Making Sound Measurement Accessible to Everyone
We believe that understanding your acoustic environment is the first step to protecting your hearing and improving your quality of life.
Precision Engineering
Powered by advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms. We calibrate our tools against industrial Type 2 sound level meters to ensure your browser delivers data you can trust for environmental monitoring.
Privacy First
Your sound environment is personal. That's why we process audio streams strictly on your device using the Web Audio API. No voice data or recordings are ever stored, uploaded, or sent to the cloud.
Global Accessibility
Safety shouldn't have a price tag. We eliminate barriers—no expensive hardware, no app store downloads, and no paywalls. Our mission is to democratize acoustic measurement for everyone, everywhere.
Actionable Simplicity
Complex acoustics, simplified. We strip away the jargon to provide clear, actionable insights. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or engineer, you get the data you need to make immediate safety decisions.
Our Origin Story
From a noisy coffee shop to a global tool used by thousands.
Why I Built Sound Meter
Hi, I'm Max. The idea for this project started in a crowded cafe where I couldn't hear myself think. I realized that professional sound level meters are prohibitively expensive for most people, yet the devices we carry every day have incredibly capable microphones.
I wanted to bridge this gap. Why should accurate sound measurement be limited to expensive hardware? By leveraging modern Web Audio API technology, we could deliver a tool that democratizes acoustic awareness—making it free, instant, and accessible to everyone without app installs.
So, I teamed up with a close friend—a certified acoustic engineer—to build a tool that is both accessible and scientifically valid. Today, Sound Meter helps students, homeowners, and health-conscious individuals worldwide monitor their acoustic environment.
Who Uses Sound Meter?
Home & Living
Checking appliance noise, testing soundproofing, or monitoring neighborhood noise levels.
Health Safety
Protecting hearing by identifying dangerous volume levels in concerts, clubs, or workplaces.
Education
Science teachers and students performing acoustics experiments and learning about decibels.
Tech Enthusiasts
Developers and audio geeks interested in Web Audio API capabilities and real-time DSP.