SV 971 A

Class 1 Sound Level Meter

& Sound Exposure Meter
The SV 971A is the newest class 1 sound level meter in the
971 series, our bestselling sound level meters for professionals.
The appearance of the 971 series on the market changed
the perception of class 1 sound level meters. The small size
and weight are now appreciated by professionals who carry
out measurements with a hand-held instrument.
The new model has been fitted with a new microphone
with a large dynamic range of 120 dB and a low-power
Bluetooth® for connection with mobile applications.
SV 971A
Sound Level Meter

Updated hardware H&S Assistant New Options

Large measurement range Application for RT 60 and STIPA
with a new microphone mobile devices measurements

The SV 971A is fitted with a new The SV 971A uses the new low-power Along with the new hardware additions,
measuring microphone offering the Bluetooth® interface enabling current the SV 971A has been equipped with a
LAeq linear measurement range from 27 results to be previewed on a smartphone new internal program that supports the
to 137 dB (140 dB Peak) in a single range. or tablet as well as controlling the measurements of the reverberation time
The improved design of the microphone measurement Start / Stop. The Assistant RT 60 and STIPA speech intelligibility,
ensures even better long-term stability application also sounds an alarm when both supported by a dedicated mobile
of the microphone sensitivity. preset noise limits are exceeded. application.

SV 971A – Class 1 Sound Level Meter

Key Features Software

Class 1 accuracy in a
wide measurement range

With the new microphone, the SV 971A can measure from Supervisor is a software package for health and safety
27 dBA Leq up to 140 dBA Peak in a single range with the specialists. The package supports all Svantek instruments
class 1 precision in accordance with the IEC 61672-1. for the health and safety market.
For measurements of extremely low noise level, the additional Supervisor software supports data download, instrument
LOW range is also available. configuration and provides a complete set of tools for
determination of occupational noise exposure from noise
level measurements in accordance with all standards using
TWA and DOSE such as OSHA, ACGIH, MSHA, ISO   9612.
Occupational noise
measurements

The meter is suitable for measurements of noise at work in

accordance with standards such as ISO 9612, OSHA, MSHA
and ACGIH, and hearing protector selection in accordance with
ISO 4869-2. Assistant is a smartphone application dedicated for the
Svantek Health and Safety instrumentation. The application
uses the Bluetooth® interface enabling current results to be
previewed on a smartphone or tablet as well as controlling
Real-time the measurement Start / Stop and Markers. The Assistant
frequency analysis also sounds an alarm when pre-set noise or vibration limits
are exceeded.
The 1/1 octave analysis is often used for the selection of
hearing protectors. The 1/3 octave function allows the
determination of the influence of high or low frequencies
on overall values. Functions can be activated at any time by Optional accessories
ordering the activation code.

Triggered
audio recording

Audio recording is synchronized with a noise time-history and

it can be opened and played back in PC software enabling SV   36 SA 72
noise source recognition. Audio recording can be triggered on Class 1 Acoustic Calibrator Waterproof carrying
94 dB / 114 dB at 1 kHz case
threshold or time. It can be activated at any time by ordering
the activation code.

Time-history
logging

SA 271A SC 91A
The time history logging of results such as Leq, Max, Min and Microphone Microphone
Peak with two simultaneous logging steps is saved on Outdoor Protection Kit Extension Cable
a 32 GB microSD card (upgradeable to 128 GB).

Low power
consumption

One of the biggest advantages of using SV 971A is its power

SF 971A_P1 SF 971A_P2
efficiency. It can run up to 24 hours on one set of small AAA Package 1/1 & 1/3 octave Package RT 60 and STIPA
batteries. and audio recording

SV 971A – Class 1 Sound Level Meter

 SV 971A – Class 1 Sound Level Meter

Technical Specifications

Standards Class 1: IEC 61672-1:2013, Class 1: IEC 61260-1:2014

Weighting Filters A, B, C, Z, LF
Time Constants Slow, Fast, Impulse
RMS Detector Digital True RMS detector with Peak detection, resolution 0.1 dB
Microphone ACO SV 7152, 32 mV/Pa, prepolarised 1/2” condenser microphone
Preamplifier SV 18A detachable (60 UNS thread)
NORMAL
Linear Operating Range 27 dBA RMS ÷ 140 dBA Peak (in accordance to IEC 61672)
Dynamic Range 20 dBA RMS ÷ 140 dBA Peak (typical from noise floor to the maximum level)
LOW
Linear Operating Range 24 dBA RMS ÷ 126 dBA Peak (in accordance to IEC 61672) in a single range
Dynamic Range 17 dBA RMS ÷ 126 dBA Peak (typical from noise floor to the maximum level)
Internal Noise Level 20 dBA RMS in the range NORMAL
(acoustical compensated) 17 dBA RMS in the range LOW
Dynamic Range 120 dB
Frequency Range 5 Hz ÷ 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
Sound Level Meter Elapsed time, Lxy (SPL), Lxeq (LEQ), Lxpeak (PEAK), Lxymax (MAX), Lxymin (MIN),
Results where x - weighting filter A/ B/ C/ Z; y - time constant Fast/ Slow/ Impulse
LR (ROLLING LEQ OPTION), Ovl (OVERLOAD), Lxye (SEL), LN (LEQ STATISTICS),
Lden, LEPd, Ltm3, Ltm5
Sound Exposure Meter Lxy (SPL), Lxeq (LEQ), Lxpeak (PEAK), Lxymax (MAX), Lxymin (MIN), DOSE, (optional)
Results DOSE_8h, PrDOSE, LAV, Lxye (optional)
(SEL), Lxye8 (SEL8), PLxye, (PSEL), E, E_8h, LEPd, PTC (PEAK COUNTER),
PTP (PEAK THRESHOLD %), ULT (UPPER LIMIT TIME), TWA, PrTWA, Lc-a
Exchange Rate 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Measurement Profiles Simultaneous measurement in three profiles with independent set of filters (x) and detectors (y)
Statistics Ln (L1-L99), complete histogram in meter mode
Data Logger Time-history logging of summary results, spectra with two adjustable logging
steps down to 100 ms and down to 2 ms in the RT 60 mode
1/1 Octave Analysis Real-time analysis meeting Class 1 requirements of IEC 61260,
(option) centre frequencies from 16 Hz to 16 kHz
1/3 Octave Analysis Real-time analysis meeting Class 1 requirements of IEC 61260,
(option) centre frequencies from 8 Hz to 20 kHz
Audio Recording (option) Audio recording on trigger or continuous mode, 12 / 24 / 48 kHz sampling rate, wav format
Voice Comments Audio records on demand, created before or after measurement, added to measurement file
Memory MicroSD card 32 GB (removable & upgradeable up to 128 GB)
Display Colour 96 x 96 pixels OLED type
Keyboard 8 push buttons
Communication Interfaces USB 2.0, Bluetooth® 5.2
SP 76 - RS 232 cable with external power supply connector (optional)
Power Supply Four AAA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries (not included)
Operation time 16 h ÷ 24 h (depending on configuration and environmental conditions)
USB interface 100 mA HUB
Environmental Conditions Temperature from -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Humidity up to 95 % RH, non-condensed
Dimensions 232.5 mm x 56 x 20 mm (including microphone and preamplifier)
Weight Approx. 225 grams with batteries (Approx. 8.20 oz)

The policy of our company is to continually innovate and develop our products.
Therefore, we reserve the right to change the specifications without prior notice.

SVANTEK Sp. z o. o.
Strzyglowska 81, 04-872 WARSAW, POLAND
phone (+48) 22 51 88 320 | www.svantek.com/contact