Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

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DELCAMBRE, KATC - Police in Delcambre are now using decibel meters to crack down on excessive noise, following years of complaints from frustrated residents. Starting this week, Delcambre police ...

HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Police Department’s south-central officers are receiving a new tool to address noise issues in their area. Councilmember Carolyn Evans-Shabazz said her office purchased ...

Measuring equipment such as SPL (Sound Pressure Level) decibel meters may seem daunting, but this article by [Shawon M. Shahryiar] shows that making your own need only have two essential ingredients: ...

Designed to monitor compliance with noise-at-work regulations, three sound meters are compliant with IEC 61672-1:2002 Class 2. The instruments give simultaneous sound pressure and peak measurements.

You'll want to pay attention if you live in or run a business in town-cities are tightening noise rules and the penalties can ...

Soundbrenner is far from a household name in the music industry, but having apparently sold over 50,000 Pulse wearable metronomes with endorsement from notable musicians, this Hong Kong startup isn't ...