NIOSH Sound Level Meter 1.2.6
Free Version
Publisher Description
Protect your hearing.
This award-winning app combines the best features of professional sound level meters and noise dosimeters into a simple, easy-to-use package.
- Developed by experienced acoustics engineers and hearing loss experts.
- Completely FREE – No ads, no limited features, and no in-app purchases.
- Tested and validated (accuracy ± 2 dBA) according to standards in a reverberant chamber at NIOSH acoustics lab – the only proper method to validate accuracy.
- Trusted source and world-class expertise in noise and hearing research.
- Meets Type 2 requirements of IEC 61672:3 SLM standard when used w/ external microphone.*
- Provides the most relevant metrics found in professional sound instruments today. Averages such as LAeq and TWA, Max and Peak Levels, Noise Dose and Projected Dose according to NIOSH and OSHA standards, and all three major weighting networks (A, C, and Z).
- Capability to calibrate either internal or external microphone. Reporting and Sharing data.
- Up-to-date informational screens on what noises are considered hazardous, how to conduct a noise measurement, how to properly select a hearing protector, and guidelines for preventing hearing loss, all at the palm of your hand.
- Excellent and timely support from NIOSH hearing experts.
- Support for Apple's Health (Hearing) app.
* Celestina M, Hrovat J, Kardous CA [2018]. Smartphone-based sound level measurement apps: Evaluation of compliance with international sound level meter standards. Applied Acoustics, 139:119-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.04.011
More resources (including instructional videos and a user manual), a science blog, FAQ, and information about how to interpret results can be found on the NIOSH SLM website https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/app.html
Jan 8, 2023
Version 1.2.6
This version adds support for iPhone 14.
About NIOSH Sound Level Meter
NIOSH Sound Level Meter is a free app for iOS published in the System Maintenance list of apps, part of System Utilities.
The company that develops NIOSH Sound Level Meter is EA LAB. The latest version released by its developer is 1.2.6. This app was rated by 5 users of our site and has an average rating of 3.0.
To install NIOSH Sound Level Meter on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2023-01-08 and was downloaded 389 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the NIOSH Sound Level Meter as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install NIOSH Sound Level Meter on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the NIOSH Sound Level Meter is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After NIOSH Sound Level Meter is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
