NL-43
Class 2 Sound level meter
The NL-43 is a precision Class 2 sound level meter designed for reliable environmental and occupational noise measurements where a frequency range up to 8 kHz is sufficient. It offers the core functionality of the NL-53 at a more cost-efficient level, while maintaining compliance with international standards for professional noise assessments.
Typical application areas:
- Environmental noise monitoring where a Class 2 sound level meter is accepted by local or national regulations
- Occupational noise assessments in workplaces to support compliance with hearing conservation and safety standards
- Industrial acoustics evaluations where higher-frequency content above 8 kHz is not critical to the analysis
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Sound Level Meters from Rion
Explore the possibilities of noise measurement
This video demonstrates the three different sound level meters from Rion.
You'll see:
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NL-43, a Class 2 sound level meter
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NL-53, a Class 1 sound level meter
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NL-63, a Class 1 sound level meter,
with low-frequency sound measurement function
Measurement range and core functions
The Norsonic NL-43 delivers the same measurement functions as the NL-53, with the key technical difference in its frequency range. The NL-43 covers 20 Hz to 8 kHz, while the NL-53 extends from 10 Hz to 20 kHz, up to the upper limit of typical human hearing.
Optimised for common noise applications
For many environmental and occupational noise applications, frequencies up to 8 kHz capture the dominant components that contribute to annoyance, disturbance, and regulatory non-compliance. In such cases, selecting the NL-43 provides a technically sound and economical choice when your measurement tasks do not require analysis above 8 kHz.
Standards-compliant performance
Despite its narrower frequency range, the NL-43 is engineered to the same quality level as our higher-specification models. It fully complies with IEC 61672-1:2013 and ANSI/ASA S1.4, making it suitable for regulation-driven noise monitoring and documentation.
Integration in professional workflows
The NL-43 integrates effectively into professional measurement workflows, supporting precise, standards-compliant data collection for noise compliance documentation and long-term monitoring programs.
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Touch panel screen
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USB-C connector
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LAN terminal
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Web browser function
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IEC 61672-1:2013
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ANSI ASA S1.4
NX-43RT is real-time octave and 1/3 octave band analysis program.
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| 1/3 Octave band analysis | NC curve evaluation | Graph overlay |
NX-43FT is FFT(Fast Fourier Transform) analysis program.
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| FFT analysis display | Top 20 peak list |
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Record detailed noise waveforms for reliable playback and post-analysis.
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Use event-triggered recording to capture only noise events that exceed a preset threshold, optimizing storage and review time.
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Post-process recorded noise data with the AS-70 waveform analysis software, converting time-domain signals into:
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FFT spectra for frequency-domain analysis
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Octave and 1/3-octave band analysis with user-defined settings and preferences.
Contact distributor regarding price for V6.
This service pack is required for Nor145 application 6.x.
NOTE! You have to upgrade your NorConnect software to v. 5.0.240124 or newer.
Copy file to root folder on the SD card. See Installing Nor145 version above.
Contact distributor regarding price for V5.
This service pack is required for Nor145 application 5.0.6123.
NOTE! You have to upgrade your NorConnect software to v. 5.0.240124 or newer.
This service pack is required for Nor145 application 4.0.5410.
Applications
What are you going to measure?
Environmental noise
Reliable noise monitoring with sound level meter, stand-alone terminals or large-scale systems.
Building acoustic
Building acoustic is about the sound that travels between rooms - something you'd rather avoid.




