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positioning
Positioning
How should I position the soundBadge to make sound level
measurements?
Th
e soundBadge microphone is a pressure-fi eld microphone with a special fi lter
designed to fl atten the frequency response at high frequencies. If you are measuring
high frequencies (> 8 kHz), the best accuracy is achieved when the sound is coming
from 90 degrees. We recommend you hold the device in one of its two reference
directions for these measurements:
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Hold the meter vertically while facing the sound source
•
Hold the meter horizontally with the sound source coming directly from the
right or left .
positioning
Positioning
How should I position the soundBadge to measure a personal noise dose?
To measure a personal noise dose, the soundBadge must be worn. Th
e closer it is worn
to the wearer’s ear, the more accurate the dose will be. Th
e included rubber protective
case has loops that accept a 1” wide strap that can be used to mount it on a helmet
(strap not included). Th
e included rubber shoulder mount is designed to position the
soundBadge optimally (4-6cm from the ear) and clips easily to clothing.
