{"id":3437,"date":"2025-12-14T08:29:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T07:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nti-audio.com\/?p=3437"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:28:12","slug":"nl1-preorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nti-audio.com\/en\/company\/news\/nl1-preorder","title":{"rendered":"Pre-orders for the NL1 are now open &#8211; first batch availability is limited."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Turn noise into intelligence with the NL1.\u00a0Stop guessing and know exactly where the noise comes from.<\/p>\n<p>Somewhere today, a noise professional finds themselves having to ask a fundamental question,\u00a0<strong>\u201cWhere is that noise really coming from?\u201d<\/strong>, and too often, the honest answer is,\u00a0<strong>\u201cWe\u2019re not sure.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On construction sites, in industrial facilities, along transport corridors, or in urban areas, noise is rarely simple. Multiple sources can mask the true origin.\u00a0This is a real issue, and it\u2019s exactly why we created the\u00a0<strong>NL1 Noise Locator<\/strong>.\u00a0Measuring noise levels alone is no longer enough, you also need direction.\u00a0Authorities, clients, and communities don\u2019t just want numbers &#8211; they want answers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is making the noise? From which direction? At what height? When?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With this clarity, you can act faster, report on the correct source of noise, and handle compliance with confidence &#8211; strengthening trust with regulators, neighbors, and clients.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>The NL1 takes out the guesswork<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It pinpoints the direction of the dominant noise source in real time.&nbsp;Using a unique 12-probe sound intensity architecture, the NL1 identifies both&nbsp;Direction (azimuth \u2013 like a compass) and&nbsp;Elevation (how high the sound comes from).&nbsp;Even in complex, reflective, or windy environments where conventional microphones fail, the NL1 delivers synchronized data that turns noise into intelligence.&nbsp;Make faster, easier, and better decisions &#8211; while saving time and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why measuring noise pressure is not sufficient in the field<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sound level meter measures sound pressure. It&#8217;s essential\u2026 but insufficient as soon as the environment noise is produced by different sources that need to be quantified separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound pressure tells you how much noise is present. It doesn&#8217;t tell you where that noise is coming from. In a real-world setting (industrial, infrastructure, urban area), the omnidirectional microphone picks up everything. The level is accurate &#8211; the interpretation isn&#8217;t always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound Intensity measures the flow of sound power and its direction. That&#8217;s precisely why the NL1 relies on measuring sound intensity. It measures the direction and height of the dominant noise source in real time. It identifies a dominant source, helping professionals focusing on what truly matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Key Capabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direction and intensity analysis from\u00a0<strong>63 Hz\u20134 kHz and broadband\u00a0A-weighted<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart Quality Indicator (Q)<\/strong>\u00a0to validate data in complex noise situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time resolution:\u00a0<strong>100 ms or 1 s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless USB integration with the\u00a0<strong>XL3 Acoustic Analyzer<\/strong>\u00a0for synchronized logging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do Not Miss Out.&nbsp;Pre-Order Now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limited delivery starts at the end of January 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in early and you win &#8211;&nbsp;<strong>fast answers<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>clear communication<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>real authority<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@nti-audio.com\">info@nti-audio.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turn noise into intelligence with the NL1.\u00a0Stop guessing and know exactly where the noise comes from. 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