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...
What should you check before you send your instrument for calibration? Part 4 of 6
Before you send your instrument for calibration, check the following. Any test or calibration laboratory must be able to give you this information. Without it, you should question if they are capable of calibrating your instrument correctly.
How do Cirrus Research calibration services stand out? Part 3 of 6
When we calibrate an instrument, we are checking the performance to exactly the same standards as when the instrument was first manufactured. We use the same test equipment, software and procedures so that when you get your equipment back, it...
Why should you have your Cirrus instrument calibrated by Cirrus? Part 2 of 6
The simple answer is that we designed and manufactured your instrument so we know it inside out. We have all of the information, procedures and equipment needed to service and calibrate your equipment and if there’s anything wrong with it,...
Noise in the refuse and recycling sector – time for a reality check!
David Wilford of No Going Back Productions, a specialist in noise measurement for waste collection and recycling services, discusses noise risks in the refuse and recycling sector An efficient and effective refuse and recycling service plays a pivotal role in...