INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Phonic PAA3 Personal
Audio Assistant, a highly accurate audio analyzer that sits
comfortably in the palm of your hand, and features all the
tools you need to set up any audio system.
With 31-band real-time spectrum analysis, Sound Pres-
sure Level and dBu / dBV / line voltage measurement, EQ
setting, phase checking, and reverb time analyzation, the
PAA3 is the ideal companion for all sound engineers. This
personal audio assistant is battery powered (4 AA size),
with a built in microphone, and XLR inputs and outputs,
ensuring all audio analyzing situations are possible. With
the PAA3, you will conquer the accoustics of all environ-
ments with precision and ease.
Phonic understands the importance of sound reproduction
management. We know that as a professional, your main
concern is sound quality. Consequently, with an audio tool
like the PAA3, you expect a precise ruler to obtain proper
measurements and guarantee the best possible quality of
sound that any professional would expect. Phonic, there-
fore, took the utmost of care in ensuring the PAA3 is an
extremely accurate and effective means for you to gather
all the useful data to determine what your set up needs.
To help you familiarize yourself with the PAA3, this manual
includes instructions on every function listed in the main
menu and sub-menus. It is recommended that you take
the time to have a read of it, before you store it in an easily
accessible place, in case it's needed in future.
PAA3
FEATURES
● Palm Sized Audio Analyzer
● 31-band Real Time Spectrum Analyzer
● Built-in calibrated measurement microphone
● Sound Pressure Level Meter from 30 dB to 130 dB
● Line signal measurement displayed in dBu, dBV, or
Voltage
● A, C weighting or flat
● 3 level range selection for dB SPL and line signal
● Line signal measuring range:
dBu = -50 ~ +40dBu
dBV= -52 ~ +38dBV
Volts = 5mV ~ +80V
● Maximum level and peak hold display
● 4 standard response times: 35 ms, 125 ms (F), 250 ms
(M), 1 sec (S)
● 10 memories for measurement, and 6 for average
calculation
● 31-band EQ setting level display (boost/cut)
● 160 x 160 graphic display with backlight and contrast
adjustment
● Phase checker
● SPL meter Calibration through sound level calibrator
(eg: B & K Type 4231)
● Reverb Time (RT60) Analyzer
● Noise generator with pink noise, 1 kHz and polarity test
signal, balanced output
● USB communication port, for simultaneous operation
through laptop or PC
● Low power consumption for up to 7 hours continuous
operation with 4 AA size alkaline batteries (adapter
power supply operation available. When power is used
from adapter, it automatically cuts off battery power)
● 3 power modes: (1) Power saving mode: Auto Off- when
none of the buttons has been pressed for 15 minutes
(2) Manual Off (3) Off
● XLR input and output sockets
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