REED R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter
Model: R8050 | UPC: 800837001481
REED R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter
Model: R8050 | UPC: 800837001481
Accurate, fast responding type 2 sound level meter with backlit LCD display.
REED R8050 Offers
This sound level meter meets ANSI, and IEC Type 2 standards and features dual range measurement, fast & slow time weighting, data/max hold functions and a tripod mount for long-term monitoring.
Features
- High accuracy of ±1.4 dB meets Type 2 standards
- Dual range measurement (High and Low)
- A & C frequency weighting
- Fast & Slow time weighting
- Easy-to-read backlit LCD display
- Data hold and Max hold functions
- Tripod mount for long-term monitoring
- Low battery indicator and auto shut off
REED R8050 Specifications
Measuring Ranges | 30-130 dB Low: 30-100 dB High: 60-130 dB |
Dynamic Range | 70 dB (in each range) |
Accuracy | ±1.4 dB |
Resolution | 0.1 dB |
Response Time | 500mS |
Frequency Range | 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz |
Frequency Weighting | A, C |
Time Weighting | Fast/Slow (125ms and 1s) |
Microphone | 0.5" (12.7mm) electret condenser |
Display | 4-digit LCD |
Backlit Display | Yes |
Data Hold | Yes |
Max | Yes |
Alarm Indicators | Over (visual on-screen) |
Auto Shut-off | Yes (after 15 mins) |
Tripod Mountable | Yes |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
Power Supply | 9V battery |
Battery Life | Approx 50 hours |
Product Certifications | CE, IEC 61672-1 Class 2, ANSI S1.4-1983 |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C) |
Operating Humidity | 10-90% |
Dimensions | 8.3 x 2.2 x 1.3" (210 x 55 x 32mm) |
Weight | 8.1oz (230g) |

What's included with the REED R8050
- Sound Level Meter
- Microphone Windshield Ball
- Battery
- Carrying Case
R8050 Sound Level Meter
Comparing the REED line of Sound Level Meters: Which one is best for you?
Sound level meters are used every day by industrial maintenance teams as part of their preventative maintenance programs; health & safety departments who record acoustic levels during environmental impact studies and inspectors when auditing work environments to ensure safe conditions.
How To: Calibrate your Sound Level Meter
Calibration is vital in ensuring that your sound level meter is in proper working condition when measuring noise. For the purpose of this video, we'll be using the R8080 Sound Level Meter and the R8090 Sound Level Calibrator. These steps will work for most sound level meters.
Ideal Applications for the REED R8050
- Preventative Maintenance
- Industrial Machinery/Equipment
- Construction Sites
- Ensuring Safe Working Conditions
- Public Venues / Concerts
- Code Enforcement
- Traffic
- Appliance Noise Testing
datasheet for the REED R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter
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