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Sound Meter HQ

Change your phone into sound level meter.

Marcin · com.usefullapps.soundmeterhd

4.5 out of 5 (6 ratings) 500K+ downloads v2.1 2.1 MB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v2.1 (10)
Updated
Oct 31, 2024 (1 year ago)
APK size
2.1 MB
Requires
Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Sep 12, 2019 (at least)
Permissions
4 (1 sensitive)
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sound Meter HQ is an app by Marcin in the Tools category, listed since at least September 2019. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: record audio.

Ratings

4.5out of 56 ratings
  • 5 ★67%
  • 4 ★17%
  • 3 ★17%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

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What's new in v2.1

* Sound Meter HD is ads FREE! * Ready for Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Application "Sound Meter HQ" calculates sound level (noise level) of surroundings with the help of built-in microphone. Result of the measurements are displayed in decibels on the screen of you phone. IMPORTANT: This tool is not a professional device to measure decibels. It uses built-in microphone, which was created to capture human's voice. Such a microphone isn't able to capture sounds above ~ 90-100 dB. Maximum value differs depending on kind of microphone you have. Additionally some devices are equipped with AGC (Automatic Gain Control). This system can additionally disturb correct sound pressure level measurement. Calculated value of noise level is displayed with the help of indicator on the gauge. Range of measurements from environment is between 0-140 dB. Besides current measurement the application displays also minimum and maximum level of the sound. You can clear minimum and maximum measurements any time by using "Reset" button. Additionally the application displays noise power in descriptive way. Available descriptive sound thresholds: 10 dB - Breathing 20 dB - Rustling leaves 30 dB – Whisper 40 dB – Quiet library 50 dB – Moderate rainfall 60 dB – Normal conversation 70 dB – Vacuum cleaner 80 dB – Food blender 90 dB – Power tools 100 dB – Motorcycle 110 dB – Rock concert 120 dB – Chain saw 130 dB – Jet takeoff (100 m. away) 140 dB – Shotgun Program calibration: If you have an access to professional sound pressure level (SPL) measurements device you can use it for calibrating the application. Check current dB reading on scientific measurement device and with the help of calibration menu (calibration icon under MAX value) set the same value using +,- buttons. Features of application: - dB level presented on the gauge and in the descriptive way - quick reaction on sound level change - possibility of calibration the result according to professional device. - minimum and maximum measurements levels. Application "Sound Meter HQ" calculates sound level (noise level) of surroundings with the help of built-in microphone. Result of the measurements are displayed in decibels on the screen of you phone. IMPORTANT: This tool is not a professional device to measure decibels. It uses built-in microphone, which was created to capture human's voice. Such a microphone isn't able to capture sounds above ~ 90-100 dB. Maximum value differs depending on kind of microphone you have. Additionally some devices are equipped with AGC (Automatic Gain Control). This system can additionally disturb correct sound pressure level measurement. Calculated value of noise level is displayed with the help of indicator on the gauge. Range of measurements from environment is between 0-140 dB. Besides current measurement the application displays also minimum and maximum level of the sound. You can clear minimum and maximum measurements any time by using "Reset" button. Additionally the application displays noise power in descriptive way. Available descriptive sound thresholds: 10 dB - Breathing 20 dB - Rustling leaves 30 dB – Whisper 40 dB – Quiet library 50 dB – Moderate rainfall 60 dB – Normal conversation 70 dB – Vacuum cleaner 80 dB – Food blender 90 dB – Power tools 100 dB – Motorcycle 110 dB – Rock concert 120 dB – Chain saw 130 dB – Jet takeoff (100 m. away) 140 dB – Shotgun Program calibration: If you have an access to professional sound pressure level (SPL) measurements device you can use it for calibrating the application. Check current dB reading on scientific measurement device and with the help of calibration menu (calibration icon under MAX value) set the same value using +,- buttons. Features of application: - dB level presented on the gauge and in the descriptive way - quick reaction on sound level change - possibility of calibration the result according to professional device. - minimum and maximum measurements levels.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “UsefullApps” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Nov 25, 2019
  • Antivirus scan passed Oct 27, 2020
  • Signed byCN=Filip Walczak, OU=UsefullApps, O=UsefullApps, L=Warsaw, ST=Mazowieckie, C=PL
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)DB:8B:4A:42:78:08:AD:99:91:F7:37:78:55:EA:8F:A1:60:1D:A7:8B
  • File MD51c5a1136e60be9c39580d892fb737d0a
  • Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (4)

Sound Meter HQ requests 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Sound Meter HQ APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Sound Meter HQ APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 1c5a1136e60be9c39580d892fb737d0a.

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