9/29/09 Performing a Sound Level Measurement 9-7
• A-weight
•C-weight
• Flat
The procedure for selecting these parameters is described in
section ”Customizing Settings” on page 7-2, specifically the
sections, ”Weighting Setting - (SSA, LOG, ISM)” on page 7-
6 and ”Pk Weighting - (SSA, LOG, ISM)” on page 7-9.
Positioning the Meter
The meter will be either mounted upon a tripod or held in the
hand. In order to avoid the effect of sound reflections from
the body of the operator interfering with the measurement,
the meter should be located as far as possible from the body.
Thus, when actually performing the measurement, the
operator should place himself at a distance behind the
tripod-mounted meter, or extend the hand-held meter as far
from the body as is comfortable.
If desired, a microphone extension cable may be placed
between the meter and the preamplifier/microphone. When
doing so, take care that the preamplifier/microphone is held
or mounted in such a way to minimize the effect of
reflections on the sound field near the microphone.
Use of a Windscreen
Wind blowing across the microphone generates pressure
fluctuations on the microphone diaphragm which can
produce errors in the measurement. As a result, when
performing measurements in the presence of low level
airflows, it is recommended that a windscreen be placed
over the microphone. Larson Davis provides the WS001
windscreen, a 3 1/2” diameter ball made of open cell foam
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