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Introducing our flagship real-time environmental noise analyser, the Pulsar Nova Pro. The Nova Pro is our most capable meter that…
Simple and easy to use low-cost digital noise meter for basic noise level testing and spot checks.
A Class 2 entry-level low-cost decibel meter part of the easy to use Pulsar Nova range. Buy on its own…
A Class 1 low-cost decibel meter part of the easy to use Pulsar Nova range. Buy on its own or…
A Class 2 noise at work sound level meter. A high-performance integrating averaging sound level meter ideal for occupational noise…
A Class 1 noise at work sound level meter. A high-performance integrating averaging sound level meter ideal for occupational noise…
This premium version of the Pulsar Nova is a Class 2 octave band sound level meter. Compliant with IEC 61672.…
The Premium Class 1 Environmental noise meter in the Pulsar Nova range (Model 45). Meets UK and EU regulations for…
The Assessor Integrating Sound Level Meter Model 83 (Class 1) is affordable and very easy to use. The Assessor comes…
The Assessor Integrating Sound Level Meter Model 84 (Class 2) is affordable and easy to use. The Assessor comes packed…
The ideal instruments if you are looking for a comprehensive but simple to use integrating averaging sound meter for Industrial,…
The ideal instruments if you are looking for a comprehensive but simple to use integrating averaging sound meter for Industrial,…
We supply a wide range of sound level meters from low-cost digital noise meters suitable for quick noise measurements to Class 1 and Class 2 instruments, which are ideal for legally compliant occupational noise measurements and more detailed noise frequency analysis as well as environmental noise monitoring.
All of the sound level meters and noise meters in Pulsar Instruments range can be supplied as a complete noise measurement kit containing db meter, acoustic calibrator, windshield, and other essential accessories. They come with valid calibration certificates and a warranty. The Pulsar Nova range can also be used with an all-weather outdoor measurement kit that provides protection for the meter and its microphone from the elements and dust, allowing sound intensity measurements to be made over long periods in a variety of environments.
The Noise at Work Regulations state that an integrating sound level meter (or SLM) is required for occupational noise assessments. For most Health and Safety applications, for example, including Noise Risk Assessments in the workplace, an integrating Class 2 meter is all that is required. These are meters that measure the LAeq (Equivalent Continuous Sound Level, also referred to as Leq) LAeq is the preferred way of measuring varying sound level over time, the resulting measurement is a single decibel value which is used in occupational noise assessments to determine the noise levels of an activity over time, or the noise levels a person (or persons) are exposed to.
You can also use a Class 1 meter. This is has higher precision than Class 2 and it is often used for sound level measurements of environmental noise and for laboratory applications, although you can use it for most other acoustic measurement applications such as industrial and construction noise assessments. The tolerance in each frequency is much tighter on Class 1 than on a Class 2 meter. Most British Standards call for a Class 1, but occupational noise measurements only require Class 2.
Yes. There are different types of calibration. You need to field calibrate your meter before and after every set of measurements with an acoustic calibrator. You need to have a periodic calibrator (factory calibration) at least every two years, however, Pulsar recommends you return your instrument annually to us for recalibration and in return, we will extend your product warranty up to 7 years. All instruments leave Pulsar Instruments professionally calibrated and are supplied with a valid calibration certificate to international standards. Pulsar can also supply your meters as UKAS calibrated which is the highest level of calibration you can receive (extra charges apply for this).
Yes. We advise you use a windshield to protect the microphone from dust and environmental conditions when you are conducting a noise level measurement inside and outdoors. When you buy a sound meter from us a windshield is supplied as standard. If you lose it or it gets damaged you can purchase a replacement.
Our meters can be used for a range of applications for measuring noise levels:
A decibel dB meter fitted with Octave Band Filters can split the audible spectrum into smaller bands that identify the frequency content of the sound. If you are taking environmental noise measurements we recommend you buy a meter with at least 1:1 octave band filters. If you are measuring occupational noise they are not necessary, however, some people like to use them to identify more accurately the frequency of noise and the levels of hearing protection to prescribe. With the Pulsar Nova range of instruments, you can buy a meter with 1:1 octave band filters (Models 45 and 46 have it as standard), or you can choose to upgrade to this option at a later date. If you have this option, the Pulsar AnalyzerPlus software will supply a range of options of hearing PPE based on the octave frequency content of the noise you measure.
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19th Jun 2024
Pulsar Instruments is proud to announce the launch of our latest innovation in noise measurement technology, the Pulsar Nova Pro Environmental Noise Analyser. This state-of-the-art…
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