Two New Digital Sound Level Meters and Sound Level Calibrator Enhance Ability to Test for OSHA Compliance

Two New Digital Sound Level Meters and Sound Level Calibrator Enhance Ability to Test for OSHA Compliance                                                              YORBA LINDA, CA ...  February 24, 2006 – B&K Precision Corporation’s new Model 732A and 735 Hand-Held Digital Sound Level Meters, and Model CAL73 Sound Level Calibrator are the latest additions to its growing line of environmental test instruments. The new lightweight, battery powered, hand-held Sound Meters meet IEC 651 Type II specifications and provide versatility and reliability for a broad spectrum of applications.

Whether you’re testing for OSHA   compliance, quieting equipment, or monitoring the roar of a stadium crowd, B+K Precision’s two new meters and calibrator are the ideal   tools to get the job done quickly and economically. And at a suggested  retail price of only $229 (the Sound Level Calibrator is priced at   $310), they are the best buy on the market today.          

Some of the common features of the Model 732A and Model 735 Sound Level Meters include:            

• RS-232 Interface             
• Bargraph             
• MAX/MIN          function             
• Auto                Ranging (30 – 130dB)             
• Resolution       0.1dB             
• Level               Range Display             
• AC/DC             Signal Output             
• Auto               Power Off             
• Backlit            LC  

In addition  to all of the above, the Model 735 offers the following additional features:

• Windows          Software Included             
• Clock               Display             
• 32,000             Records Data Logger    

The Model CAL73 Sound level calibrator offers exceptional features that include:

• Conforms   to IEC 60942 (2003) Class 2, ANSI SI.40-1984             
• 94dB and 114dB Sound calibration at 1KHz             
• Accurate and simple to use             
• Fits 1-inch and ½-inch microphones
  

  Models 732A and 735 Sound level Meters           Utilizing a standard 9V battery as the power source, the new hand-held units provide an easy to read, back-lit 3 ½ digit LED display for clear reading in the darkest environments.  Priced at only $229.00 ($329 for the Model 735) the meters are an extremely fast, highly accurate, feature packed diagnostic tool at a very reasonable price. They are the ideal tool for remotely measuring surface temperatures of motors, electrical equipment, heating, refrigeration and ventilation systems and insulated walls and pipes.   Both Digital Sound Meters provide three convenient measurement ranges: Low 30 - 80 dB, Medium 50 – 100 dB, and Hi 80 – 130 dB, with an accuracy of +/- 1.5 dB. The meters meet the IEC 651 Type II specification and include frequency weighting A and C and fast and slow time weighting.           Two auxiliary ports provide AC Output, 1Vrms full scale, or DC Output, 10mV/dB. The unit also offers the following features: a 4-digit LCD with 0.1 dB resolution and 0.5 second update cycle, MAX MIN function, low battery indication, electric condenser microphone with windscreen, and auto power off.           Outstanding specifications include a dynamic range of 50 dB, a frequency range of 31.5Hz to 8KHz, 0o – 40oC (32o – 104oF) operating temperature, and 10 – 80% RH.  A 9V NEDA 1604 battery with approximately 50 hours of life supplies power. An optional BE-9 AC adapter is available. The units compact size (275mmL x 64mmW x 30mm”H) and light weight (6.5 oz including battery) makes them ideal for single-handed operation. Both Digital Sound meters come complete with instruction manual, battery, carry case, calibration screwdriver and windscreen. The Model 735 also comes with RS-232 software for Windows 95/98/2000/XP. The Model 732A is priced at $229, quantity one. The Model 735 is priced at $329. Both units are available for immediate delivery.           Model CAL73 Sound level Calibrator           The CAL73 is used to calibrate sound level meters and other sound measurement equipment. The user can calibrate 1-inch microphones directly and ½-inch microphones using the ½-inch adapter supplied. The CAL73 is priced at $310 and is available for immediate delivery.                                         For over 54 years, B&K Precision Corporation has developed a reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of high quality, reliable and cost-effective test and measurement products. Recognized for their price-performance value, ease of use, measurement accuracy and           application flexibility, B&K Precision Corporation products are available worldwide through a global network of authorized distributors. For additional information or the name and location of an authorized distributor near you, contact:                 B&K Precision Corporation                 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway                 Yorba Linda, California, 92887                 Tel: (714) 921-9095, Fax: (714) 921-6422                 www.bkprecision.com             Attn. Editors: To obtain a high resolution image of this product, please go to http://www.bkprecision.com/hires The photos are easy to download, just point at the desired image and right click to save it to your hard drive or other specified location.