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# Auto backlit display 30-130 dBA range 30 hours battery life BAFX Products - Decibel Meter/Sound Pressure Level Reader (SPL) / 30-130dBA Range - 1 Year Warranty (Standard)

**Brand:** bafx products
**Price:** 21172CFA
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔊 Measure the noise that matters — because silence is golden, but data is power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BAFX Products - Decibel Meter/Sound Pressure Level Reader (SPL) / 30-130dBA Range - 1 Year Warranty (Standard) by bafx products
- **How much does it cost?** 21172CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- bafx products enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bafx products brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Power:** Up to 30 hours of continuous use on a single 9V battery keeps you measuring without interruption.
- • **Smart Data Capture:** MAX/MIN hold feature captures peak sound levels so you can track noise spikes with confidence.
- • **Effortless Visibility:** Automatic backlit LCD display makes readings crystal clear even in dim or dark environments.
- • **Versatile & User-Friendly:** Compact, lightweight design with simple one-button operation fits seamlessly into professional and personal use.
- • **Precision Sound Monitoring:** ±1.5 dBA accuracy with 0.1 dBA resolution ensures you never miss a noise detail.

## Overview

The BAFX Products Decibel Meter offers professional-grade sound level monitoring with a 30-130 dBA range and ±1.5 dBA accuracy. Featuring an automatic backlit LCD for easy reading in any lighting, a MAX/MIN hold function to capture peak noise levels, and up to 30 hours of battery life on a single 9V battery, this compact and lightweight device is perfect for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Backed by a 1-year warranty and USA-based support, it’s your go-to tool for precise, reliable noise measurement in home, office, industrial, and outdoor environments.

## Description

Decibel Meter, BAFX Products Digital Sound Level Meter Portable SPL Meter 30dB to 130dB MAX Data Hold with LCD Display Backlight A/C Weighted for Home Factories The measuring range of the sound level meter is 30dB to 130dB . Highly accurate with ± 2.0 dB. Real-time monitoring can give you accurate data on the sound level in the area.The A weighted simulates the frequency characteristics of low-intensity human ear noise, which is suitable for the detection of ambient noise. More professional measurement methods provide users with a more perfect user experience. The digital display is a 4-digit LCD display with a resolution of 0.1 dB. Large backlit LCD digital display, the reading effect is clearer in dark places. When the battery is low, the LCD display will display a low voltage icon, indicating that the power is low at this point and the battery needs to be replaced. BAFX Products sound level meter is lightweight and easy to carry. It's widely used in factories, transportation, car, baby room and audio system offices, sound quality control in homes, schools, and construction sites. Decibel Meter, BAFX Products Digital Sound Level Meter 30 – 130 dB Audio Noise Measure Device Backlight MAX/MIN, Data Hold Auto Power Off Dual Ranges HT-80A USEFUL TOOL IN YOUR WORK & LIFE – This sound level meter is a great tool for checking, monitoring or controlling the sound level of any environments. It is widely applicable for personal, families, business, studies, industrial and etc. WIDE RANGES & ACCURATE MEASUREMENT – It measures range from 30 – 130 dB with frequency range. Highly accurate. HOLD , MAX & MIN, AUTO POWER OFF, BACKLIT – Including all useful features such as data hold, max reading and min reading as well as auto power off. Backlit feature allows use of this meter in the dark.

Review: Works for me! - I own both, the smaller basic meter (BAFX3370 dBA only) and the larger (BAFX3608 dBA/dBC) advanced meter. PROS 1) Gets you some good data for how loud your neighbor's really are, and whether or not you should evacuate before the loudness causes hearing damage. 2) Has a nicely and easily readable lit display, including light sensor for usage within dark or dimly lit areas. 3) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter: Although Windows only, the software is made by "Sound Lab" and titled "Sound Level Meter", and is a nice simple tool, and easily comprehensible or easily utilized tool, as well as apparently being packaged without bloated software and/or software features. 4) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter: When connected via USB ports, the device is automatically powered through the USB port. 5) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter: If you so desire, you can stand at your window or outside your door holding this very large meter for the next door neighbors to readily see you're have issues with their noise! (I wonder if anybody also sells any flags stating a person is going to file a civil complaint?) 6) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter: This dBC capable device performs much better than the dBA capable devices, and significantly notices the lower-frequency noise range displayed by small 4-cycle engines. CONS 1) Familiarize yourself with the peak level button, else you may find you're not getting the results you desired. 2) No adjustment for auto shut-off power saving feature. (ie. If you plan to leave this device for more than a few minutes, the device auto powers off.) 3) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter, the unit does not allow the users to specify the initial on state of the readings. For example, the unit defaults to dBA and fast reading when initially turned-on. I prefer to always take readings using dBC and slow, mainly dBC as this tends to detect the lower frequency range better than dBA and selecting slow/average readings to average in anomalies versus readily seeing a distracting spiked sound anomaly. Likely when recording, the slow reading option maybe more desirable unless you're trying to monitor for very short bursts of sounds such as gun shots, and then faster readings are desired in order to capture the short bursts of sound. 4) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter, although already heavily specified Windows Only software, such a simple device should be able to output using libUSB (and likely does so already) simple streams of data that can be easily piped into a text file for graphing by other open sourced tools. (I'll have to use WireShark to further examine the protocol used, whether serial or libUSB. USB Vendor Device ID is 64bd:74e3 "SM".) 5) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter, the hardware manual states possible to sync the time with the computer when connected via USB, but no option appears to exist. 6) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter, a pamphlet packaged with the device gives a download URL for downloading a copy of the software (eg. SLVersion2.exe), but this is really an old copy of the software dated 2015.10.07, and the newest version (as of this writing) is already packaged inside the box of the device, using a small mini CDROM. (The version on the mini CDROM is SoundLabSetup20160720.exe, or dated 2016.07.20) Would really be nice to have a USB feature for computer logging, or memory for logging, and easily transferring (regardless of operating system) to a computer for hard copy. (This feature is now implemented within the larger Advanced BAFX Decibel Meter.) NOTES: The ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter contains a usb SILICON LABS C8051F320 8051 8-bit Microcontroller hub chip, with the firmware registering the device under Windows' Device Manager as both, a HID-COMPLIANT DEVICE and USB INPUT DEVICE. The device's USB product vendor and model USB id's are 64bd:74e3 "SM". The device contains a likely closed soure firmware, likely incorporating some minimal addressing with arguments commands to initiate retrieving recorded records, ordering the device to start sending live data, and commands for getting the current time and sending the current time. If I had more time, I would provide some C code to perform these functions, but this is tedious work versus having the specifications or already written code. The hardware manufacturer should be providing the firmware specifications (eg. PDF) for communicating to the device via ASM/C programming code. (eg. Uniden provides specifications for their firmware used on their hardware products, although sometimes difficult to find.) ATTACHED: Attaching an image comparing an apparently older basic BAFX sound decibel meter alongside the newer larger BAFX sound decibel meter.
Review: Good first impression for a basic guy like me - I ordered the advanced sound meter version. Can't speak for the accuracy as this is my first meter, but this review more so to praise the ease of use and functionality. First off, props for the instructions. An easy read. Shouldn't take long to get acquainted with device. There's also a little troubleshooting page at the end which I appreciate. Packaging is nice - I like the protective case it comes in. I had to download the software online (which is an an alternative provided in the instructions), but I appreciate the mini disk included lol. The main selling point for me was the data-recording software. I bought this device with finding out what's making the weird noise under my car. The graphing feature included is nice because I don't have to keep my eye on the screen. I can just start recording, move around the undercarriage, then when i'm done plug it into my computer and figure out from there. The software is easy to use and set up. And I appreciate having an offline program rather than those apps that I'd probably have to make an account for, and, god forbid, subscribe to use. Overall, for my basic uses, I'm glad I made this purchase. Hopefully I'll remember to check back later and see update how the device is keeping up.

## Features

- FEATURES - Automatic backlit display for easy visibility in dark situations. MAX/MIN hold feature for measuring absolute high/low peaks. +/- 1.5dBA with 0.1dBA resolution & measuring range of 30-130dBA. Automatic power off feature to save battery life (easily disablable). Sampling rate of 2x/Second. Up to 30 hours of continuous use on a single 9V battery.
- EASY - Super easy and simple to use. All readings are measured in dBA, the most common decibel reading for most all applications, home and commercial. Simply turn on and get a reading! Large easy to read backlit display with a MAX/MIN function to know the MAX and MIN dB levels recorded by the meter.
- AFFORDABLE - Our sound meters are designed with the general consumer in mind, made with the features required by most users while eliminating uneccessary features that only add to the cost that will not normally be used by most consumers. This way you will only be paying for what you really need in a sound meter, a decibel reading.
- VERSATILE - A great basic sound meter for use across the spectrum in many different fields from music recording, neighbor noise complaints, industrial settings, office settings, speech therapy & more.
- WARRANTY - 1 Year no hassle manufacutrer warranty against all manufacturing defects with friendly and responsive USA based support staff who will be happy to help with any and all questions or concerns!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ECCZWWI |
| Average Battery Life | 30 Hours |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #229,412 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #118 in Sound & Noise Meters |
| Brand | Bafx Products |
| Color | Dark Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (4,012) |
| Date First Available | September 27, 2016 |
| Description Pile | 9V |
| Display Style | LCD |
| Included Components | Wind guard, battery, sound meter |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6 x 2 x 1.5 inches |
| Item model number | BAFX3370 |
| Manufacturer | BAFX Products |
| Material | Plastic |
| Part Number | BAFX3370 |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 2 x 1.5 inches |
| Size | Standard Sound Meter |
| Sound Level | 130 Decibels |
| Special Features | MAX Reading, MIN Reading, 30db-130db range, 1 Year warranty, |
| Style | BAFX3370 |
| UPC | 859261003370 |
| Usage | indoor, outdoor, speech therapy, noise measuring, applause meter |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bafx Products
- **Item Weight:** 3.2 Ounces
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6 x 2 x 1.5 inches
- **Material:** Plastic
- **UPC:** 859261003370

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this meter really go down to 30dBm?  I bought one that said it would but when I got it it only went down to 40.**
A: Hi there - I am with BAFX Products Support.It can certainly reach 30dBa however to find a location where the sound level is that low you will need to work very hard. Even most "VERY quiet rooms" are going to have a readings of anywhere from 35-45dba.Using it in a room of a house away from any busy streets, with all windows and doors closed, all ventilation off and all air ducts closed and no humans or animals in the room, MAY allow you to get down to 35dBa or so. Reaching a level of 30dba is going to be extremely difficult for most people unless you have a sound proof room.Regards,BAFX Products Support

**Q: Does this show average volume? Concerned that the readout will change too quickly to log the general reading???**
A: Hi there - I am with BAFX Products Support.The previous answer is correct. There are two modes. The first mode simply reads the noise level at a constant rate, continually flucuating as the noise level changes. The other mode as she mentioned is the "MAX" mode. When you set it to this mode it will hold the highest reach noise level since placing the meter on MAX mode. There is not a mode that will give you an "average" reading for a period of time.If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,BAFX Products Support

**Q: Are these calibrated before they are shipped?**
A: According to directions it is well calibrated before shipment and recommends recalibration cycle of one year.  Directions tell you how to recalibrate.  Seems to be working for me/

**Q: Which Windows operating systems is this software compatible with?**
A: I have never been able to get the software to work under Windows 10 Pro. It never recognizes the device. I spent many hours trying to get it to work. I tried to get it working on my 8 core desktop, a Microsoft Surface Book, and a Surface Book 2 when I upgraded. I also emailed back and forth with support several times. They tried their best to help, but none of their suggestions worked, so I finally gave up on using the Windows software with this device. It's a shame because the PC connection is one of the reasons I chose this device over other brands. Of course, by the time I gave up, it was well past the return period. Fortunately, as a stand-alone device, this meter works very well. So, even without the PC software, it's a great value. In fact, despite the software issues, I'm still pretty happy with this meter. I hope this was helpful.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works for me!
*by R***R on September 5, 2015*

I own both, the smaller basic meter (BAFX3370 dBA only) and the larger (BAFX3608 dBA/dBC) advanced meter. PROS 1) Gets you some good data for how loud your neighbor's really are, and whether or not you should evacuate before the loudness causes hearing damage. 2) Has a nicely and easily readable lit display, including light sensor for usage within dark or dimly lit areas. 3) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter: Although Windows only, the software is made by "Sound Lab" and titled "Sound Level Meter", and is a nice simple tool, and easily comprehensible or easily utilized tool, as well as apparently being packaged without bloated software and/or software features. 4) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter: When connected via USB ports, the device is automatically powered through the USB port. 5) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter: If you so desire, you can stand at your window or outside your door holding this very large meter for the next door neighbors to readily see you're have issues with their noise! (I wonder if anybody also sells any flags stating a person is going to file a civil complaint?) 6) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter: This dBC capable device performs much better than the dBA capable devices, and significantly notices the lower-frequency noise range displayed by small 4-cycle engines. CONS 1) Familiarize yourself with the peak level button, else you may find you're not getting the results you desired. 2) No adjustment for auto shut-off power saving feature. (ie. If you plan to leave this device for more than a few minutes, the device auto powers off.) 3) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter, the unit does not allow the users to specify the initial on state of the readings. For example, the unit defaults to dBA and fast reading when initially turned-on. I prefer to always take readings using dBC and slow, mainly dBC as this tends to detect the lower frequency range better than dBA and selecting slow/average readings to average in anomalies versus readily seeing a distracting spiked sound anomaly. Likely when recording, the slow reading option maybe more desirable unless you're trying to monitor for very short bursts of sounds such as gun shots, and then faster readings are desired in order to capture the short bursts of sound. 4) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter, although already heavily specified Windows Only software, such a simple device should be able to output using libUSB (and likely does so already) simple streams of data that can be easily piped into a text file for graphing by other open sourced tools. (I'll have to use WireShark to further examine the protocol used, whether serial or libUSB. USB Vendor Device ID is 64bd:74e3 "SM".) 5) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter, the hardware manual states possible to sync the time with the computer when connected via USB, but no option appears to exist. 6) For the ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter, a pamphlet packaged with the device gives a download URL for downloading a copy of the software (eg. SLVersion2.exe), but this is really an old copy of the software dated 2015.10.07, and the newest version (as of this writing) is already packaged inside the box of the device, using a small mini CDROM. (The version on the mini CDROM is SoundLabSetup20160720.exe, or dated 2016.07.20) Would really be nice to have a USB feature for computer logging, or memory for logging, and easily transferring (regardless of operating system) to a computer for hard copy. (This feature is now implemented within the larger Advanced BAFX Decibel Meter.) NOTES: The ADVANCED BAFX3608 dBA/dBC meter contains a usb SILICON LABS C8051F320 8051 8-bit Microcontroller hub chip, with the firmware registering the device under Windows' Device Manager as both, a HID-COMPLIANT DEVICE and USB INPUT DEVICE. The device's USB product vendor and model USB id's are 64bd:74e3 "SM". The device contains a likely closed soure firmware, likely incorporating some minimal addressing with arguments commands to initiate retrieving recorded records, ordering the device to start sending live data, and commands for getting the current time and sending the current time. If I had more time, I would provide some C code to perform these functions, but this is tedious work versus having the specifications or already written code. The hardware manufacturer should be providing the firmware specifications (eg. PDF) for communicating to the device via ASM/C programming code. (eg. Uniden provides specifications for their firmware used on their hardware products, although sometimes difficult to find.) ATTACHED: Attaching an image comparing an apparently older basic BAFX sound decibel meter alongside the newer larger BAFX sound decibel meter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good first impression for a basic guy like me
*by N***N on March 10, 2024*

I ordered the advanced sound meter version. Can't speak for the accuracy as this is my first meter, but this review more so to praise the ease of use and functionality. First off, props for the instructions. An easy read. Shouldn't take long to get acquainted with device. There's also a little troubleshooting page at the end which I appreciate. Packaging is nice - I like the protective case it comes in. I had to download the software online (which is an an alternative provided in the instructions), but I appreciate the mini disk included lol. The main selling point for me was the data-recording software. I bought this device with finding out what's making the weird noise under my car. The graphing feature included is nice because I don't have to keep my eye on the screen. I can just start recording, move around the undercarriage, then when i'm done plug it into my computer and figure out from there. The software is easy to use and set up. And I appreciate having an offline program rather than those apps that I'd probably have to make an account for, and, god forbid, subscribe to use. Overall, for my basic uses, I'm glad I made this purchase. Hopefully I'll remember to check back later and see update how the device is keeping up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice tool at affordable price, but not matching Apple Watch (iWatch) noise app readings.
*by S***T on September 12, 2019*

I purchased this tool to verify the noise level of my exhisting dishwasher machine. It was a 22 yr old machine from the time the dBA ratings were not published. I knew I had the quiet pack 2 on it, but I could not find any hard number to compare to the new ones. I used this device to determine the max noise level and it worked very well. Just note that almost absolute silence is something around 40 dBA. I purchased a new machine rated 48dBA while the old one read 65dBA peak. Update Sept. 29 2019: I got my Apple Watch ( iWatch) series 4 updated with iWatch6 which brings the NOISE app. Apple shows the sound levels in dB, but indicates elsewhere these are A weighted, therefore dBA I compared the sound levels using the Apple Watch and the BAFX3370 device and the readings are considerably apart. What concerned me was that I have seen YouTube videos showing the Apple Watch reading very close to more expensive sound meters. It concerned me that I have seen so different readings on both devices, but I am not sure which one is off and which one is accurate. In a very silent environment the Apple Watch indicates 34 dBA and the BAFX3370 oscilantes between 41.5 to 41.8 dBA. Since 6 dBs indicate 4x the level, these readings are light years apart. I will keep the number of starts until I figure out which device is not reporting correctly.

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