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Sound Level Analog Meter DFRobot - SEN0232

The Arduino compatible sound level meter, also known as a decibel meter or noise meter, is a precision instrument designed to measure environmental sound levels. It uses a specialized instrument circuit together with a low noise microphone to provide accurate and reliable sound level measurements. This device is suitable for applications such as environmental noise testing, highway noise monitoring, residential noise monitoring, and industrial sound analysis. As concerns about noise pollution and its effects on human health continue to increase, this sound level meter provides a practical solution for detecting and monitoring harmful noise levels. The module can be integrated easily into DIY electronics projects, smart monitoring systems, and data logging applications to help measure and analyze environmental noise.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Analog Sound Level Meter Module
  • 1 x Gravity Analog 3 Pin Cable
208.95 AED 208.95 AED (Tax included)

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The module features a plug and play design which allows quick connection without soldering. It supports a wide operating voltage range from 3.3V to 5V, making it compatible with common development platforms such as Arduino, ESP32, and other microcontrollers. The device produces a linear analog output ranging from 0.6V to 2.6V which corresponds to sound levels between 30 dBA and 130 dBA. This linear relationship simplifies data conversion and eliminates the need for complex signal processing algorithms.

Analog Sound Level Meter Module

Features

  • High precision sound measurement using an instrument circuit and low noise microphone.
  • Suitable for environmental noise monitoring and sound level analysis.
  • Wide operating voltage range from 3.3V to 5.0V.
  • Linear analog output corresponding directly to measured sound level.
  • Simple signal conversion without complex algorithms.
  • Plug and play design for easy integration with microcontroller systems.
  • Compatible with Arduino and other embedded development platforms.

Specifications

  • Measuring Range: 30 dBA to 130 dBA
  • Measurement Error: plus or minus 1.5 dB
  • Frequency Weighting: A weighted
  • Frequency Response: 31.5 Hz to 8.5 kHz
  • Time Characteristics: 125 ms
  • Input Voltage: 3.3V to 5.0V
  • Input Current: 22 mA at 3.3V and 14 mA at 5.0V
  • Output Voltage: 0.6V to 2.6V
  • Module Size: 60 mm x 43 mm

Usage Precautions

  • Avoid touching the sensitive microphone film with fingernails or sharp objects.
  • Do not place the module on conductive or semiconductor surfaces to prevent short circuits.
  • It is recommended to place the module on a dry insulating surface or mount it using nylon spacers.

Pinout

Sound Level Meter Pinout Diagram

Num Label Description
1 A Analog signal output 0.6V to 2.6V
2 + Power VCC input 3.3V to 5.0V
3 - Power ground 0V

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