Svantek · SV 973A · Handheld sound level meter
Svantek SV 973A
CurrentCompact Class 2 sound level meter with a MEMS microphone and integrated preamplifier, 8 GB internal memory, Bluetooth 5.2 to the Assistant Pro app and USB-C. Measures Leq, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak, SEL and dose parameters with 1/1 and 1/3-octave analysis, audio recording, RT60 and STIPA as unlockable options. Runs 20 to 38 hours on four AAA cells.
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- Type
- Handheld sound level meter
- Class
- Class 2
- Channels
- 1
- Octave bands
- 1/1 and 1/3
- Connectivity
- USB-C, Bluetooth 5.2
- Weight
- 225 g
- Battery life
- 20 h
Specifications
As published by Svantek. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| IEC 61672-1 class | Class 2 |
| Standards | IEC 61672-1:2013 class 2, ANSI/ASA S1.4-2014 class 2, IEC 61260 class 1 (octave filters), IEC 60268-16 (STIPA option) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Measurement range | 25 dB(A) Leq to 141 dB(A) peak (total range) |
| Linearity range | 30 dB(A) Leq to 141 dB(A) peak |
| Peak range | up to 141 dB(A) peak |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz to 10 kHz |
| Frequency weightings | A, C, Z |
| Time weightings | F, S, I |
| Simultaneous weightings | Yes |
| Parameters | Leq, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak, SEL, Dose, TWA, projected dose, Ln (L1 to L99), three parallel profiles |
| Dosimetry | Yes |
| Exchange rates | 2 dB, 3 dB, 4 dB, 5 dB, 6 dB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Octave bands | 1/1 and 1/3 |
| Octave band filter class | class 1 (IEC 61260), option |
| Reverberation time | Yes |
| Speech intelligibility | STIPA (option) |
| Audio recording | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Shortest logging interval | 100 ms |
| Memory | 8 GB internal |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Microphone | 1/2" MEMS capsule ST 973A with integrated preamplifier |
| Detachable preamplifier | No |
| Display | Colour display with 8-key keypad (size not stated) |
| Battery | 4 x AAA |
| Battery life | 20 h |
| Weight | 225 g |
| Dimensions (mm) | 229 x 52 x 20 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -10 to 50 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Remote control | Assistant Pro app (iOS, Android) |
| Software | Assistant Pro app, Building Acoustics PRO app, Supervisor |
Where this data comes from
| Kind | Document | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Product page | SV 973A Class 2 Sound Level Meter | |
| Datasheet | SV 973A catalogue 2023 |
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