Low Frequency Detector
"Low Frequency Detector" is a new acoustic measurement tool for detecting low frequency sound/noise that is hard to hear in the normal situation. It supports very lower frequency range less than 100Hz by our proprietary sound sensing technology. This app can also display the frequency component of the low frequency sound by examining by 1/3 octave band analysis and FFT analysis.
The human ear is insensitive enough to become a low frequency. If you may be exposed to the noise of neighboring constructions and factories without noticing, you may have a feeling bad and a sense of oppression. In this case, you can check what type of low frequency noise exists by simple operation of this app.
In the latest version, the analysis report function is now available.
Please to click the following link to download "Low Frequency Detector" from App StoreTM. It will be open the download page on App StoreTM.
In general, the low frequency sound is a sound wave with 1 Hz to 100 Hz. By depending on its frequency component and sound level, it is different the degree of influence on the human body and the noise sensation. This app can also display the frequency component of the low frequency sound by examining by 1/3 octave band analysis and FFT analysis.
Measurement analysis of low frequency sound is performed in the following step. Be sure to set the measurement conditions in Step 1) and Step 2) once before starting the measurement analysis.
1) Tuning (Reference signal adjustment)
Adjust the hardware volume of the iPhone and adjust the playback sound of the reference tone 1 kHz to fit the power level bar between 40 to 60.
2) Calibration
Signal calibration is performed in as quiet a sound environment as possible. It takes 15 seconds and stops automatically. The measured value at this time is applied as the reference noise level, so this app measures the relative noise value for the low frequency range. The previous calibration information can be maintained.
The accuracy of the measument condition is displayed after the calibration is complete.
3) Measure
In low frequency sound measurement, it analyzes the ambient sound from the built-in microphone while playing the reference signal (1kHz). Perform measurements in places where low frequency noise is expected to occur. This measurement is automatically stopped within the time specified in the timer setting.
4) Measurement display
The measurement indication can select either 1/3 octave band frequency analysis, FFT analysis, or low frequency sound level time transition chart. These measurement analysis displays are updated in real time. In addition, after the completion of the measurement, you can show the analysis report.
The sound level shows the power level (Leq) of the audible band and the low frequency power level (LF Level) less than 100 Hz. At this time, these update period are "Leq" with 0.2 seconds and "LF Level" with 1 second.
In this analysis, the power spectrum in the low frequency sound is displayed by the frequency component band that is divided into fourteen from the center frequency 5Hz to 100Hz. This display is updated in real time, and you can intuitively grasp the frequency component of low frequency sound. In addition, the white line display shows the frequency characteristic with the frequency weight corrected for the G characteristic.
In this analysis, FFT analysis (Fast Fourier Transform) is performed on the low frequency sound, and the power for each frequency component is displayed in spectrum so that the instantaneous frequency peak can be observed. This display is updated in real time, and you can intuitively grasp the frequency component of low frequency sound. In addition, the white line display shows the frequency characteristic with the frequency weight corrected for the G characteristic.
In this analysis, the time transition of the observed low frequency sound power level (LF Level) is displayed as a graph chart. The vertical axis shows the power level and the horizontal axis updates and displays in real time.
After the completion of the measurement, you can display the report of peak LF Level analysis. It is effective when measuring for 10 seconds or more.
- Low frequency (LF) Level (dB): Time course graph. It also shows the noise level judgment (RED-very noisy, YELLOW-noisy, GREEN-normal) at the peak level.
- LF max (dB) : maximum dB value of low frequency.
- OCT Band LF max (dB): maximum dB value in 1/3 octave band at LF max observation.
- Max Level Frequency (Hz): peak frequency at LF max observation.
By tapping Snap button, you can save the current measurement display to "Photos". Time information is also imported into the image.
By tapping "Info" button, it is displayed the product information. If you tap the "Support", Safari starts and you can see our support page.
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