u/Holiday_Tower_7036

Hi there. I’m dealing with an ongoing noise issue in a duplex where my neighbor is producing constant low-frequency bass that transmits through the shared wall and causes noticeable vibration inside my home.

I’m currently using a dB handheld meter, but it only gives me spot readings. I’m looking for a way to continuously monitor and log sound levels over hours or days, ideally with timestamps that I can export for documentation.

 A few specifics:

• The issue is mostly low-frequency bass (vibration through structure) although there are also loud dB readings
• It happens daily for long stretches of time
• I’ve measured high levels outside and inside, but I want something more robust and continuous
• This is for documentation purposes, not just curiosity

Questions:

1. What’s the best affordable setup for continuous logging?
2. Would anything measure bass issues like this?
3. Are there specific meters or mic + software setups you’d recommend that are reliable enough for real-world documentation?

I don’t need a super complex setup, just something accurate enough to show patterns over time.

 Thank you in advance!