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Svantek · SVAN 979 · Handheld sound level meter

Svantek SVAN 979

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Class 1 sound and vibration analyser with a G.R.A.S. 40AE microphone and SV 17 preamplifier, 12 dB(A) self-noise and 3.15 Hz to 20 kHz range, offering 1/1 and 1/3-octave analysis with 1/6 and 1/12 options, FFT to 1600 lines, tonality, loudness, RT60, STIPA and 48 kHz/24-bit audio recording. Also the core instrument of the SV 279 PRO monitoring station.

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Type
Handheld sound level meter
Class
Class 1
Channels
1
Octave bands
1/12
Connectivity
USB, RS-232, I/O, Bluetooth
Weight
600 g
Battery life
8 h
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Specifications

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

Standards and class — Svantek SVAN 979
SpecificationValue
IEC 61672-1 classClass 1
StandardsIEC 61672-1:2013 class 1, IEC 61260-1:2014 class 1, ISO 1996-2 (tonality option), ISO 532B (loudness), ISO 20816 (vibration), IEC 60268-16 (STIPA option)
Pattern approvalsPattern approval to IEC 61672 (bodies not named on page)
Measurement — Svantek SVAN 979
SpecificationValue
Channels1
Measurement range12 dB(A) Leq to 140 dB(A) peak (total range)
Linearity range22 dB(A) Leq to 140 dB(A) peak
Peak rangeup to 140 dB(A) peak
Frequency range3.15 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency weightingsA, B, C, Z, G
Time weightingsF, S, I
Simultaneous weightingsYes
ParametersLeq, SPL, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak, SEL, Ln (L1 to L99), tonality, loudness, three parallel profiles
Analysis — Svantek SVAN 979
SpecificationValue
Octave bands1/12
Octave band filter class1/1 and 1/3 octave class 1 (IEC 61260-1:2014) standard; 1/6 and 1/12 octave optional
FFTup to 1600 lines, up to 25.6 kHz
Reverberation timeYes
Building acousticsYes
Speech intelligibilitySTIPA (option)
Audio recordingYes
Logging and data — Svantek SVAN 979
SpecificationValue
Shortest logging interval2 ms
Memory32 GB microSD
Hardware — Svantek SVAN 979
SpecificationValue
Microphone1/2" G.R.A.S. 40AE with SV 17 preamplifier; 200 V polarised microphones supported
Detachable preamplifierYes
Outdoor microphone kitIP65 environmental case with internal battery, solar-ready charger and 4G modem (SV 279 PRO)
DisplayColour OLED with 9-key keypad (size not stated)
Battery4 x AA
Battery life8 h
Weight600 g
Dimensions (mm)310 x 79 x 39
Operating temperature (°C)-10 to 50
Connectivity and software — Svantek SVAN 979
SpecificationValue
ConnectivityUSB, RS-232, I/O, Bluetooth
Remote controlMobile app for building acoustics; SvanNET in SV 279 PRO configuration
SoftwareSvanPC++, SvanNET, Building Acoustics app

Where this data comes from

Manufacturer documents used for this record
KindDocumentAccessed
Product pageSVAN 979 Class 1 Sound and Vibration Level Meter
DatasheetSVAN 979 data sheet 2023

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