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Brad_Porter
11-03-2003, 3:12 PM
Guys,

I know how to calibrate my speakers with an SPL (Radio Shack Digital) but rememeber a point from Nic Rhodes about 'always calibrating/reset before the next reading'.

On the Radio Shack SPL, there is indeed a hole that says 'CAL'. I gather this means calibrate and wonder how I can use this to get the best and most accurate readings; if at all.

Regards,
Brad
nathan_silly
11-03-2003, 3:20 PM
DON'T PRESS THE BUTTON!
Dirk Dingo
11-03-2003, 3:22 PM
As Nathan has said "DONŽT PRESS THE BUTTON!":suicide:
Brad_Porter
11-03-2003, 3:26 PM
Why? What happens? Does a small exploding device erupt causing facial damage? :grin:

Whys that then?
Dirk Dingo
11-03-2003, 3:31 PM
Originally posted by Brad_Porter

Whys that then?

Because youŽll bugger it up. Better to have it reasonably accurate than not at all.:lesson: ;)
Brad_Porter
11-03-2003, 3:31 PM
Thanks.........
tyefi
11-03-2003, 5:14 PM
Originally posted by Brad_Porter

On the Radio Shack SPL, there is indeed a hole that says 'CAL'. I gather this means calibrate and wonder how I can use this to get the best and most accurate readings; if at all.

Regards,
Brad

I calibrate my SP meter every month or so, it's rarely out by more than 0.5dB, so i'm not sure it's that important, from an AV perspective.