AWA6292 Class 1 Advanced Acoustic Analyzer

The AWA6292 is a high-performance Class 1 acoustic analyzer designed for advanced environmental noise measurement, industrial acoustics, occupational noise assessment and architectural acoustic testing.

It combines conventional professional sound level measurement with advanced analysis including 1/1 octave, 1/3 octave, 8192-line FFT, 24-hour noise monitoring, reverberation measurement and STI speech intelligibility testing.

A 4.3" touchscreen, 16 GB internal storage, built-in GPS and integrated 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity make the AWA6292 particularly suited to acoustic consultants, environmental monitoring, engineering investigations and advanced field measurement.

Key Features

• IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1
• IEC 61260-1:2014 Class 1 octave filters
• IEC 61252:2025 sound exposure measurement
• 20–143 dB(A) measurement range
• Up to 146 dB C-weighted peak
• Ultra-wide 123 dB dynamic range
• 10 Hz–20 kHz frequency range
• Integrating sound level measurement
• Statistical noise analysis
• Automatic 24-hour noise monitoring
• 1/1 octave analysis
• 1/3 octave analysis
• 8192-line FFT spectrum analysis
• Reverberation time measurement
• STI speech intelligibility measurement
• Sound exposure / occupational noise measurement
• High-precision audio recording
• 16 GB internal storage
• Up to 64 GB TF card expansion
• Built-in GPS positioning
• Integrated 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• 4.3" 480 × 800 capacitive touchscreen
• IP65 dust and water resistance
• 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery

Choose Your AWA6292 Configuration

Configuration	Best For	Main Capability
Option 1 – Environmental	Environmental, community and long-term noise monitoring	Integrating + Statistical + 24-hour monitoring + logging / recording
Option 2 – TWA / Dose	Workplace and occupational noise exposure	TWA / Dose and sound exposure measurement
Option 3 – 1/1 Octave RTA	General frequency and noise-source analysis	Real-time 1/1 octave analysis
Option 4 – 1/3 Octave RTA	Detailed professional frequency analysis	Real-time 1/3 octave analysis
Option 5 – Reverberation	Building, room and architectural acoustics	1/1 + 1/3 octave + reverberation time
Option 6 – Reverberation + STI	Advanced architectural acoustics and speech intelligibility	1/1 + 1/3 octave + reverberation + STI

Option 1 – Environmental

Designed for professional environmental and community noise measurement.

This configuration combines integrating and statistical analysis with automatic 24-hour measurement, making it suitable for:

• Environmental noise surveys
• Community noise
• Traffic noise
• Construction noise
• Industrial boundary noise
• Long-term environmental monitoring

Statistical measurements include common percentile levels such as L5, L10, L50, L90 and L95 together with Leq, maximum and minimum levels and standard deviation.

Option 2 – TWA / Dose

Designed for occupational and workplace noise exposure assessment.

Measurement capabilities include:

• TWA
• LEX,8h
• LAVG
• Noise Dose
• Leq,T
• LCpeak
• LZpeak
• Sound exposure

Suitable for occupational hygiene, workplace noise surveys and professional noise exposure assessment.

Option 3 – 1/1 Octave RTA

Provides real-time 1/1 octave frequency analysis for identifying the broad frequency bands contributing to a noise source.

Suitable for:

• Machinery and equipment noise
• Industrial acoustics
• Engineering noise control
• Noise-source identification
• General frequency analysis

Option 4 – 1/3 Octave RTA

Provides more detailed 1/3 octave analysis where finer frequency resolution is required.

Ideal for:

• Detailed noise-source investigation
• Environmental acoustics
• Machinery and product noise
• Acoustic troubleshooting
• Engineering noise-control work

Option 5 – Reverberation

Designed for professional building and room acoustic measurement.

The configuration combines:

• 1/1 octave analysis
• 1/3 octave analysis
• Reverberation time measurement

Reverberation measurements include T20, T30 and EDT and are suitable for:

• Auditoriums
• Halls
• Meeting rooms
• Educational facilities
• Building acoustics
• Acoustic treatment assessment

Option 6 – Reverberation + STI

The most advanced configuration in the currently priced AWA6292 range.

It combines octave and reverberation analysis with STI – Speech Transmission Index measurement for evaluating speech intelligibility.

Suitable for:

• Auditoriums and theatres
• Lecture halls
• Public-address systems
• Transport terminals
• Emergency communication systems
• Architectural acoustic commissioning

Advanced Analysis Functions

The AWA6292 platform provides additional specialist measurement functions beyond the standard configurations above.

Analysis Function	Capability
Statistical Analysis	Statistical distribution, cumulative distribution and configurable Ln measurements
1/1 Octave Analysis	Real-time Class 1 octave frequency analysis
1/3 Octave Analysis	Detailed real-time Class 1 frequency-band analysis
FFT Analysis	8192-line high-resolution spectrum analysis
24-Hour Monitoring	Automatic hourly environmental noise monitoring and analysis
Reverberation	T20, T30 and EDT reverberation measurements
STI	Speech Transmission Index measurement for speech intelligibility
Sound Exposure	Occupational TWA, LEX,8h, LAVG, Dose and peak measurements
Audio Recording	High-precision WAV recording linked to measurement data
Synchronous Measurement	Multiple selected measurement modules can operate simultaneously

FFT Analysis

The AWA6292 provides high-resolution FFT spectrum analysis for detailed investigation of tonal and frequency-specific noise.

Key capabilities include:

• 8192 FFT lines
• 23.4 Hz to approximately 20 kHz frequency range
• 5.9 Hz bandwidth
• Rectangular, Hanning, Blackman and Flat-top windows
• Lp, Lmax, Lmin and Leq,T measurements
• Graph and list display

This makes the AWA6292 particularly useful where octave analysis alone does not provide sufficient frequency resolution.

Reverberation & STI

The AWA6292 is particularly well suited to architectural acoustics.

Reverberation measurement supports:

• T20
• T30
• EDT
• 1/1 octave analysis
• 1/3 octave analysis

The STI function provides Speech Transmission Index measurement for evaluating speech intelligibility in rooms and sound reinforcement systems.

Connectivity & Data Management

The AWA6292 is designed for advanced field measurement and remote monitoring.

Built-in connectivity includes:

• GPS positioning
• 4G mobile data
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• USB Type-C
• RS-232 via expansion interface
• AC / DC signal outputs
• I/O expansion

GPS information can be stored alongside measurement results, while 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support remote communication and data transfer.

The instrument includes 16 GB internal storage and supports TF cards up to 64 GB.

Optional Accessories & Add-ons

Accessory / Option	Purpose
Class 1 Sound Calibrator	Professional field calibration and verification
Mini Printer	Prints measurement results and charts on site
64 GB TF Card	Expanded measurement and audio storage
Microphone Extension Cable	Remote positioning of the measurement microphone
Optional Camera	Adds photographic records to measurement data
Multifunction Interface Expander	Adds additional RS-232, LAN and USB connections
Outdoor Monitoring Accessories	Supports longer-duration unattended environmental measurements

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Instrument Type	Class 1 Advanced Acoustic Analyzer
Sound Level Standard	IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1
Octave Filter Standard	IEC 61260-1:2014 Class 1
Sound Exposure Standard	IEC 61252:2025
A-Weighted Measurement Range	20–143 dB(A)
C-Weighted Measurement Range	25–143 dB(C)
Z-Weighted Measurement Range	30–143 dB(Z)
C-Weighted Peak Range	60–146 dB
Dynamic Range	123 dB
Frequency Range	10 Hz–20 kHz
Microphone	AWA14425 measurement microphone
Preamplifier	AWA14601L
Frequency Weighting	A, C, Z
Time Weighting	Fast (F), Slow (S), Impulse (I)
A/D Resolution	24 bit
Sampling Frequency	48 kHz
FFT	8192 lines
Display	4.3" 480 × 800 capacitive touchscreen
Internal Storage	16 GB
Expandable Storage	Up to 64 GB TF card
Connectivity	GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and serial communication
Outputs	AC, DC and I/O expansion
Battery	3.7 V, 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery
External Power	9 VDC, up to 20 W fast charging
Charging Time	Approx. 4 hours
Protection Rating	IP65
Dimensions	288 × 95 × 40 mm
Weight	Approx. 510 g
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Operating Humidity	20–90% RH

Typical Applications

• Environmental noise surveys
• Long-term environmental monitoring
• Community and traffic noise
• Industrial boundary noise
• Construction noise
• Machinery and equipment noise
• Workplace noise assessment
• Occupational noise exposure
• Noise-source identification
• Engineering noise control
• 1/1 octave analysis
• 1/3 octave analysis
• FFT spectrum analysis
• Building acoustics
• Room and hall acoustics
• Reverberation measurement
• Speech intelligibility / STI testing
• Acoustic consultancy
• Scientific research and education

Help Me Choose

Sound Level Meters

Model	Accuracy	Variants / Analysis Available	Best For / Why Choose It
AWA5636	Class 2	Basic • Integrating / Leq • Online Monitoring • Statistical + TWA/Dose	General workplace, machinery and environmental noise. Lowest-cost professional option.
AWA5662	Class 1	Integrating • Statistical • TWA/Dose • 1/1 + 1/3 Octave • Low/High SPL versions	Professional Class 1 noise measurement. Best-value Class 1 option.
AWA6228+	Class 1	Integrating • Statistical • 1/1 Octave • 1/3 Octave • FFT • Reverberation • Logger • Recording • Dosimeter • GPS	Professional and advanced noise measurement. Configure only the functions you need.
AWA6292	Class 1	Integrating • Statistical • TWA/Dose • 1/1 Octave • 1/3 Octave • Reverberation • STI	Advanced environmental and architectural acoustics. Highest acoustic capability.

The AWA5636 is the best starting point where Class 2 accuracy is suitable.

Step up to the AWA5662 when Class 1 accuracy is required while keeping the instrument straightforward and cost-effective.

Choose the AWA6228+ where greater configuration flexibility or advanced functions such as FFT, reverberation, detailed frequency analysis or GPS are required.

The AWA6292 is intended for more specialised acoustic applications including advanced frequency analysis, reverberation and STI measurement.

Specialist Instruments

Model	Type	Versions / Configurations	Best For	Why Choose It
AWA5920	Noise Dosimeter	Single • Multi-unit kits	Personal and occupational noise exposure	Wearable shift monitoring
YT2001	Acoustic Imager	Standard	Leak detection, partial discharge and sound-source location	Visually locate sound sources

Not sure which model you need? Send us your application, required measurement parameters or applicable standard and our applications team can recommend the most suitable instrument and configuration.

Downloads

Downloads

Download product manuals and operating instructions below.

Model	Document
AWA5636	Download AWA5636 Instruction Manual
AWA5662	Download AWA5662 Instruction Manual
AWA6228+	Download AWA6228+ Instruction Manual
AWA6292	Download AWA6292 Instruction Manual
AWA5920	Download AWA5920 Instruction Manual
YT2001
AWA6021A	Download AWA6021A Class 1 Sound Calibrator User Manual
AWA6022A	Download AWA6022A Class 2 Sound Calibrator User Manual