AUDIO LEVEL INDICATOR

WORKING:

This circuit utilizes only one IC and few external components. It displays the sound/audio
level as far as 10 LEDs. The input voltage can vary from 9V to 20V, but we using only 12V of
voltage. The chip holds a flexible voltage reference and exact ten-stage voltage divider. The LED
illuminated represents the instantaneous value of the audio wave form. Both peak and average
levels can be easily observed. Since the dot will be constantly moving, the LED’s are run at
30mA for sufficient power. The full-scale reading is 10volts; that is easily adjusted by changing
resistor R2. The LM3915 signal input can with stand signals up to 35 volts. If there is a chance
that the audio input could exceed this range, either attenuates it or include enough series
resistance to limit the current to 5mA.

COMPONENTS

U1-LM3915N
VR-10K PORT
LEDs-5mm LEDs
VCC-9V-12V
R1-1.2K
IN-AUDIO IN (Via audio jack)