How much is our hearing actually worth?
Are all meters equal? We subject a range of low-cost meters claiming to meet IEC 61672 to a periodic test... View Article... Read More »
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The Ultimate Sound Meter Buyer’s Guide
Introduction If you need to measure sound, then you may be faced with a daunting array of options and equipment... View Article... Read More »
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 Guidance Update 2021
The HSE periodically review most guidance documents and the Control of Noise at Work Regulations guidance was certainly due for... View Article... Read More »
Take it to the limit
How to treat hearing protection at the limit value in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 We recently... View Article... Read More »
A Guide to Acoustical Terms – Acoustic References, Terms and Formulas
This booklet has been produced as a guide to acoustic parameters and is intended for anyone who needs a handy... View Article... Read More »
Frequency Weighted Filters – A, C and Z Weighting
Frequency responses are used in sound level meters to mimic certain conditions, such as the human ear, by manipulating the levels displayed.... Read More »
How to Calibrate a Sound Level Meter
This post contains information about the best methods of performing a field (pre-measurement) calibration for your sound meter and other noise monitoring equipment.... Read More »