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Rion NL-38

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Pocket-sized Class 1 sound level meter with a detachable microphone and preamplifier, OLED display and USB-C data export to CSV. Measures A, C and Z weighted levels including Leq, LE, Lmax, Lpeak and Ltm5 from two AA cells. Intended for spot checks of vehicle, factory, traffic and construction noise where a simple Class 1 instrument is needed.

Specifications verified on .

Type
Handheld sound level meter
Class
Class 1
Channels
1
Octave bands
None
Connectivity
USB-C
Weight
190 g
Battery life
9 h
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Specifications

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

Standards and class — Rion NL-38
SpecificationValue
IEC 61672-1 classClass 1
StandardsIEC 61672-1:2013 class 1
Measurement — Rion NL-38
SpecificationValue
Channels1
Measurement rangeA 32 to 137 dB; C 40 to 137 dB; Z 45 to 137 dB
Peak range68 to 140 dB (C-weighted peak)
Frequency range10 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency weightingsA, C, Z
Time weightingsF, S, I
ParametersLp, Leq, LIeq, LE, Lmax, Lpeak, Ltm5
Analysis — Rion NL-38
SpecificationValue
Octave bandsNone
Reverberation timeNo
Building acousticsNo
Audio recordingNo
Logging and data — Rion NL-38
SpecificationValue
MemoryInternal, 200 data sets; 999 calibration records
Hardware — Rion NL-38
SpecificationValue
MicrophoneDetachable microphone and preamplifier (model not named on datasheet); EC-38 extension cable optional
Detachable preamplifierYes
Display1.5" monochrome OLED, 128 x 128
Battery2 x AA (alkaline or Ni-MH)
Battery life9 h
Weight190 g
Dimensions (mm)213 x 52 x 30
Operating temperature (°C)-10 to 50
Connectivity and software — Rion NL-38
SpecificationValue
ConnectivityUSB-C

Where this data comes from

Manufacturer documents used for this record
KindDocumentAccessed
Product pageClass 1 Sound Level Meter NL-38
DatasheetNL-38 Datasheet (print code 2607-0)

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