Detail 01
SPL meter, not an audio effect
It measures loudness in decibels. Nothing plugs through it and it produces no signal.
Product detailSKU #1273888005168
Galaxy AudioCM-140 Check Mate SPL Meter
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Handheld sound level meter for checking stage, rehearsal room, and PA volume. For engineers and musicians who need real dB numbers, not guesses.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Setting stage volume limits before a venue complains
- Checking rehearsal room levels to protect hearing
- Verifying PA output during system tuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitarists shopping for a pedal — this makes no sound
- Certified compliance measurement requiring a calibrated Type 1 meter
- Anyone wanting a tuner, metronome, or audio interface
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Handheld form factor
Walk the room and take readings at the mix position, the front row, and the stage.
Detail 03
Reads sound pressure level
Gives a number you can act on when a room or venue enforces a dB ceiling.
Detail 04
Price around $160
Sits above phone-app accuracy and below lab-grade meters used for legal noise reporting.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the meter ships with batteries before your first session
- 02A tripod mount helps for fixed-position readings during PA tuning
- 03Not a substitute for a certified meter in legal noise disputes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a guitar pedal?
No. Despite how it may be filed, this is a sound level meter. It measures how loud a room is in decibels and does not process audio.
02Can I use it to set stage volume?
Yes. Take readings at the mix position and on stage, then set a ceiling everyone plays under.
03Is it better than a phone app?
A dedicated meter uses a purpose-built microphone element rather than a phone mic tuned for voice, so readings are more consistent.
04Does it work for measuring room acoustics?
It reads level, not frequency response or decay time. For acoustic treatment work you need a measurement mic and analysis software.
