DB Meter

zangerzzz · Post by **zangerzzz** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:24 pm

Has anyone any experience using a db meter to help with dynamics? If so would you recommend one that could be used in conjunction with tuba practice.

Phil Dawson · Post by **Phil Dawson** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:42 pm

The standard SPL (sound pressure level) meter in use is the Radio Shack model. It measures the amount of sound present in dB. I think they cost about $50.00 or less. It's been a while since I bought mine. They can be used in many applications including setting up your home theater system. Although I've never used mine for practice with my horn I don't see why it wouldn't do a good job.
Good Luck, Phil

tubajoe · Post by **tubajoe** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:23 pm

That Radio Shack one works great. The only caveat is that you need the one with the analog meter -- to give you a visual response.

It's useful to use in tandem with a tuner (preferably one with a similar analog meter) set the two side by side and practice crescendos / decrescendos with only moving the volume meter and trying not to move the tuner.

The audio meter is also good to discover how much louder one octave of a same note is than another... and to work on getting things as even as possible.
...a tool for visual feedback of an audial idea.

Tuba Guy · Post by **Tuba Guy** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:43 am

Can you give us a number for the Radio Shack one, or would it be the only one that they would have in stock?

Dean E · Post by **Dean E** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:43 pm

33-250, Analog Display Sound Level Meter. The model number may have changed since I bought mine. Have a blast!

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