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Guessing game: loudness Pathé Concert record
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2025 8:58 am
by EKzono
Fun game:
Just measured the max dB level reached of a well recorded 50 cm (20 inch) Pathé record played on open horn machine (Pathé Concert model A ) at 120 rpm.
What do you guys guess the max dB it reached?
Re: Guessing game: loudness Pathé Concert record
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2025 9:44 am
by Inigo
I bid for 84dB
Re: Guessing game: loudness Pathé Concert record
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2025 10:08 am
by EKzono
Nice bid !
Anyone higher?
Re: Guessing game: loudness Pathé Concert record
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2025 11:04 am
by jamiegramo
I guess 105dB.
Re: Guessing game: loudness Pathé Concert record
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:13 pm
by EKzono
average was around 110-115
With a peak of a whopping 124,8 dB!
My ears are still ringing!
Re: Guessing game: loudness Pathé Concert record
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:59 am
by Inigo
Heavens! It's almost dirty loud!
I've once tested one hmv101 with a Spanish recording and restored soundbox that sounded hurtingly loud! The castañuelas were atrocious! Clack clack clack!