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 Protect the microphone from damage Keep the microphone capsule clean Expand your Noise Knowledge!Signup to the NoiseNews blog for theRead More…
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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 means is that it is not sufficient to just check the instrument using an Acoustic Calibrator. Follow this check list toRead More…
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, we can fix it before it’s calibrated. Expand your Noise Knowledge!Signup to the NoiseNews blog for the latest article updatesRead More…
Why do I need to calibrate my noise measurement instruments? Part 1 of 6
If you are using your noise measurement instrument to meet any Standards, Regulations or Guidelines it is essential that your equipment is measuring accurately. If you are working to the Noise at Work Regulations 2005, or any ISO or BS EN standard that requires the use of noise measurement equipment, the standards to which the equipment must comply will beRead More…
Just how loud is a vuvuzela? Part 1
Every since the Vuvuzela made itself heard at the World Cup in South Africa, there has been a wealth of information about how they could be damaging to hearing and how they compare to noises from aircraft taking off and so on. To see just how loud a Vuvuzela can be, we made some measurements with a small 35cm horn.Read More…
