AWA6292 Class 1 Advanced Acoustic Analyzer
The AWA6292 is a high-performance Class 1 acoustic analyzer designed for advanced environmental noise measurement, industrial acoustics, occupational noise assessment and architectural acoustic testing.
It combines conventional professional sound level measurement with advanced analysis including 1/1 octave, 1/3 octave, 8192-line FFT, 24-hour noise monitoring, reverberation measurement and STI speech intelligibility testing.
A 4.3" touchscreen, 16 GB internal storage, built-in GPS and integrated 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity make the AWA6292 particularly suited to acoustic consultants, environmental monitoring, engineering investigations and advanced field measurement.
Key Features
- IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1
- IEC 61260-1:2014 Class 1 octave filters
- IEC 61252:2025 sound exposure measurement
- 20–143 dB(A) measurement range
- Up to 146 dB C-weighted peak
- Ultra-wide 123 dB dynamic range
- 10 Hz–20 kHz frequency range
- Integrating sound level measurement
- Statistical noise analysis
- Automatic 24-hour noise monitoring
- 1/1 octave analysis
- 1/3 octave analysis
- 8192-line FFT spectrum analysis
- Reverberation time measurement
- STI speech intelligibility measurement
- Sound exposure / occupational noise measurement
- High-precision audio recording
- 16 GB internal storage
- Up to 64 GB TF card expansion
- Built-in GPS positioning
- Integrated 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 4.3" 480 × 800 capacitive touchscreen
- IP65 dust and water resistance
- 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery
Choose Your AWA6292 Configuration
| Configuration | Best For | Main Capability |
|---|---|---|
| Option 1 – Environmental | Environmental, community and long-term noise monitoring | Integrating + Statistical + 24-hour monitoring + logging / recording |
| Option 2 – TWA / Dose | Workplace and occupational noise exposure | TWA / Dose and sound exposure measurement |
| Option 3 – 1/1 Octave RTA | General frequency and noise-source analysis | Real-time 1/1 octave analysis |
| Option 4 – 1/3 Octave RTA | Detailed professional frequency analysis | Real-time 1/3 octave analysis |
| Option 5 – Reverberation | Building, room and architectural acoustics | 1/1 + 1/3 octave + reverberation time |
| Option 6 – Reverberation + STI | Advanced architectural acoustics and speech intelligibility | 1/1 + 1/3 octave + reverberation + STI |
Option 1 – Environmental
Designed for professional environmental and community noise measurement.
This configuration combines integrating and statistical analysis with automatic 24-hour measurement, making it suitable for:
- Environmental noise surveys
- Community noise
- Traffic noise
- Construction noise
- Industrial boundary noise
- Long-term environmental monitoring
Statistical measurements include common percentile levels such as L5, L10, L50, L90 and L95 together with Leq, maximum and minimum levels and standard deviation.
Option 2 – TWA / Dose
Designed for occupational and workplace noise exposure assessment.
Measurement capabilities include:
- TWA
- LEX,8h
- LAVG
- Noise Dose
- Leq,T
- LCpeak
- LZpeak
- Sound exposure
Suitable for occupational hygiene, workplace noise surveys and professional noise exposure assessment.
Option 3 – 1/1 Octave RTA
Provides real-time 1/1 octave frequency analysis for identifying the broad frequency bands contributing to a noise source.
Suitable for:
- Machinery and equipment noise
- Industrial acoustics
- Engineering noise control
- Noise-source identification
- General frequency analysis
Option 4 – 1/3 Octave RTA
Provides more detailed 1/3 octave analysis where finer frequency resolution is required.
Ideal for:
- Detailed noise-source investigation
- Environmental acoustics
- Machinery and product noise
- Acoustic troubleshooting
- Engineering noise-control work
Option 5 – Reverberation
Designed for professional building and room acoustic measurement.
The configuration combines:
- 1/1 octave analysis
- 1/3 octave analysis
- Reverberation time measurement
Reverberation measurements include T20, T30 and EDT and are suitable for:
- Auditoriums
- Halls
- Meeting rooms
- Educational facilities
- Building acoustics
- Acoustic treatment assessment
Option 6 – Reverberation + STI
The most advanced configuration in the currently priced AWA6292 range.
It combines octave and reverberation analysis with STI – Speech Transmission Index measurement for evaluating speech intelligibility.
Suitable for:
- Auditoriums and theatres
- Lecture halls
- Public-address systems
- Transport terminals
- Emergency communication systems
- Architectural acoustic commissioning
Advanced Analysis Functions
The AWA6292 platform provides additional specialist measurement functions beyond the standard configurations above.
| Analysis Function | Capability |
| Statistical Analysis | Statistical distribution, cumulative distribution and configurable Ln measurements |
| 1/1 Octave Analysis | Real-time Class 1 octave frequency analysis |
| 1/3 Octave Analysis | Detailed real-time Class 1 frequency-band analysis |
| FFT Analysis | 8192-line high-resolution spectrum analysis |
| 24-Hour Monitoring | Automatic hourly environmental noise monitoring and analysis |
| Reverberation | T20, T30 and EDT reverberation measurements |
| STI | Speech Transmission Index measurement for speech intelligibility |
| Sound Exposure | Occupational TWA, LEX,8h, LAVG, Dose and peak measurements |
| Audio Recording | High-precision WAV recording linked to measurement data |
| Synchronous Measurement | Multiple selected measurement modules can operate simultaneously |
FFT Analysis
The AWA6292 provides high-resolution FFT spectrum analysis for detailed investigation of tonal and frequency-specific noise.
Key capabilities include:
- 8192 FFT lines
- 23.4 Hz to approximately 20 kHz frequency range
- 5.9 Hz bandwidth
- Rectangular, Hanning, Blackman and Flat-top windows
- Lp, Lmax, Lmin and Leq,T measurements
- Graph and list display
This makes the AWA6292 particularly useful where octave analysis alone does not provide sufficient frequency resolution.
Reverberation & STI
The AWA6292 is particularly well suited to architectural acoustics.
Reverberation measurement supports:
- T20
- T30
- EDT
- 1/1 octave analysis
- 1/3 octave analysis
The STI function provides Speech Transmission Index measurement for evaluating speech intelligibility in rooms and sound reinforcement systems.
Connectivity & Data Management
The AWA6292 is designed for advanced field measurement and remote monitoring.
Built-in connectivity includes:
- GPS positioning
- 4G mobile data
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- USB Type-C
- RS-232 via expansion interface
- AC / DC signal outputs
- I/O expansion
GPS information can be stored alongside measurement results, while 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support remote communication and data transfer.
The instrument includes 16 GB internal storage and supports TF cards up to 64 GB.
Optional Accessories & Add-ons
| Accessory / Option | Purpose |
| Class 1 Sound Calibrator | Professional field calibration and verification |
| Mini Printer | Prints measurement results and charts on site |
| 64 GB TF Card | Expanded measurement and audio storage |
| Microphone Extension Cable | Remote positioning of the measurement microphone |
| Optional Camera | Adds photographic records to measurement data |
| Multifunction Interface Expander | Adds additional RS-232, LAN and USB connections |
| Outdoor Monitoring Accessories | Supports longer-duration unattended environmental measurements |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Instrument Type | Class 1 Advanced Acoustic Analyzer |
| Sound Level Standard | IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1 |
| Octave Filter Standard | IEC 61260-1:2014 Class 1 |
| Sound Exposure Standard | IEC 61252:2025 |
| A-Weighted Measurement Range | 20–143 dB(A) |
| C-Weighted Measurement Range | 25–143 dB(C) |
| Z-Weighted Measurement Range | 30–143 dB(Z) |
| C-Weighted Peak Range | 60–146 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 123 dB |
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz–20 kHz |
| Microphone | AWA14425 measurement microphone |
| Preamplifier | AWA14601L |
| Frequency Weighting | A, C, Z |
| Time Weighting | Fast (F), Slow (S), Impulse (I) |
| A/D Resolution | 24 bit |
| Sampling Frequency | 48 kHz |
| FFT | 8192 lines |
| Display | 4.3" 480 × 800 capacitive touchscreen |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Up to 64 GB TF card |
| Connectivity | GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and serial communication |
| Outputs | AC, DC and I/O expansion |
| Battery | 3.7 V, 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery |
| External Power | 9 VDC, up to 20 W fast charging |
| Charging Time | Approx. 4 hours |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 288 × 95 × 40 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 510 g |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 20–90% RH |
Typical Applications
- Environmental noise surveys
- Long-term environmental monitoring
- Community and traffic noise
- Industrial boundary noise
- Construction noise
- Machinery and equipment noise
- Workplace noise assessment
- Occupational noise exposure
- Noise-source identification
- Engineering noise control
- 1/1 octave analysis
- 1/3 octave analysis
- FFT spectrum analysis
- Building acoustics
- Room and hall acoustics
- Reverberation measurement
- Speech intelligibility / STI testing
- Acoustic consultancy
- Scientific research and education