Any mobile SPL warners / alternative to Apple watch?

[digitalfrost]

I was in a loud environment and sadly didn't leave soon enough so now I'm having some problems. I saw that the apple watch can warn of those things:

But I'm not an Apple user and I don't want to start. Are there any cheaper alternatives? Maybe something you can connect to your keychain and then just pull out to measure? Like a small cheap SPL meter?

Something that you can always carry with you.

 

[JSmith]

I was in a loud environment and sadly didn't leave soon enough so now I'm having some problems.

Sorry to read that... I hope it improves.

But I'm not an Apple user and I don't want to start. Are there any cheaper alternatives?

You could just use one of these apps on a phone and check when needed;

Decibel X - Pro Sound Meter - Apps on Google Play

Turns your device into a professional sound level meter (dBA SPL)

play.google.com

Sound Meter - Apps on Google Play

Sound Meter - powerful in its simplicity and convenience of use.

play.google.com

Sound Meter - Decibel Meter - Apps on Google Play

Measure the environmental noise by sound meter & know the decibel value in live

play.google.com

JSmith

 

[digitalfrost]

Hmm. I was able to calibrate one of these apps pretty accurately with my SPL meter, but I have a difference of 10dB (!). So I think unless the hardware and software comes from the same hand these apps can be pretty useless unless you can calibrate. Better than nothing I guess.

Still would like a dedicated device if it exists.