Before You Start; Position The Soundadvisor - Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual

7.2 Before You Start

Each step has a
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link to the first 6 Modules in
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through, will lead to optimal
performance of the
SoundAdvisor.

7.2.1 Position the SoundAdvisor

FIGURE 7-1 Optimal Hand Held Position
SoundAdvisor Model 831C
Before performing a measurement, follow these steps to ensure the
measurement is performed properly:
Step 1 Connect
SoundAdvisor.
For complete instructions, see "Connect the Preamplifier
to Meter" on page 3-4.
Step 2 Turn Meter ON 0.
For complete instructions, see "Turn the SoundAdvisor
ON" on page 3-8.
Step 3 Navigate to Setup Manager and indicate or check all
values desired for your measurement.
For complete instructions, see
page 6-2.
Step 4 Calibrate the meter.
For complete instructions, see "Performing a Calibration"
on page 5-6.
The best position for sound recording is to mount the SoundAdvisor on
a tripod. If held in hand, position your body away from and on an angle
to the meter to minimize interference of the sound field at the
microphone resulting from body reflections. The microphone should
be angled away from the body.
If using a free-field microphone like the 377B02, the meter should be
"pointed" at the sound source being measured.

Before You Start

preamplifier and microphone to the
"Setup Manager" on
7-2