- USB (mass storage, mini-B), RS-232C, SD card, AC output, AC/DC output, headphone output, external control input, comparator output
- Weight
- 680 g
- Battery life
- 8 h
Specifications
As published by Ono Sokki. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| IEC 61672-1 class | Class 1 |
| Standards | IEC 61672-1:2002 class 1, JIS C 1509-1:2005 class 1, IEC 61260:1995 class 1 (octave options LA-0351/LA-0352) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Measurement range | A: 22 to 130 dB; C: 28 to 130 dB; Z: 36 to 130 dB |
| Frequency range | 10 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Frequency weightings | A, C, Z |
| Time weightings | F, S, I |
| Parameters | Lp, Leq, LE, Lpeak, Lmax, Lmin, LN (L5, L10, L50, L90, L95 and others), Loudness DIN 45631 (option LA-0358) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Octave bands | 1/1 and 1/3 |
| Octave band filter class | class 1 (IEC 61260:1995), options LA-0351 (1/1) and LA-0352 (1/3) |
| FFT | 400 lines (option LA-0353) |
| Audio recording | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Shortest logging interval | 10 ms (option LA-0356) |
| Memory | SD/SDHC card up to 32 GB (1 GB card supplied) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Microphone | MI-1211 1/2" externally polarised (bias type), -20 dB nominal sensitivity, with MI-3310 preamplifier |
| Detachable preamplifier | Yes |
| Display | 3.5" LCD with white backlight |
| Battery | 4 x AA (alkaline or rechargeable); AC adapter PB-7090 |
| Battery life | 8 h |
| Weight | 680 g |
| Dimensions (mm) | 379 x 106 x 49.3 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -10 to 50 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB (mass storage, mini-B), RS-232C, SD card, AC output, AC/DC output, headphone output, external control input, comparator output |
| Software | OS-2000 series, DS-3000 series |
Where this data comes from
| Kind | Document | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Product page | (Discontinued) LA-3000 series High Function Sound Level Meter |
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