Pulsar Instruments · Nova · Handheld sound level meter
Nova
CurrentSingle-range sound level meter platform sold as six models: Class 1 (41, 43, 45) and Class 2 (42, 44, 46), from basic Lxy and Lmax/Lmin readings (41/42) through integrating Leq, peak and LxE functions (43/44) to real-time 1/1 octave bands, 14 Ln values, dose and audio recording (45/46). Die-cast aluminium body, 6 x AA batteries, 4 GB card and USB, with licence-free AnalyzerPlus software.
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- Type
- Handheld sound level meter
- Class
- Class 1
- Channels
- 1
- Octave bands
- 1/1
- Connectivity
- USB 2.0 Mini-B, 3.5 mm AC output, multipin I/O (AC and DC output)
- Weight
- 440 g
- Battery life
- 30 h
Manufacturer list price
GBP 1,100 (From-price: manufacturer shows ranges ex VAT of GBP 1,100 to 2,250 (Nova Basic), 1,600 to 3,100 (Noise at Work) and 2,600 to 3,750 (Environmental) across class, octave and kit options; individual model prices are not separately published.) — published by the manufacturer at pulsarinstruments.com, seen on . Prices from distributors are not recorded.
Specifications
As published by Pulsar Instruments. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| IEC 61672-1 class | Class 1 |
| Standards | IEC 61672-1:2013 class 1 or class 2, group X, IEC 61672-2:2013, IEC 60651:2001 type 1 I or type 2 I, IEC 60804:2000 type 1 or type 2, IEC 61252:1993, ANSI S1.4-1983 (R2006), ANSI S1.43-1997 (R2007), ANSI S1.25:1991, IEC 61260 and ANSI S1.11-2004 (1/1 octave filters) |
| Recommended calibration interval | 12 months |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Measurement range | 20 to 140 dB RMS, single range |
| Peak range | up to 143 dB |
| Frequency weightings | A, C, Z |
| Time weightings | F, S, I |
| Simultaneous weightings | Yes |
| Parameters | Lxy, Lxy max/min, Lxeq, LCpeak, LZpeak, LApeak, LCeq-LAeq, LxE, LAIeq, Ln (14 values), TWA, Dose %, estimated Dose % |
| Dosimetry | Yes |
| Exchange rates | 3 dB, 4 dB, 5 dB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Octave bands | 1/1 |
| Octave band filter class | IEC 61260 and ANSI S1.11-2004, 31.5 Hz to 16 kHz (Models 45/46) |
| Reverberation time | No |
| Building acoustics | No |
| Audio recording | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Shortest logging interval | 10 ms (time history); periodic 1 min to 1 h and Lden |
| Memory | 4 GB removable memory card |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Microphone | 1/2" prepolarised PM1 (class 1) or PM2 (class 2); PA40 removable preamplifier |
| Detachable preamplifier | Yes |
| Outdoor microphone kit | WK3-N outdoor kit with PM172 outdoor microphone |
| Display | OLED with ambient light sensor (product description says TFT) |
| Battery | 6 x AA; external 5 to 15 V DC via I/O socket |
| Battery life | 30 h |
| Weight | 440 g |
| Dimensions (mm) | 280 x 80 x 42 (with preamplifier and microphone) |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -10 to 50 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 Mini-B, 3.5 mm AC output, multipin I/O (AC and DC output) |
| Software | AnalyzerPlus |
Variants
| Variant | Difference |
|---|---|
| Model 41 / 42 | Nova Basic, Class 1 / Class 2: Lxy, Lxy max/min, time and duration |
| Model 43 / 44 | Nova Noise at Work, Class 1 / Class 2: adds Lxeq, LCpeak, LZpeak, LApeak, LCeq-LAeq, LxE, LAIeq |
| Model 45 / 46 | Nova Environmental, Class 1 / Class 2: adds 1/1 octave bands, 14 Ln values, TWA, Dose and audio recording |
| Complete kit | adds acoustic calibrator and carrying case |
Where this data comes from
| Kind | Document | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Product page | Nova Environmental Sound Level Meter | |
| Product page | Nova Noise at Work Sound Level Meter | |
| Price list | Pulsar Instruments brand listing with prices ex VAT | |
| Datasheet | Pulsar Nova Sound Level Meter datasheet (English) |
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Read next
- How to choose a sound level meter · Class 1 vs class 2, integrating vs non-integrating, parameters by application, options and licences, calibration.
- Class 1 vs class 2 sound level meters · IEC 61672-1 tolerances, what the classes do and do not say, and where each is typically required.
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