Module 2; Instrument Overview; Overview - Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual

Module 2

2.1

Overview ..............................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Instrument ...........................................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Keypad .................................................................................................................................2-4
2.3.1 Navigating and Selecting ......................................................................................2-4
2.3.2 Basic Run Function ...............................................................................................2-5
2.3.3 Entering Text .........................................................................................................2-5
2.4 Microphones and Preamplifiers .........................................................................................2-6
2.5 Displays and Icons ...............................................................................................................2-6
2.5.1 Measurement Data Tabs .......................................................................................2-7
2.5.2 Pages .....................................................................................................................2-8
2.5.3 Status Bar Icons ....................................................................................................2-8
2.5.4 Display Menus .....................................................................................................2-13
2.1 Overview
SoundAdvisor Model 831C

Instrument Overview

T
he SoundAdvisor Model 831C accomplishes all tasks related to
sound monitoring. The SoundAdvisor is a reliable and diversely
competent meter. With the SoundAdvisor, you can:
• Measure all area sound
• Stream and record audio continuously or for events using
sample rates up to 51.2 ksps in compressed or uncompressed
format
• Communicate with via USB, Ethernet, cellular, or WiFi
• Operate completely from the device itself, or remotely using G4
LD Utility software
• Easily expand memory using USB memory
• Automatically synchronize the clock with Network Time
Protocol (NTP) or GPS for optimal accuracy
• Select desired color theme on the full-color graphic LCD display
with touchscreen user interface
This module describes the hardware and visual components that make
up the SoundAdvisor.
Overview 2-1