ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS

XL3 ACOUSTIC ANALYZER

CLASS 1 SOUND LEVEL METER

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 New Technologies
State-of-the-art hardware and software technologies,
high-performance processors and enough memory
to cover all requirements, make the XL3 the ideal
solution for experts. The unit offers a wide single range for
easy usage, which is covered without any range switching.

Smart User Interface

The high-resolution 4.3-inch color touch display allows
intuitive control of all measurement functions. All common
operating functions are also accessible on the keypad below
the display.

Access to measurement data. Anywhere.

Anytime.
The XL3 is fully network-compatible and the built-in web
server allows operation and data access from any mobile
device. The sound level meter can communicate and upload
data to the cloud via the USB interfaces and WLAN. The
XL3 is fully network-capable and can be connected with USB
or Wi-Fi via an external router to the internet at any time
for upload of data to the cloud. The binary streaming format
facilitates compact data transmission over cellular networks.
In addition to a large SD memory card, the XL3 also
supports the connection of an external hard disk. A weather
station can be connected directly to the XL3 via the
XL3 remote access via mobile device SDI-12 interface.

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XL3 – The Professional Sound Level Meter

Sound Level Meter Spectrum

The Class 1 Sound Level Meter The XL3 determines the frequency
records numerous levels in paral- spectrum with a Class 1 filter bank
lel over the entire measurement in octave or 1/3 octave resolution
period. At the same time the XL3 between 6.3 Hz and 20 kHz. All
logs the frequency spectrum and, if values are calculated in parallel. In
desired, records the audio as a wav addition, two spectra can be selected
file. and displayed simultaneously. Both
All stored measurement data is the level and the frequency axes can
available in simple text format. be freely zoomed and scrolled.
Professional data evaluation and
further calculations are carried out
in the optional Data Explorer
PC Software.

Level Time History STIPA

In the Sound Level Meter function, The XL3 Analyzer, with the STIPA Op-
the Level Time History is available in tion installed, measures the speech
addition to the broadband levels and intelligibility according to the la-
spectrum views. Two selectable level test revision of standard IEC 60268-
values are displayed over time. This 16:2020 (edition 5) and older editions.
allows a detailed view of the level It offers ambient noise correction and
curves in three choosable time re- automated averaging for repeated
solutions. The level data is optionally measurements. The XL3 displays the
recorded and displayed in 100ms or speech transmission index (STI) and
1s intervals. This function is included the common intelligibility scale (CIS),
in the Extended Noise Measurement accompanied by the individual levels
option. and modulation indices of the seven
octave bands.

Reverberation Time Building Acoustics

The standard reverberation time The optional Building Acoustics
measurement determines T20 or T30 module enables direct determination
in octave bands from 63 Hz - 8 kHz. of airborne and impact sound
The values of a measured position or insulation, according to ISO 16283
of an entire room are averaged on and other standards, while you
the XL3. The optional Room Acoustics are on site. Measure in the sour-
Package extends the Acoustic ce and receiving rooms and see
Analyzer to 1/3 octave band the sound insulation results on the
resolution, T15 or EDT. Use display. A detailed measurement
either an impulse source or an inter- report is easy to create with the
rupted pink noise as the test signal. optional Sound Insulation Reporter
PC Software.

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 Connected – Always and Everywhere

The XL3 has a built-in web and data server accessible via the instrument's
Wi-Fi or LAN connection. Connect via the Sound Level Meter's IP
address (within the local network), or by using the authorized user via the
NTi Connect application, and control all the functions of your Sound Level
Meter, from wherever you are.

All recordings, as well as current noise levels, audio and weather data, can
be accessed at any time via the NTi Connect platform or on-site through
the USB-C connection. Additionally, measurement data, reports and audio
files can also be automatically saved to a cloud drive.

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Swiss Precision Work

For convenient operation, the Sound Level Meter uses the latest processor technologies. Pow-
erful hardware in a rugged housing provides precise 96 kHz data sampling in 32 bit resolution.
With a frequency range of 0.3 Hz – 40 kHz, the XL3 is ready for infra- and ultrasonic measure-
ments. Not to forget the wide level range without switching and the automatic sensor detection
that reads the electronic data sheet of the connected measurement microphone. The XL3 is
indeed the Swiss Army knife of Sound Level Meters for the professional.

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 Optional Extensions

Firmware Packages Software Products

EXTENDED NOISE MEASUREMENT DATA EXPLORER SOFTWARE
LAE, Pulse Time Weighting, Percentiles, 100ms Log- Easy and fast analysis, post-processing
ging, Uncompressed WAV Recording, Level Time and visualization of sound level recordings.
History and more.

SOUND INSULATION SOUND INSULATION REPORTER SOFTWARE

Direct determination of airborne sound, impact sound Analysis, post-processing and measure-
and facade sound insulation according to ISO 16283 ment reports of sound insulation measu-
and numerous other standards. rements.

EXTENDED ROOM ACOUSTICS ROOM ACOUSTICS REPORTER SOFTWARE

Reverberation time measurement in one-third octave Post-processing and measurement
resolution. EDT, T15, T20 and T30. Calculation of the reports for room acoustics measurements.
room average. Audio recording. (Reverberation time, spectrum, noise
curve)
STIPA OPTION
Speech intelligibility measurements according to the
latest revision of standard IEC 60268-16:2020 (ed. 5)
and older editions, as well as numerous referring stan-
dards.

API PROGRAMMING INTERFACE

Full control over measurement configuration and data.
Easy integration into customized software solutions.

AC CE S S ORI E S

Calibration
Certificate

Precision Calibrator Calibration Certificate GPS Mouse for XL3 XL3 display protection
# 600 000 388 # 600 000 018 # 600 000 358 # 600 000 744

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Weatherproof case IP43/65 Backpack System case Ever-ready Pouch

# 600 000 704/05 # 600 000 706 # 600 000 701 # 600 000 735

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Technical Specifications
SOUND LEVEL METER XL3+M2230 / XL3+M2340 · Automated averaging of measurements
Accuracy · Class 1 according to IEC 61672 and ANSI S1.4 · Modulation indices and individual band level
· Type-Approved configuration results with error indicator
· System Self-test (CIC) with M2340 microphone
Level · Frequency weighting: A, C, Z BUILDING ACOUSTICS (optional)
· Time weighting: Slow, Fast
Standards Airborne and impact sound insulation according to:
· Min, Max, Peak, EQ, EQT, Taktmax
· ISO 16283 and ISO 717
Functionality · Single measurement range: 17 dBA – 137 dB · Document E
· Frequency range: 4.3 Hz – 23 kHz · ASTM E336
· Level limits · SIA 181 (planned)
· Logging interval 1 s · DIN 4109 (planned)
· Voice notes (planned)
Functionality · Results shown on XL3
Audio · Compressed (ADPCM), 24 kHz, 12 kHz · Averaging of source and receiving room
Extended Noise · Sound Exposure Level LAE · Flatness of adjacent 1/3 octave band (planned)
Measurement · Time weighting: Impulse · Requires Sound Insulation Option
Option · Percentile statistics L% (broadband, spectrum) Results · D, Dn, DnT, and R’
· Logging 100 ms (broadband, spectrum) · Chart and table
· Audio: 24, 32 bit with 12, 24, 48, 96 kHz
· Level-time history graph, Back-erase (planned),
Pre-trigger (planned) INTERFACES
Input · XLR balanced with 48 V phantom power
SPECTRAL ANALYZER Network · Wi-Fi integrated (2.4 GHz)
· LAN via USB adapter
Accuracy · Class 1 according to IEC 61260 and ANSI
· USB-C as host or slave, USB-A as host
S1.11
· File-Push Service to Cloud Drive
Frequency · Octave band: 8 Hz – 16 kHz · Data and website access via USB
range · 1/3 octave band: 6.3 Hz – 20 kHz · Web server, ftp, ntp
Functionality · Filter base 10 · 4G/5G via optional external gateway
· Leq with frequency weighting A, C, Z · Remote access connect.nti-audio.com
· Spectrum logging Leq, Lmin and Lmax API-interface · Data and audio streaming
Option · Control, configuration & data retrieval
REVERBERATION TIME Digital I/O · Connection of accessories
· SDI-12 and 1-Wire
Accuracy · ISO 3382 and ASTM E2235
· Schroeder backward integration Memory · Removable SD card with 32 GB memory
· Supports external hard disk
Functionality · Octave band: 63 Hz – 8 kHz
· Measurement parameters T20, T30 Further · Automatic microphone detection (ASD)
· Impulse and interrupted noise source Functionalities · Built-in microphone for voice notes
· Automatic averaging · Loudspeaker
· Headphone/line output: 3.5 mm jack, stereo
Extended Room · 1/3 octave band: 50 Hz – 10 kHz
Acoustics · T20, T30, T15, EDT simultaneously Power supply · Removable battery (Li-Po)
Option · Minimum trigger level · Battery life > 8 hours
· Automatic room averaging of multiple positions · Power supply 9 VDC, USB-C
· Audio recording
· Decay curve (planned)
GENERAL
Display · 4.3” IPS color display with capacitive touch
STIPA ANALYZER · 480 x 800 pixels
Standards · IEC 60268-16 (ed. 2, 3, 4 and 5) Mechanics · 1/4" tripod mount
and others that refer to this IEC standard · Device stand
Frequency · Octave band: 125 Hz – 8 kHz Dimensions · 210 x 85 x 45 mm, 8.3 x 3.3 x 1.8" (L x W x H)
range
Weight · 510 g, 18 oz
Modulation · 0.63 Hz – 12.5 Hz in 1/3 octave resolution
Frequencies Scope of · XL3, battery, power supply, USB-C/USB-C cable
delivery · and USB-C/USB-A adapter
Further · Single value STI and CIS test result
Functionalities · Ambient noise correction

more information is listed in the product specifications

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