Sound Meter HQ PRO
Change your phone into a sound level meter and test sound intensity around you.
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App Info
Rating
PEGI 3
Release
Jun 9, 2020
Last Update
🔊 sound level calculation algorithm - minor updates
Genre
Tools
About
Application "Sound Meter HQ Pro" uses built-in microphone to calculate sound level (noise level) of surrounding. Result of the measurements is displayed in decibels on the screen of you phone. DISCLAIMER: Don't treat this utility app as a professional device to measure decibels. This tool uses built-in microphone, which was designed to capture human's voice. Such microphone is not able to capture sounds above ~90 - 100 dB (Maximum value differs depending on kind of microphone you have). In addition, some devices are equipped with AGC (Automatic Gain Control). This system can also disturb correct sound pressure level measurement. Measured noise level is presented with the help of indicator on the gauge. Loudness level varies between 0 and 140 dB. Besides live noise measurement the application displays also minimum and maximum registered level of the sound. You can clear it any time by using "Reset" button. Moreover our tool displays noise power in descriptive way. Available descriptive sound measure thresholds: 10 dB - Breathing 20 dB - Rustling leaves 30 dB – Whisper 40 dB – Quiet library 50 dB – Moderate rainfall 60 dB – Normal conversation 70 dB – Vacuum cleaner 80 dB – Food blender 90 dB – Power tools 100 dB – Motorcycle 110 dB – Rock concert 120 dB – Chain saw 130 dB – Jet takeoff (100m away) 140 dB – Shotgun Decibel meter calibration: If you have access or you possess professional sound pressure level measurements device (SPL meter) you can use it to calibrate our app. Firstly, check current decibel reading on scientific measurement device. Next open our calibration menu (calibration icon under MAX value) i our app and set the same value using +,- buttons. Features of application: 🔈 quick reaction to sound level change 🔉 decibel level presented on the gauge and in the descriptive way 🔊minimum and maximum measurements levels. 🔊possibility of calibration the result according to professional device.
Reviews
Brow 07
Using this to set up home cinema amp. Just need to know the speakers are all at a required level when adjusted. It's an app so not going to be as accurate as professional equipment but gets the job done just fine. No ads always a bonus.
Robert Struzinski
Like the rest, only works for comparing tones against each other and the numbers only represent a scale for this app. Can't use the number to compare with any other app or device. So it has its uses, not sure how accurate it is when comparing different tones, really not going to work for setting up anything that requires accuracy across the entire 20-20kHz spectrum. More to test for equal speaker (R&L} output at each frequency, don't expect a flat response even if all tones read the same.
WC Bruce
I only tried two other decibel meter apps and this one was probably the best. Pretty simple. One of the other ones I tried had all these schematics and stuff. I'm not a scientist I just want to know how loud my babies cries are so that I can tell him when he's older why I can't hear very well anymore because his cries were as loud as a motorcycle.
Jason Juliano
No adds. Thank you The thing at the top telling you what ever day sound matches your current spl is annoying. It moves around way too much, distracting your eyes. For me even an analog style graphic is annoying. Mimum screen motion is ideal, all I want is the number. I have not done any tests to check the accuracy of the reading. I was bullied into writing this review by the app notifications which happened like 4 times while having the app for 20 mins This is way better than having ads thanks
Bruce Hawkins
This app does what it meant to do, it measures sound levels clearly and very easy to understand. I tried a couple of other similar apps, but this one,in my opinion topps them all. There are some adverts but they are displayed at the top of the screen and are unobtrusive. I like it.
space ghost
I use this app to help control how loud my guitar tube amplifier is so I won't bother my neighbors when I practice. This app is simple to use and very informative on just how loud db equates to everyday loud sounds. I've had no issues with the app, I highly recommend.
Muhammad Fauzan
This app works fine for me and I love that this app has no ads. I don't know about the accuracy, but several reviews here says that this app's result is similar, or close, to their actual sound meter.
Chris Bates
On top of helping me i located this app and other by them. Ill let you no how other works out. Im just trying to keep po po off me because of music kickover 100 deciable. Straight pipe exhaust over 130. I only found out when i down loaded the app. Every one needs to have it .
James Barrymore
It's good ,no ads ,works well enough, it's really every phone is different, speakers ,etc. So it sometimes reads differently each phone ,but picks up sound well ,it is decently accurate.
Lorraine Gondek
I love that this app has no ads! It would be even better if the instructions on how to calibrate were on the app. I did find them here on the PlayStore listing, however. I don't have the equipment needed to calibrate, so it doesn't matter anyways! Just glad to have something to help me preserve my hearing by avoiding excessive noise levels. Thanks!!!
Erik
Nice interface, simple and effective. Having the real life example db range to compare to is wonderful. Ive yet to see if external or bluetooth mics could already be used with it, but that feature and some simple graph logging could make this the perfect go to app.