The Phonic PAA3 Personal Audio Assistant is a professional audio analyser with a complete set of onboard sound analysis tools. The unit offers 31-band real time spectrum analysis, RT60 reverb time measurement, SPL and line metering, an internal Noise and Test Tone generator, a programmable AEQ setting programme, microphone calibration and speaker phase chequing abilities.
All PAA3 Personal Audio Assistant functions and menus are accessible through a central jog dial, and information and settings may be uploaded to a computer via the built-in USB interface. The unit also features a large backlit LCD screen and a 7-hr. battery life.
Features
- Portable handheld audio analyser with large backlit LCD
- 31-band real time Spectrum Analyser and 31-band AEQ setting value display with Boost and Cut
- RT60 reverb time measurement
- Built-in calibrated measurement microphone with Phase chequer
- Noise generator with pink noise, 1kHz signal, polarity test signal and balanced output;10 internal RTA memories and average calculation function
- SPL metre calibration through sound level calibrator, Sound Pressure Level Metre from 30dB - 130dB with 3 range selections
- Line signal measurement display in dBu, dBV, or Volts(AC), Maximum level, Peak hold displays
- USB interface for desktop software control, Audio test signal CD and supporting software; balanced XLR input and output
Specifications
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Accuracy | 0.5dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Standard | ISO |
| Weighting | A, C or Flat |
| Response | 35ms, 125ms, 250ms, 1sec |
| Signal Output | Pink Noise, 1kHz Test Tone, Polarity Signal: -10 dBu |
| SPL | Metre: 30 dB~130 dB |
| Battery Cheque | Yes |
| Battery Life | 7 hrs. continuous |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 3.3 x 1.5" (144.95 x 82.95 x 39.4mm) |
| Weight | 12.5 oz (354 g) |