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[Gary Green]

Just canvasing you guys for recommendations for an "installed SPL Measurement system" for my theater. It would be a case where a remote microphone ( front of balcony ) w/ display at mix position.
Handheld meter- is not what my boss want.
Thanks in advance!
GG

[Justice C. Bigler]

You can set up a calibrated measurement mic anywhere you want, and cable it back to an audio interface and Smaart system at FOH.

I'm sure there is some sort of SPL meter which has an XLR input, but haven't seen one. I bet they would be expensive, since they would be a laboratory type measurement/calibration system. The handheld ones are all that I've seen.

[Martin Morris]

Just canvasing you guys for recommendations for an "installed SPL Measurement system" for my theater. It would be a case where a remote microphone ( front of balcony ) w/ display at mix position.
Handheld meter- is not what my boss want.
Thanks in advance!
GG

https://www.10eazy.com/

http://www.rationalacoustics.com/store/10eazy.html

[Ivan Beaver]

You can set up a calibrated measurement mic anywhere you want, and cable it back to an audio interface and Smaart system at FOH.

I'm sure there is some sort of SPL meter which has an XLR input, but haven't seen one. I bet they would be expensive, since they would be a laboratory type measurement/calibration system. The handheld ones are all that I've seen.

The problem with using Smaart (or any other type system) is that it is easy to "change the calibration" and make the numbers anything you want.

I like to "recalibrate" my rig when doing gigs, so that it displays SPL in the 170-180dB range.  Just for fun and messing with people.

He needs a system that does not have any "user adjustable controls".

[David Sturzenbecher]

The problem with using Smaart (or any other type system) is that it is easy to "change the calibration" and make the numbers anything you want.

I like to "recalibrate" my rig when doing gigs, so that it displays SPL in the 170-180dB range.  Just for fun and messing with people.

He needs a system that does not have any "user adjustable controls".

Use a Smaart IO then.

[Simon Lewis]

Smaart is useful, but 10EaZy (link above) is dedicated to not only measuring event sound levels, but providing helpful information to manage and maximise levels without breaking environmental limits.

The maximum average manager readout allows you see how much your present SPL is affecting the long term Leq (which most event limits are described in - at least in UK/EU). There is a downloadable demo available here: https://www.10eazy.com/downloads

The other device that might be worth considering is the Neutrik XL2. In its basic form it's a well specified hand held sound level meter, but it can be expanded to provide readout screens, remote management etc., so fulfilling the brief. See http://www.nti-audio.com/en/products/xl2-sound-level-meter/accessories.aspx

However, from an engineer's perspective (rather than Environmental Health Enforcement) I would use 10EaZy.

[James Cotton]

I'm sure there is some sort of SPL meter which has an XLR input, but haven't seen one.

This would fit the bill, not rackmounted but separate XLR connected measurement mic, can be bought as a calibrated package with either a 1/4" or 1/2" mic.
The packaged mics hold calibration data in the mic which is read by the analyser over the XLR cable (although you do need a slightly modified cable for the data connection to work, starquad with an interesting wiring scheme but still normal 3 pole XLRs).
Does all the usual measurements, Leq and more, in fact it's much more than just an SPL meter but that can only be a good thing.
Expensive? depends on your viewpoint. It's not a Radio Shack cheapie but it's not tens of thousands either.

Made by NTI which used to be a part of Neutrik (Neutrik Test Instruments I believe)

http://www.nti-audio.com/en/products/xl2-sound-level-meter.aspx

[James Cotton]

The other device that might be worth considering is the Neutrik XL2.

Looks like Simon beat me to the post button 

[Geert Friedhof]

http://www.dateq.nl/en/products/spl-limiters/

[Ivan Beaver]

Use a Smaart IO then.

But you can still change the calibration levels to make it anything you want (via software)

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