Top 10 reasons why repeating a noise measurement could give different results
Your sound level meter is a precision instrument and as long as it’s not damaged or misused and is calibrated regularly, it will give you accurate noise measurements for many years. One of the questions that we get asked regularly...
What Class or Type of Sound Level Meter is needed for Noise at Work (UK)?
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require, that when you are measuring noise exposures, that you use a sound level meter or noise dosimeter that meets certain standards. This is to ensure that the measurements are as accurate and...
Our Frankfurt Office now has a blog!
If your German is up to speed, have a look at www.cirrusresearch.de/blog and find out what’s happening in our German office. Over the next few months you’ll be able to see what we’re doing at A+A in October as well as...
What to look for when choosing noise measurement equipment for Noise at Work
Noise legislation, designed to protect hearing and prevent noise nuisance, is becoming tougher and more widespread. It’s a response to our increased understanding of the damage that noise can do to hearing, and the negative impact it can have on...
What do you need to measure for the Noise at Work Regulations?
When making measurements to estimate the noise exposure of a person at work, you need to ascertain the equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level (LAeq) that represents the noise the person is exposed to during the working day. You also...
Why Do You Need a Windshield on a Sound Level Meter?
A windshield is a very useful part of your noise measurement equipment and there are several reasons why you should use a windshield when you are making noise measurements. Reduce the effects of wind & air movement across the microphone...
What a load of noise! – Cirrus Research’s new noise nuisance recorder to help combat noisy neighbours
Recent research by Which? Legal Services* highlights that at least five million households are struggling to cope with noisy neighbours whose anti-social behaviour can range from violent arguments to loud music. With more than ten million households having experienced a...
What happens during a service and calibration? Part 6 of 6
When your instrument comes to Cirrus Research for calibration, we carry out a comprehensive check of the performance of the unit. The exact number of tests that will be carried out will depend upon the functions that your instrument can...
What to check after you noise measurement equipment has been calibrated? Part 5 of 6
When you get your noise equipment back after calibration, check that the work has been done correctly. It is vital that the calibration work has been done in accordance with the standards to which the instrument was designed. What this...
Cirrus Research achieves Highly Commended at the BSIF Safety Awards
Product Innovation Award given for the Optimus Green sound level meter Cirrus Research, a leading expert in the creation and production of noise measurement instruments, is proud to announce that its new Optimus Green sound level meter has been awarded...
