A simple, low cost stereo VU meter. Two LM3915 dot/bar display driver ICs are used to drive 2 rows of 10 LEDs (14 green, 6 red) in a moving bar display. Each row of LEDs spans a power range of 0-30 dB in ten 3-dB steps. This VU meter indicates "peak music power" when used with audio amplifiers. Ideal add-on for any amplifier or amplifier kit.

---

Two LM3915 dot/bar display driver ICsDimensions = 65mm x 42mmOperates on 12V DC.