Measuring ambient sound levels

["Pratap Singh"]

Hello,

I am looking for a sound level meter for measuring ambient sound levels in =
forests along Himalayas. I have  heard of a sound meter by Radioshack that =
costs about $50, but I do not know about the quality of the equipment. I re=
quest for any ideas for a small hand held sound level meter costing not muc=
h more than $200.

Pratap Singh
Wildlife Institute of India
Dehradun
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