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product_id: 54829092
title: "REED Instruments R8060 Sound Level Meter with Bargraph, Type 2, 30 to 130 dB"
brand: "reed instruments"
price: "R13052"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Reed Instruments"
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# ±1.4 dB accuracy Battery included, auto shut-off Triple range 30-130 dB REED Instruments R8060 Sound Level Meter with Bargraph, Type 2, 30 to 130 dB

**Brand:** reed instruments
**Price:** R13052
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** REED Instruments R8060 Sound Level Meter with Bargraph, Type 2, 30 to 130 dB by reed instruments
- **How much does it cost?** R13052 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54829092-reed-instruments-r8060-sound-level-meter-with-bargraph-type-2)

## Best For

- reed instruments enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted reed instruments brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Data Control:** Data hold plus Min/Max hold functions let you capture critical sound fluctuations without missing a beat.
- • **Ready for Fieldwork:** Includes windshield ball, hard carrying case, tripod mount, and battery for seamless on-the-go monitoring.
- • **Instant Visual Feedback:** Digital analog bargraph and large LCD display provide real-time, easy-to-read sound level insights at a glance.
- • **Precision You Can Trust:** IEC Type 2 accuracy with ±1.4 dB ensures your sound data is always reliable and professional-grade.
- • **Versatile Measurement Range:** Triple range capability covers a broad 30 to 130 dB spectrum, perfect for diverse environments and projects.

## Overview

The REED Instruments R8060 is a Type 2 sound level meter delivering high accuracy (±1.4 dB) across a wide 30-130 dB range. Featuring a digital analog bargraph, Min/Max hold, and A/C frequency weighting, it’s designed for precise environmental and industrial noise monitoring. Complete with a windshield, hard case, tripod mount, and battery, it’s a ready-to-use, professional-grade tool for sound measurement.

## Description

This sound level meter meets IEC Type 2 requirements and offers high accuracy for critical measurements. The R8060 features over/under range indicators for each of the 3 measurement ranges, a digital analog bargraph and the ability to keep track of Min/Max readings. Features include; High accuracy of ±1.4 dB meets Type 2 standards, Triple range measurement (60dB dynamic range), A & C frequency weighting, Fast & Slow time weighting, Large, easy-to-read LCD display, Digital analog bargraph, Data hold and Min/Max hold, AC/DC output signal for use with dataloggers, Tripod mount for long-term monitoring, Low battery indicator and auto shut off.

Review: I'm very pleased with my Reed R8060 Sound Meter. It does exactly what it is designed to do, accurately measure sound levels. If you want to be very accurate you need to buy the Reed R8090 Sound Level Calibrator. My R8060 meter came within specs but I was able to improve its accuracy with the R8090. If you want to be super accurate industry best practice is to calibrate every time you are going to use the sound meter then check the calibration again after taking measurements.
Review: Well out of the box, battery cover not installed properly. Then battery is connected already i. The box. Battery seems very weak, then it goes off and kaput! Returing it for replacement. This unit may have been previously opened.

## Features

- High accuracy of ±1.4 dB meets Type 2 standards
- Triple range measurement (60dB dynamic range)
- Digital analog bargraph
- Data hold and Min/Max hold
- Includes windshield ball, hard carrying case and battery

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0145PV1EY |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Zinc Carbon |
| Best Sellers Rank | 322,423 in Business, Industry & Science ( See Top 100 in Business, Industry & Science ) 15,307 in Scanners & Testers 41,134 in Test & Measurement |
| Colour | Black/Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (72) |
| Date First Available | 17 Aug. 2015 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 181 g |
| Item model number | R8060 |
| Manufacturer | REED Instruments |
| Noise Level | 130 Decibels |
| Part number | R8060 |
| Product Dimensions | 25.91 x 5.59 x 2.54 cm; 181.44 g |
| Style | Standard |

## Images

![REED Instruments R8060 Sound Level Meter with Bargraph, Type 2, 30 to 130 dB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nilvo-jEL.jpg)
![REED Instruments R8060 Sound Level Meter with Bargraph, Type 2, 30 to 130 dB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519sONX1ZjL.jpg)
![REED Instruments R8060 Sound Level Meter with Bargraph, Type 2, 30 to 130 dB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uzNQzbiOL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the frequency range?**
A: Hello, the frequency range is 20 Hz to 8 kHz .

**Q: Does the backlight stay on while the unit is turned on?**
A: Thank you for your question. Here is the answer from the manufacturer: 
The REED R8050 has a backlight that can be toggled by the user. It does not have to stay on while the unit is turned on. Please note that the REED R8060 does not have a backlight.

**Q: What is the frequency response for this unit?  +/- 1.4 dB between what frequency range?**
A: The +/- is good for the range of the weighting curve, A or C you are on.
Check the web for SPL weighting curves for more detail.

**Q: we need to monitor 8 hours in a production plant is this unit capable?**
A: We use this sound meter for accurate spot measurements in different locations.   I believe this can be connected to a computer to log data, but we have not tried that, and a simple dosimeter/datalogger that is standalone is in my opinion much more convenient  for continuous monitoring purposes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***T on 27 February 2020*

I'm very pleased with my Reed R8060 Sound Meter. It does exactly what it is designed to do, accurately measure sound levels. If you want to be very accurate you need to buy the Reed R8090 Sound Level Calibrator. My R8060 meter came within specs but I was able to improve its accuracy with the R8090. If you want to be super accurate industry best practice is to calibrate every time you are going to use the sound meter then check the calibration again after taking measurements.

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by N***I on 9 November 2025*

Well out of the box, battery cover not installed properly. Then battery is connected already i. The box. Battery seems very weak, then it goes off and kaput! Returing it for replacement. This unit may have been previously opened.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***E on 10 June 2024*

Price OK for a very basic Class 2 meter. Companion calibration tool way too expensive. You can get another brand for half the price elsewhere. Bar graph is worthless. In general, it yields slightly higher, but relatively comparable, dB(A) levels to a cheapo meter that we had, but wasn't "Class 2." If County accepts the data from the Reed meter and enforces the local noise ordinance, it will be well worth the price. In that event, I'll increase rating to 5.

## Frequently Bought Together

- REED Instruments R8060 Sound Level Meter with Bargraph
- Reed Instruments R8090 (SC-05) Sound Level Calibrator for 1/2" Diameter Microphones, +/-0.5dB Accuracy,Black
- REED Instruments CA-05A Soft Carrying Case, 10 x 4.3 x 1.7

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*Last updated: 2026-03-11*