dB Volume

dB Volume

by DSP Mobile

13 ratings
138 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 29, 2011
  • September 10, 2020

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Transform your iPhone into a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter. Measure environmental noises with adjustable weighting curves and response times, including Leq measurement. Ideal for understanding ambient sound levels.

Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter
Adjustable weighting curves (A, B, C, Z)
Adjustable response times (Impulse, Slow, Fast)
Leq measurement
Peak hold function
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What's New in dB Volume

3.0

September 10, 2020

- support for iOS 13 - improved graphics - improved calibration

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User reviews

No longer works

Used to be good. Supposed to work on IOS 12.4 - won’t run on IOS 12.5. Shame

Solides Tooling

Benutzte es schon lange und bin sehr zufrieden. Ist übersichtlich und hat alles was ich brauche.

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Ne s’ouvre même pas

Ne fonctionne plus

Se ferme une fois ouverte, sans message et sans rien...

Very good app

Necessary functionality with optimal controls. Very happy with this app, thanks!

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Reported Bugs

21 issues

Does not open anymore

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No audio signal

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Shows "0db"

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Freezes every time

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Non responsive

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Registers as zero

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Doesn't receive any sound

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Displays -2147

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Starts in negative db

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Locks up after a minute or two

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App loads, gets one reading, then never updates

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Fails to respond to sounds

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No sound level registering

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Does absolutely nothing

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Reads 0db at a rock concert

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Doesn't seem to work with iOS 9

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Reads about 40db at silence

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Inaccurate readings compared to professional meter

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Tries to force in-app upgrade

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Different readings on same device/room

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Half the time does not open

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Requested Features

7 requests

Update for newer iOS versions

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Improve accuracy

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Add calibration feature

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Explain settings/buttons

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Improve user interface

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Add max or average values

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Make pro version less expensive

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FAQ

What does dB Volume do?

dB Volume turns your iPhone into a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter. It allows you to measure environmental noises and sound pressure levels using various industry-standard weighting curves and response times.

What are the key features of dB Volume?

Key features include selectable response time modes (impulse, slow, fast), weighting functions (A, B, C, Z), a peak hold function, and Leq measurement for environmental noise analysis.

Is dB Volume free to use?

Yes, dB Volume is offered as a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

Can I use dB Volume for professional sound measurements?

While dB Volume is calibrated as carefully as possible, it is important to remember that it is still an iPhone and not a calibrated measuring instrument due to manufacturing tolerances. It is best suited for general environmental noise measurement rather than professional, certified acoustic analysis.

What kind of environmental noises can I measure?

You can measure general environmental noises and sound pressure levels. The app offers features like Leq measurement, which is useful for assessing average sound levels over a period, making it suitable for understanding ambient noise conditions.