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Many of our customers have sound level measurements thrust upon them and for a short period in their lives they are expected to understand the terms and sometimes complex parameters we use every day. So this section is aimed at the non-specialists.
Vibration Dose
Select one if the links below to read some basic information on the topic
Acoustics Glossary
Background Noise
dB - the decibel
Frequency Weightings
Leq - equivalent continuos noise level
Measurement Microphones
Noise Dose - terms and definitions
Reverberation Time
Sound Energy - terms and definitions
Sound Exposure - terms and definitions
Sound Insulation - terms and definitions
Sound Intensity - terms and definitions
Sound Level Meters
Statistical Noise Levels
Time Weightings Acoustics Glossary
Background Noise
dB - the decibel
Frequency Weightings
Leq - equivalent continuos noise level
Measurement Microphones
Noise Dose - terms and definitions
Reverberation Time
Sound Energy - terms and definitions
Sound Exposure - terms and definitions
Sound Insulation - terms and definitions
Sound Intensity - terms and definitions
Sound Level Meters
Statistical Noise Levels
Vibration Dose
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