Sound is pressure — the louder the sound, the greater the pressure. The greater the pressure, the more damage it can do to your ears. If you’re in a noisy environment, it’s important to know how ...

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The world of music production is strewn with complex meters and visual indicators that all aim to show you what you’re hearing. This guide aims to clear up what you’re seeing… When you purchase ...

An audio volume-unit meter displays peak-related audio amplitudes to aid in accurately setting recording levels or for displaying an amplifier's operating conditions. A simple diode and capacitor ...

An instrument for measuring the level of sound pressure in decibels. Such measurements are called Sound Level readings. See: Sound Level. Sound level meters usually ...