AWA6292 Class 1 Sound Level Meter & Acoustic Analyzer
The AWA6292 is a high-performance Class 1 sound level meter and acoustic analysis platform designed for professional environmental noise measurement, occupational noise assessment, industrial acoustics and building acoustics.
Its modular design allows the instrument to be configured for the required application, from environmental noise monitoring and workplace exposure measurements through to 1/1 octave, 1/3 octave, reverberation and STI analysis.
The AWA6292 features a 4.3" touchscreen, 123 dB dynamic range, high-precision WAV audio recording, 16 GB internal storage, GPS positioning and integrated 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Key Features
- IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1
- IEC 61260-1:2014 Class 1 octave filters
- 20–143 dB(A) measurement range
- Up to 146 dB C-weighted peak
- 123 dB dynamic range
- 10 Hz–20 kHz frequency range
- A, C and Z frequency weighting
- Fast, Slow and Impulse time weighting
- Integrating sound level measurement
- Statistical noise analysis
- Automatic 24-hour noise monitoring
- 1/1 octave analysis
- 1/3 octave analysis
- 8192-line FFT capability
- Reverberation time measurement
- STI speech intelligibility measurement
- Occupational noise / sound exposure measurement
- High-precision WAV audio recording
- Time-history data logging
- 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 instrument enclosure
- 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery
Please note: The AWA6292 is a modular platform. Available measurement functions depend on the configuration selected.
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
- Unattended noise surveys
Statistical measurements include:
- Leq
- Lmax
- Lmin
- SEL
- L5
- L10
- L50
- L90
- L95
- Standard deviation
The 24-hour measurement function also provides environmental parameters including:
- Ld
- Ln
- Ldn
Time-history logging and WAV audio recording are included, allowing noise events to be investigated after the measurement.
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
- Personal noise exposure assessment
- Industrial health and safety investigations
Time-history logging and audio recording are included.
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
Time-history logging and audio recording are included.
Option 4 – 1/3 Octave RTA
Provides more detailed 1/3 octave analysis where finer frequency resolution is required.
Suitable for:
- Detailed noise-source investigation
- Environmental acoustics
- Machinery and product noise
- Acoustic troubleshooting
- Engineering noise-control work
Time-history logging and audio recording are included.
Option 5 – Reverberation
Designed for professional building and room acoustic measurement.
This configuration combines:
- 1/1 octave analysis
- 1/3 octave analysis
- Reverberation time measurement
- Time-history logging
- Audio recording
Reverberation measurements include:
- T20
- T30
- EDT
Suitable for:
- Auditoriums
- Halls
- Meeting rooms
- Educational facilities
- Building acoustics
- Acoustic treatment assessment
Option 6 – Reverberation + STI
The most advanced building acoustics configuration in the standard AWA6292 range.
It combines:
- 1/1 octave analysis
- 1/3 octave analysis
- Reverberation time measurement
- STI – Speech Transmission Index
- Time-history logging
- Audio recording
Suitable for:
- Auditoriums and theatres
- Lecture halls
- Public-address systems
- Transport terminals
- Emergency communication systems
- Architectural acoustic commissioning
- Speech intelligibility assessment
Advanced Measurement Capabilities
The AWA6292 platform supports a wide range of professional acoustic measurement functions depending on the selected configuration.
| Analysis Function | Capability |
|---|---|
| Integrating Measurement | Leq, maximum, minimum, peak, SEL and related sound level parameters |
| Statistical Analysis | Statistical and cumulative distribution with configurable Ln measurements |
| 24-Hour Monitoring | Automatic long-term environmental noise measurement |
| 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 |
| Reverberation | T20, T30 and EDT reverberation measurements |
| STI | Speech Transmission Index measurement |
| Sound Exposure | TWA, LEX,8h, LAVG, Dose and peak measurements |
| Audio Recording | High-precision WAV recording associated with measurement data |
| Synchronous Measurement | Multiple selected measurement functions can operate together |
High-Precision Audio Recording
The AWA6292 supports high-quality WAV recording for identifying and investigating noise events.
Recording specifications include:
- WAV file format
- 24-bit recording
- Selectable 24 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rate
- Continuous recording subject to available storage
- Automatic hourly file splitting during continuous recording
- Playback on the instrument
- Playback on a PC
Recording can be synchronised with supported measurement modules so that audio is stored together with the relevant measurement history.
This is particularly useful for unattended environmental monitoring where the source of a noise event needs to be identified after the survey.
24-Hour Environmental Monitoring
The environmental configuration includes dedicated 24-hour noise monitoring capability.
The system can store hourly measurement data including:
- Leq
- Lmax
- Lmin
- L5
- L10
- L50
- L90
- L95
- Standard deviation
- Ld
- Ln
- Ldn
Measurement information can also include GPS location, calibration information and measurement settings.
FFT Analysis
The AWA6292 platform supports high-resolution FFT spectrum analysis for detailed investigation of tonal and frequency-specific noise.
Key capabilities include:
- 8192 FFT lines
- Frequency analysis up to approximately 20 kHz
- Multiple window functions
- Lp
- Lmax
- Lmin
- Leq,T
- Graph and list display
FFT analysis is useful where octave analysis alone does not provide sufficient frequency resolution.
Reverberation & STI
The AWA6292 is well suited to professional 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 data management.
Built-in connectivity includes:
- GPS
- 4G
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- USB Type-C
- AC and DC outputs
- I/O expansion
GPS information can be stored alongside measurement results.
The instrument includes:
- 16 GB internal storage
- Support for TF cards up to 64 GB
- USB data transfer
- Time-history storage
- Audio storage
- Measurement data export
Optional Accessories & Add-ons
| Accessory / Option | Purpose |
|---|---|
| AWA6021A Class 1 Sound Calibrator | 94 / 114 dB professional field calibration |
| Mini Printer | On-site printing of measurement results |
| 64 GB TF Card | Expanded measurement and audio storage |
| Microphone Extension Cable | Remote positioning of the measurement microphone |
| External Interface Accessories | Additional communication and connection options |
| Outdoor Monitoring Accessories | Supports unattended and longer-duration environmental measurements |
Contact us if you require a complete environmental monitoring configuration including outdoor microphone protection, tripod, extension cable and external power.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Class 1 Sound Level Meter & Acoustic Analyzer |
| Sound Level Standard | IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1 |
| Octave Filter Standard | IEC 61260-1:2014 Class 1 |
| 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 | Up to 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 |
| Outputs | AC, DC and I/O expansion |
| Battery | 3.7 V, 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery |
| External Power | 9 VDC |
| 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 noise
- Traffic noise
- Construction noise
- Industrial boundary 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
Need Help Choosing a Configuration?
The AWA6292 is a modular instrument and the correct configuration depends on the measurements you need to perform.
Contact us with your application and required measurement parameters and we will recommend the most suitable AWA6292 configuration and accessories.