Sinus Messtechnik · Tango · Handheld sound level meter
Tango
DiscontinuedCompact Class 1 integrating sound level meter with a backlit LCD, 8 MB memory, more than 120 hours on two AA cells and PTB type approval 21.21/12.04. Broadband only (A and C-peak weightings), it is the base instrument of the Tango_NMS monitoring station and was followed in the range by the Tango Plus, which added octave analysis and a colour display.
Specifications verified on .
- Type
- Handheld sound level meter
- Class
- Class 1
- Channels
- 1
- Octave bands
- None
- Connectivity
- USB
- Weight
- 250 g
- Battery life
- 120 h
Specifications
As published by Sinus Messtechnik. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| IEC 61672-1 class | Class 1 |
| Standards | IEC 61672 class 1, IEC 60651, IEC 60804 |
| Pattern approvals | PTB 21.21 / 12.04 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Measurement range | 30 to 140 dB (LAeq) |
| Frequency weightings | A, C |
| Time weightings | F, S |
| Parameters | LAF, LAS, LAFmax, LASmax, LAeq, LCpeak, LAFT (LAtm5), LAE |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Octave bands | None |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory | 8 MB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Microphone | 1/2" prepolarised, removable |
| Detachable preamplifier | Yes |
| Display | backlit LCD |
| Battery | 2 x AA |
| Battery life | 120 h |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB |
| Software | Tango-Utilities, AUDITOR |
Where this data comes from
| Kind | Document | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Product page | Tango Plus page, comparison table Tango Plus versus Tango | |
| Product page | Tango_NMS (based on a modified Tango) |
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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.
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