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Meet the soundBadge
Parts
Th
e soundBadge has a microphone, two
buttons:
on the left , and
on the right,
an LCD display, and a micro USB jack for
connecting to a computer’s USB port to
recharge and retrieve data.
Switching on and off
To turn the soundBadge on or off , press
and hold buttons
and
simultaneously
for 5 seconds. When turning the meter off ,
the display will show ‘OFF’ aft er 2 seconds.
Continue to hold the buttons down for a
further 2 seconds to turn off the soundBadge.
Note: the soundBadge automatically switches
itself off when its battery capacity drops below
10% or if there has been no activity for 8.5
minutes.
USB recharge
microphone
basics
How do I recharge the battery?
Before using the soundBadge for the fi rst time, charge the battery by connecting it
to a computer USB port with the USB cable. It takes 3 hours to recharge. While
charging, the battery indicator on the display will fl ash. When fully charged, the
indicator will stop fl ashing and indicate a full charge.
How long will the battery last?
Th
e battery will last 20 hours. Each bar on the battery indicator represents 20%
capacity or 4 hours. When the battery drops to 10%, the meter will turn off
automatically. If you want to know exactly how long the battery will last, make a
measurement using the count-up timer (see page 16). When the battery drops to
10%, the unit will automatically stop recording and turn off . Recharging will bring
back the fi nal values of all measurements including the elapsed time.
Will I need to replace the battery?
Th
e soundBadge battery will slowly lose capacity over years of use. If you require
long duration measurements (>10 hrs) you may need to replace the battery aft er 5
years or 300 charge cycles. If the battery indicator never stops fl ashing when you
charge it, it no longer supports its orginal capacity. WARNING: Th
e battery can
only be replaced by a qualifi ed technician. Please contact
Audio
3
at audio-3.com or
your local sales offi
ce to arrange to replace the battery.
Charge the Battery
LCD display
