im about to purchace a db meter from the shack, which is more ideal digital or analog? they are priced about the same.
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I think its just a matter of preference. I prefer the analog.

as stated, it's just preference. I find the analog more intuitive to use and it's a bit cheaper. Others like the digital readout. Either is totally fine.

I have a related question.

Instead of Radio Shack, I was going to get one off of eBay.

Anything I need to look for when getting one for calibrating for a home theater?

thanks guys, im in a hurry and the shack only has the digital version so ill get it.

I have a related question.

Instead of Radio Shack, I was going to get one off of eBay.

Anything I need to look for when getting one for calibrating for a home theater?

The RS meters do not have flat response curves. Howver there are published correction tables, here and at hometheatershack.com for the current models and some prior versions. There are similar looking meters under other names; but you might want to search for info by make an model before buying.

The RS meters do not have flat response curves. Howver there are published correction tables, here and at hometheatershack.com for the current models and some prior versions. There are similar looking meters under other names; but you might want to search for info by make an model before buying.

No, they don't have flat response curve, but measuring basic SPL balance and setting reference cal level is all that most users will ever do with it.

Perhaps the point is that if the OP ever goes beyond basic measurements, sticking with a RS meter does have some benefits - the published correction factors. To that I wholeheartedly agree.