DIY VU meter

[ezalb98]

Hello everyone, i'm new here and i'm also new in to eletronics!
I was wondering if this circuit that i made will work.
So, the project is an analog VU-Meter. Not an accurate professional thing, just a bouncing meter.
I'll put this circuit in the speaker out that goes to the speakers of my stereo.
Don't mind about the generator (i just had to simulate an AC current) and also about the voltmeter at the end, there i'll connect the meter.
Thanks to anyone who will help me!

[Andy Chee]

If this VU meter is to be connected to your speaker level output, you may need signal attenuation. 

How powerful is your speaker output? 5W? 50W?

[coromonadalix]

normally you measure in parallel  of say 2, 4, 8 ohms load  etc ...

[BeBuLamar]

You are going to use a digital panel meter? You wouldn't be able to read anything.

[ezalb98]

If this VU meter is to be connected to your speaker level output, you may need signal attenuation. 

How powerful is your speaker output? 5W? 50W?

From the manual:
Rated Input Power 5W
Max. Input Power 10W

[ezalb98]

You are going to use a digital panel meter? You wouldn't be able to read anything.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.it/JZK-Amperometro-Pannello-Current-Corrente/dp/B09VXSDMD3/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=36ZFA9J8XBYBB&keywords=analog+meter&qid=1707244897&s=tools&sprefix=analog+mete%2Cdiy%2C349&sr=1-5

[Manul]

It might cause slight audio distortion. I would add some series resistance before or after the diode bridge to minimize non linear loading.

[BeBuLamar]

You need to find out the impedance of the meter.