Category: Noise & Vibration

One of the most common questions we get asked is about reverberation time. So, we thought we’d provide an answer! What is the reverberation time of a room? Reverberation time is the time required for the sound to “fade away”...

We’re pleased to announce the release of our new NoiseTools extension module which allows for the calculation of reverberation time in accordance with ISO 3382-2:2008. Using information measured using a suitable Optimus Sound Level Meter, the module allows the calculation...

This is a question that we get asked quite regularly, especially from customers who are coming across the measurement of reverberation for the first time. I recently came across a simple, clear explanation that was written by Harout Taghilian who...

It seems that there literally isn’t a day goes by that there isn’t some kind of awareness campaign, anniversary or PR-driven message. National Sausage Week, Shop ‘Til You Drop Day, Peculiar People Day – you name it, somewhere in the world...

It would be borderline bad taste to say I’d never heard of tinnitus before my diagnosis. But the fact I genuinely hadn’t highlights, not only my lack of knowledge about the ailment, but society’s ignorance in general.

Small music venues may be fighting back against a tide of noise nuisance complaints that are forcing many to close across the UK. Affectionately known as the “toilet circuit”, the network of small music venues across Britain are often credited...

Whilst we have to accept some road traffic noise, barking dogs and noisy neighbours in today’s urban sprawls, we don’t have to just grin and bear it. Especially when it starts to affect our home life and health. Here are...

If you are using your noise measurement instruments to meet any Standards, Regulations or Guidelines, it is essential that your equipment is measuring accurately. Most modern standards, regulations of guidelines will clearly state the standards to which the equipment must comply.