Phonic PAA2 Personal Audio Assistant

The PAA2 is a highly accurate hand-held audio analyzer that gives professional sound engineers a rich array of tools, including a 31-band real-time spectrum analysis, SPL and line meter, internal noise generator, EQ setting program, microphone calibration and speaker phase checking abilities. All functions and menus can be accessed through a central jog dial, leaving your other hand free to attend to other things. The New PAA2 connects instantaneously to any desktop or laptop PC for easy upload and download of information and settings. This audio assistant comes loaded with handy features like real-time spectrum analyzer, phase tester, cable tester, a noise generator, a jog dial, and a back-lit display to help you see your progress in a dark performance environment. The PAA2 is multi-functional tool for every serious sound engineer.

Features
High accuracy real-time spectrum analyzer -- 31-band ISO 21 Hz~20 kHz

16 memory slots to store different position conditions and averages

EQ setting program -- programs EQ to achieve optimal flat frequency

Speaker polarity tester to determine whether your speakers are in phase

Precise level meter for SPL and line signals

New, larger display screen -- 160 x 160dot resolution, adjustable contrast, and back light for readability in all situations

Calibration capable -- calibrate a standard noise generator, within seconds it is as good and as precise as new

Noise generator featuring total of 29 test sounds including, pink, 1 kHz, and polarity signals on board

Instant connection to PC for easy back-up and unlimited expandability

Uses AA batteries

Technical Info

Input/output
Microphone: built-in miniature omni-directional condenser microphone

Line: XLR jacks for line input and output

Data port: 3.5mm mini stereo phone jack for RS-232

Display: 160 x 160 LCD screen with contrast adjustment and back light

SPL, dBu, dBV, voltage: bar graph and digit display

RTA: 31-band, 0.5dB resolution center frequencies ISO standard from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Measurement Range
SPL (microphone input): 30 to 130 dB SPL

dBu (line input): -50 to +40 dBu

dBV (line input): -52 to +38 dBV

Volatge (line input): 5 mV to 80 V

Setting
Weighting: A, C or flat

Peak: hold on / off

Maximum level display: reset

Response time: 35 ms, 125 ms, 250 ms, 1 sec

Other function
Memory: 10 RTA + 6 average calculation

Average calculation: for 10 RTA memories

EQ setting value display: 31-band

Phase checker: through polarity signal

Transmission: simultaneous operation with PC or laptop through RS-232

Noise generator
(Based on 6VDC power source)

Pink noise: balanced output, - 10dBu

1K Hz signal: balanced output, - 10dBu

Polarity signal: balanced output, - 10dBu

Other
Power source: 4 x AA size battery or external 6V DC adapter

Battery life: 4hrs with alkaline battery

Dimensions (H x W x D): 5.7 x 3.26 x 1.55 in. (144.95 x 82.95 x 39.42mm)

Weight (w/batteries): 0.75 lbs (340 g)

With RS232 computer interface.