SPL MEASUREMENT • AUDIO TESTING • CAR AUDIO DIAGNOSTICS
Measuring devices
for Car Audio & SPL
Measure, test and analyze your car audio system
with our selection of car audio measuring devices:
SPL sensors, acoustic pressure measuring systems
and audio system testers.
CAR AUDIO MEASUREMENT & TUNING
Tools to truly measure your system
To tune, diagnose or measure the performance of a
car audio system, measuring devices allow
you to go further than simply tuning by ear.
Discover solutions designed for
SPL measurement, audio system monitoring
and vehicle audio system diagnostics.
SPL
Acoustic pressure measurement
dB
Sound level measurement
Diagnostics
Audio system monitoring
Car Audio
Installation & competition
AUDIO MEASURING TOOLS
SPL measurement & car audio system testing
The type of device depends on what you want to monitor:
acoustic pressure level, SPL performance or diagnostics
of a car audio system.
SPL measurement
SPL measuring systems are designed to measure the acoustic
pressure produced by a system. They are particularly
useful for demonstration vehicles, high-power systems
and SPL competition projects.
Audio system tester
A car audio tester allows you to perform various checks
during the installation, tuning or diagnostics of a system.
The available functions vary depending on the device used.
CAR AUDIO SPL MEASUREMENT
Measure the acoustic pressure of your system
In the world of SPL, the performance of a system
is measured with a suitable system capable of analyzing
the acoustic pressure produced in the vehicle. These tools
are used to compare different settings, work
on a peak frequency or measure the performance
of a subwoofer system.
SOUND LEVEL METER & SPL SENSOR
Measure the decibels of a car audio system
For an SPL-oriented system, a measuring system
allows you to quantify performance and objectively compare
different configurations or different settings.
Frequency search
Measurements allow you to compare the level achieved
at different frequencies and identify the range in which
the vehicle and the system produce their highest level.
Comparison of settings
Repeatable measurement allows you to objectively compare
the results obtained after a modification to the system,
the enclosure or the settings, while maintaining a consistent
measurement protocol.
Demonstration vehicle
For a show car or a high-power system,
measurement allows you to know the level actually produced
rather than estimating performance by ear alone.
SPL competition
SPL enthusiasts use measuring systems
to work on their systems and track the improvements
achieved after each modification.
AUDIO TESTING & DIAGNOSTICS
Monitor a car audio system
An audio testing device can be useful when installing
an amplifier, DSP, speakers or a subwoofer.
Depending on the equipment, different functions allow you to monitor
and diagnose the system to facilitate installation
and tuning.
A smartphone is not necessarily a substitute for a proper SPL measuring system.
A phone's built-in microphone is primarily designed
for voice and everyday use. To accurately measure
a very powerful car audio system or perform consistent
SPL comparisons, use a sensor and a measuring system
designed for this purpose.
MEASURING DEVICE GUIDE
Which car audio measuring device should you choose?
Start by defining what you want to measure.
A device designed for SPL measurement may not necessarily
meet the same need as a multifunctional audio system tester.
✓ SPL — acoustic pressure measurement
✓ Diagnostics — system monitoring
✓ Installation — tuning and verification
✓ Competition — performance comparison
✓ Range — suitable measuring capability
✓ Use — personal or professional
PROFESSIONALS & ENTHUSIASTS
From workshop diagnostics to SPL measurement
Measuring devices can be used by both
a car audio installer monitoring a system
and an enthusiast wishing to measure and optimize
their vehicle's performance.
SSA & AUTO-CONNECT
Measuring equipment available from Sound Auto Concept
Discover SSA measuring solutions with the AVM
and Accuwave Pressure Monitor APM-X, as well as an
Auto-Connect multifunctional audio system tester for your car audio
installation and diagnostics work.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ – Car Audio Measuring Devices
What is a car audio measuring device used for?
Depending on the model, it allows you to measure performance,
monitor certain parameters or facilitate the diagnostics
and tuning of a car audio system.
What is an SPL measurement?
SPL stands for Sound Pressure Level, or acoustic pressure
level. This measurement allows you to quantify, among other things,
the sound level produced by a system.
How do you measure the decibels of a car audio system?
For measurements suitable for high-power systems,
use a measuring system and sensor designed for
the relevant acoustic pressure levels.
Can you measure SPL with a phone?
An app can provide an indication under certain
conditions, but a smartphone microphone is not
a substitute for a specialized SPL sensor for high-power
car audio systems.
Why measure several frequencies in SPL?
This allows you to compare the level achieved at different frequencies
and identify the range where the system and the vehicle
produce their maximum level.
Can an SPL device improve a score?
Measurement does not directly change performance,
but it allows you to objectively compare different
configurations and different settings.
Are these devices reserved for competitions?
No. They can also be used for demonstration
vehicles, high-power systems,
car audio workshops and various diagnostic work.
What is the difference between an SPL device and an audio tester?
An SPL device is primarily designed for measuring
acoustic pressure. An audio tester may offer
other monitoring and diagnostic functions depending
on the model.
Which device should you choose for an SPL system?
Choose a system whose range and measurement type
are suitable for the levels produced by your system
and the intended use.