Phonic PAA3

Category: Sound Level Meters

Technical Data Sheet

SOUND LEVEL METER

PHONIC PAA3

Handheld Audio Analyzer with USB
Phonic PAA3 Specifications Phonic PAA3 Features
Palm-sized, lightweight audio analyzer for all sound engineers 31-band spectrum analyzer, RT60, SPL meter, and more Easy operation with built-in microphone and generator EQ setting calculation offers advice for boosting and cutting at the touch of a button USB interface allows real-time computer operation Seven hours of continuous operation with four AA batteries 31-band Real Time Spectrum Analyzer allows Db analysis of offending frequencies 31-band EQ setting value display (Boost/Cut) T60 measurement Built-in calibrated measurement microphone Phase checker Noise generator with pink noise, 1kHz and polarity test signal, balanced output Memory and average calculation function SPL meter calibration through sound level calibrator Sound Pressure Level Meter from 30 dB~130 dB Line signal measurement display in dBu, dBV, or Volts (AC) SPL meter and level meter have three level range selections Maximum level, Peak hold displays XLR input and output sockets USB interface for desktop software control Audio test signal CD and supporting software Three power modes: (1) Power Save (2) On (3) Off Operates seven hours with four AA batteries INPUT/OUTPUT Microphone: Built-in miniature omni direction condenser microphone Line: XLR jacks for line input and output Data Port:USB 1.1 interface DISPLAY 160X160 LCD screen with contrast adjustment and back light SPL, dBu, dBV, Voltage: Bar graph and digit display RTA: 31-band, 0.5dB resolution Center frequencies ISO standard from 20Hz to 20KHz MEASUREMENT RANGE SPL (Microphone input): 30 to 130 dB SPL dBu (Line input): -50 to +40 dBu dBV (Line Input): -52 to +38 dBV Voltage (Line Input): 5 mV to 80 V SETTING Weighting: A, C or Flat Peak hold: ON/OFF Maximum Level Display: RESET Response Time: 35 ms, 125 ms, 250 ms, 1 sec OTHER FUNCTIONS RT60: Reverberation time display, up to 30 seconds Memory: 10 RTA+ 6 average calculation Average Calculation: For 10 RTA memories EQ Setting Value Display: 31-band Phase Checker: Through polarity signal Transmission: Simultaneous operation with PC or laptop through USB port NOISE GENERATOR (Based on 6VDC power source) Pink noise: Balanced output, -10 dBu 1K Hz Signal: Balanced output, -10 dBu Polarity Signal: Balanced output, -10 dBu POWER SOURCE 4 x AA batteries Battery Life: (Up to 7 hours with alkaline batteries) External 6 VDC adapter DIMENSIONS (HXWXD) 5.7 x 3.26 x 1.55 inches (5.7144.95 x 82.95 x 39.42 mm) WEIGHT (with batteries) 0.78 lbs. (354 g)

Specifications
Input/Output: Microphone Line Data Port Display : Built-in miniature omni direction condenser microphone XLR jacks for line input and output USB 1.1 interface 160X160 LCD screen with contrast adjustment and back light SPL, dBu, dBV, Voltage RTA Bar graph and digit display 31-band, 0.5dB resolution Center frequencies ISO standard from 20Hz to 20KHz Measurement Range SPL (Microphone input) dBu (Line input) dBV (Line Input) Voltage (Line Input) Setting Weighting Peak hold Maximum level display A, C or Flat ON/OFF RESET Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight (with battery) 30 to 130 dB SPL -50 to +40 dBu -52 to +38 dBV 5 mV to 80 V Noise Generator (Based on 6VDC power source) Pink noise 1K Hz Signal Polarity Signal Power Source Balanced output, -10 dBu Balanced output, -10 dBu Balanced output, -10 dBu 4x AA batteries (battery life:up to 7 hrs with alkaline battery) or external 6 VDC adapter 144.95x82.95x39.42mm (5.7"x3.26"x1.55") 354 g (0.78lbs) Response time Other Function RT60 Memory Average calculation EQ setting value display Phase checker Transmission Reverberation time display, up to 30 seconds 10 RTA+ 6 average calculation For 10 RTA memories 31-band Through polarity signal Simultaneous operation with PC or laptop through USB port 35 ms, 125 ms, 250 ms, 1 sec

39.42mm/1.55"

144.95mm/5.7"

82.95mm/3.26"

V1.1 12/29/04 Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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PAA3 Handheld Audio Analyzer with USB Interface
Palm-sized, lightweight audio analyzer for all sound engineers 31-band spectrum analyzer, RT60, SPL meter, and more Easy operation with built-in microphone and generator EQ setting calculation offersadvice for boosting and cutting at the touch of a button USB interface allows real-time computer operation Seven hours of continuous operation with four AA batteries
FEATURES 31-band Real Time Spectrum Analyzer 31-band EQ setting value display (Boost/Cut) RT60 measurement Built-in calibrated measurement microphone Phase checker Noise generator with pink noise, 1KHz and polarity test signal, balanced output Memory and average calculation function SPL meter calibration through sound level calibrator Sound Pressure Level Meter from 30 dB~130 dB Line signal measurement display in dBu, dBV, or Volts (AC) SPL meter and level meter have three level range selections Maximum level, Peak hold displays XLR input and output sockets USB interface for desktop software control Audio test signal CD and supporting software Three power modes: (1) Power Save (2) On (3) Off Operates seven hours with four AA batteries AC power adapter included
The PAA3 is a highly accurate handheld audio analyzer that gives sound engineers a rich array of sound analysis tools. Features include 31-band real time spectrum analysis, RT60, SPL and line meter, internal generator, EQ setting program, microphone calibration and speaker phase checking abilities. All functions and menus can be accessed through a central jog dial, leaving your other hand free to adjust audio settings. Easily upload information and settings to your computer via the built-in USB interface. The large LCD screen has a visible backlight to help you see in a dark performance environment. And with a battery life of 7 hours, the PAA3 is the multifunctional tool for every serious audio engineer.