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Silver Member Username: Tdeaton1021Near Tampa, Florida USA Post Number: 890 Registered: Sep-04 | okay id like to keep the cost as low as possible. i'll be purchasing it online at a website or ebay. im doing a science fair project and my parents are paying for a few things for it so i figured id get sumin i can use for more than just the science fair project. i dont need to have a 100$ unit the cheaper the better as long as its pretty accurate. im not familiar with good brands so if you have one that you like please let me know. if i can measure the voltage output of the channles of my amp and measure impedance, then i should be good lol |
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Gold Member Username: CarguyPost Number: 4323 Registered: Nov-04 | If you're looking for DMM that can do that plus more, look for one that is true RMS model. |
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Silver Member Username: Alias747MN Post Number: 674 Registered: Apr-05 | Not trying to be rude... but when I look at your profile, it looks to me that your parents would have no problem affording a $100 DMM. Your a lucky ass kid if you drive an Escalade when your 16. |
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Silver Member Username: Tdeaton1021Near Tampa, Florida USA Post Number: 891 Registered: Sep-04 | im not saying they cant afford it. im saying they wont pay for it... when i go out to eat and things with my friends my parents see it as my responsiblity to pay for my fun. they look at it as i could eat a home but i make the choice to go out so i have to pay. that has nothing to do with a DMM but just an example that my parents dont pay for everything. i mean sure they could pay for all my food. they could pay for me to wear AF at 90$ a shirt but i choose to wear AE and stuff at bells for like 15 a shirt. they could pay for me when i go to theme parks and things like that, but they dont. its just how im brought up. its not a financial issue. |
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Silver Member Username: Tdeaton1021Near Tampa, Florida USA Post Number: 892 Registered: Sep-04 | oh and while im at it... whats a good SPL meter for a good price? or maybe i should just ask if theres a website you know of that sells them? |
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Silver Member Username: Tdeaton1021Near Tampa, Florida USA Post Number: 893 Registered: Sep-04 | http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5 F007%5F002%5F014%5F000&product%5Fid=33%2D2055 thats radioshacks which reads up to 126 .. is it a crappy model? its only 50$ should i go with this one below for 70? http://cgi.ebay.com/DIGITAL-SOUND-PRESSURE-LEVEL-SPL-METER-NEW_W0QQitemZ75479680 56QQcategoryZ25423QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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Silver Member Username: Kd7nfrMontpelier, ID United States Post Number: 844 Registered: Apr-05 | http://www.splmeter.com/ |
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Silver Member Username: Tdeaton1021Near Tampa, Florida USA Post Number: 898 Registered: Sep-04 | thanks that 140db meter is only 70$! but man do i want the one that goes to 150 lol... do you know how accurate they are? |
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Gold Member Username: Jonathan_fGA USA Post Number: 4783 Registered: May-04 | Look at Fluke for a multimeter, they're the best you'll get. Go to their website and choose based on your needs. If you want something cheaper, you could go to Sears or similar and get a Craftsman meter, they're pretty good and not too expensive. |
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Gold Member Username: CarguyPost Number: 4329 Registered: Nov-04 | Radio Shack nowdays seem to stock cheap craps. I remember, awhile back, they used to have some decent items. Now it's like Pyramid/Sony. |
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Silver Member Username: Tdeaton1021Near Tampa, Florida USA Post Number: 908 Registered: Sep-04 | fluke products are quite expensive. how is extech... its over my budget at 110 but it had a True rms DMM and a clamp meter as well as a AC voltage detector. and a handy carrying case ;-) actually below is what the thing says about it... Assembled to provide all the electrical testing needs for installation and repair of electrical systems, HVAC equipment and large appliances Includes: * EX430 True RMS autoranging Digital Multimeter * MA200 400A Clamp Meter * 40130 Non-Contact Voltage Detector * set of CAT III-1000V Test Leads * Type K Thermocouple Bead Probe * Type K to Banana Input Adaptor Supplied in an attractive storage case that provides protection and organization for the meters whenever they are needed. |