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Sound meter : SPL & dB meter on Windows Pc

Developed By: KTW Apps

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 30.368 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 8.1
Size 5.5 MB
Release Date April 18, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
In this version(8.1) we:- Resolved the crash issues that arose from the previous update. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Sound Meter is also known as Sound Pressure Level meter (SPL meter) , noise level meter, decibel meter(dB meter), sound level meter or soundmeter. It is a very useful app to do a s... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Sound meter : SPL & dB meter and install on Windows PC. Sound meter : SPL & dB meter is free Tools app, developed by KTW Apps. Latest version of Sound meter : SPL & dB meter is 8.1, was released on 2024-04-18 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Sound meter : SPL & dB meter is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 30,368 users, 1,749 users had rated it 5*, 22,368 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Sound meter : SPL & dB meter on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Sound meter : SPL & dB meter on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Sound meter : SPL & dB meter on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Sound meter : SPL & dB meter using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Sound meter : SPL & dB meter" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Sound meter : SPL & dB meter on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Sound meter : SPL & dB meter" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Sound Meter is also known as Sound Pressure Level meter (SPL meter) , noise level meter, decibel meter(dB meter), sound level meter or soundmeter. It is a very useful app to do a sound test or measure environmental noise(noise test).

The noise level meter or sound pressure level Meter(SPL meter) use the smartphone or tablet microphone to measure environmental noise in decibels(dB). The decibel(dB) value of this noise level meter or soundmeter might be vary compare with an actual Sound Meter(dB Meter). Now you can easily perform a noise measurement with your smart phone.

Caution:
The value of decibel meter or sound meter(dB meter) is not as precise as an actual Sound Pressure Level Meter(SPL Meter), soundmeter, decibel meter or noise level meter, this is due to most device's microphone are aligned to human voice. To fix this, use an actual sound meter or sound pressure level meter (SPL meter) to adjust decibels error as close as possible before use. If you didn't own an actual Sound Pressure Level Meter (SPL meter), go to a very quiet place where sound cannot hear and adjust the reading value to 20~30dB.

Feature:
- Measure environmental noise and sound
- Real time update on chart graph
- Display minimum(Min), maximum(Max) and average(Avg) Decibel(dB) in the recording session
- Display measuring time
- Reset Button is provided in case you need to reset the measuring
- Play and Pause button is provided
- Noise test or Sound test(decibel meter or dB meter)

Sound meter or decibel meter(dB meter) level of noise
140decibels : Gun Shots
130decibels : Ambulance
120decibels : Thunder
110decibels : Concerts
100decibels : Subway Train
90decibel : Motorcycle
80decibel : Alarm Clocks
70decibel : Vacuums, Traffic
60decibel : Conversation
50decibel : Quiet Room
40dB : Quiet Park
30dB : Whisper
20dB : Rustling Leaves
10dB : Breathing

A loud noise will be harmful for both your physical and metal health. You should avoid exposure to those environment. Let our soundmeter/noise meter to measure environmental noise. Don't hesitate to download Sound Meter to protect your and your family's health.
In this version(8.1) we:
- Resolved the crash issues that arose from the previous update.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.