We’re excited to announce the latest and most advanced version of NoiseTools, designed to give safety professionals and noise specialists an easier, faster and more intuitive way to manage, analyse and report noise data.
Packed with performance upgrades, a refined user experience and new analysis tools, this update makes NoiseTools more responsive, more reliable and even better suited for the modern workplace and environmental noise assessments.
A Fresh, Modern Interface
The new version comes with a fully updated user interface, including brand new Light and Dark themes for a more comfortable viewing experience. We’ve also updated the software to the latest .NET framework, improving speed, compatibility and long-term stability.
Significant Performance Enhancements
NoiseTools is now faster across the board:
- Major improvements to database and audio storage performance
- Audio now stored in high-quality FLAC format
- Faster periodic calculator for smoother reporting
- Improved time history graph rendering
- Optimised import process for doseBadge Reader and dBLink files
These enhancements ensure software remains responsive, even when working with large datasets or long-term measurements.
Smarter Audio & Time History Tools
Audio playback is now far more powerful, with new features including:
- Playback speed control and quick skip ahead
- Markers added to groups and improved marker handling
- Create markers directly from audio playback
- Better handling of time history data, including an option to shift time history on comparison graphs
Whether you’re reviewing measurements or validating noise events, these upgrades give you far more control and clarity.
Enhanced Connectivity & File Handling
We’ve made it easier than ever to work with your measurement data:
- Directly loading Quantum measurements from MyCirrus – no need for manual downloads
- Ability to open MTP files directly, removing the need for full import
- Improved time zone support – all data stored in UTC, displayed in local time
- Updated installer designed to give IT departments more flexibility
New Tools for Hearing Protection & Analysis
This release introduces a brand-new HML and SNR calculator, making it easier to select appropriate hearing protection based on real measurement data.
We’ve also made several improvements across key modules:
- Reverberation Time
- Octave Band Ln
- ISO 9612
These refinements ensure greater accuracy, smoother workflows, and better compliance with international standards.
Built for Modern Systems
NoiseTools now requires Windows 10 (20H1) or later, ensuring full compatibility with the latest security and performance enhancements in Windows.
This latest release is packed with usability upgrades, faster processing, and powerful new analysis features; all designed to help you get more from your Cirrus Research instruments.
Learn more and download the latest version here.


