Introduction - Phonic PAA3 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Phonic PAA3 Per-
sonal Audio Assistant, a highly accurate audio
analyzer that sits comfortably in the palm of your
hand, and features all the tools you need to set
up any audio system.
With 31-band real-time spectrum analysis, Sound
Pressure Level and dBu / dBV / line voltage mea-
surement, EQ setting, phase checking, and reverb
time analyzation, the PAA3 is the ideal companion
for all sound engineers. This personal audio as-
sistant is battery powered (4 AA size), with a built in
microphone, and XLR inputs and outputs, ensuring
all audio analyzing situations are possible. With
the PAA3, you will conquer the accoustics of all
environments with precision and ease.
Phonic understands the importance of sound
reproduction management. We know that as a
professional, your main concern is sound quality.
Consequently, with an audio tool like the PAA3, you
expect a precise ruler to obtain proper measure-
ments and guarantee the best possible quality of
sound that any professional would expect. Phonic,
therefore, took the utmost of care in ensuring
the PAA3 is an extremely accurate and effective
means for you to gather all the useful data to
determine what your set up needs.
To help you familiarize yourself with the PAA3,
this manual includes instructions on every func-
tion listed in the main menu and sub-menus. It is
recommended that you take the time to have a
read of it, before you store it in an easily accessible
place, in case it's needed in future.
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FEATURES
● Palm Sized Audio Analyzer
● 31-band Real Time Spectrum Analyzer
● Built-in calibrated measurement microphone
● Sound Pressure Level Meter from 30 dB to
130 dB
● Line signal measurement displayed in dBu,
dBV, or Voltage
● A, C weighting or flat
● 3 level range selection for dB SPL and line
signal
● Line signal measuring range:
dBu = -50 ~ +40dBu
dBV= -52 ~ +38dBV
Volts = 5mV ~ +80V
● Maximum level and peak hold display
● 4 standard response times: 35 ms, 125 ms (F),
250 ms (M), 1 sec (S)
● 10 memories for measurement, and 6 for aver-
age calculation
● 31-band EQ setting level display (boost/cut)
● 160 x 160 graphic display with backlight and
contrast adjustment
● Phase checker
● SPL meter Calibration through sound level
calibrator (eg: B & K Type 4231)
● Reverb Time (RT60) Analyzer
● Noise generator with pink noise, 1 kHz and
polarity test signal, balanced output
● USB communication port, for simultaneous
operation through laptop or PC
● Low power consumption for up to 7 hours
continuous operation with 4 AA size alkaline
batteries (adapter power supply operation
available. When power is used from adapter,
it automatically cuts off battery power)
● 3 power modes: (1) Power saving mode:
Auto Off- when none of the buttons has been
pressed for 15 minutes (2) Manual Off (3) Off
● XLR input and output sockets
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