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Noise dosimeter vs sound level meter vs vibration meter: which do you need?
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Use a noise dosimeter for one worker's full-shift dose, a sound level meter for levels at a spot or machine, and a vibration meter for tool or vehicle vibration. Most noise surveys pair the first two.
| Your project | Noise dosimeter | Sound level meter | Vibration meter | Start with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worker exposureWhat each person received over a shift. | ||||
| Full-shift noise dose for a worker | ✓ | Also | — | NoiseCHEK $70.00 / day Rent → |
| Sources & controlsWhere the noise comes from and whether a fix worked. | ||||
| Surveying areas and loud machines | Also | ✓ | — | SE-402 $105.00 / day Rent → |
| Checking a noise control worked | — | ✓ | — | SoundPro Type 2 $115.00 / day Rent → |
| Octave-band analysis | NoiseCHEK | ✓ | — | SV971A $130.00 / day Rent → |
| Property-line or community noise | — | ✓ | — | SV971A $130.00 / day Rent → |
| VibrationDaily exposure, A(8), from tools and vehicles. | ||||
| Power-tool vibration (hand-arm) | — | — | ✓ | SV103 $300.00 / day Rent → |
| Seat or vehicle vibration (whole-body) | — | — | ✓ | SV100A $300.00 / day Rent → |
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Noise, sound & vibration questions
All rental FAQs →Four do: the NoiseCHEK dosimeter and three sound level meters, the SV971A, the SoundPro Type 1 with Octave Bands and the SoundPro Type 2 with Octave Bands. The other models record overall levels only.
Yes. Add both to your cart, or request a quote for several units. Every sound level meter rental includes an acoustic calibrator.
More about Noise, Sound, & Vibration
RAECO Rents provides calibrated instruments for noise dosimetry, sound level measurement, and vibration monitoring. Browse subcategories below to find the right equipment for your project, all shipped ready to use with our Instant-On Guarantee.
This guide explains what each instrument does. Your safety professional decides which method and criteria apply to your site.
Not sure which instrument fits?
Tell us about the project and we will recommend the right setup. Need it longer than 14 days? Longer rentals are available by quote.