Best Way to Soundproof a Wall
Best Way to Soundproof a Wall
Tired of noisy neighbors or trying to avoid being one? No matter why you are looking into how to soundproof a wall, this is where you’ll find the best wall soundproofing methods. 1. When Is Wall Soundproofing Necessary 2. Common Methods 2.1 Adding Mass 2.2 Recycled Cotton
7 Interesting Facts About Sound
7 Interesting Facts About Sound
1. Why Is There No Sound in Space? Sound waves need a medium to travel through. Here on Earth, sound can travel due to air molecules vibrating and hitting each other. When the air particles reach our eardrums, the vibrations send signals to our brain and that’s how we
How to Fine-Tune Your Hi-Fi System with the Spectrum Analyzer
How to Fine-Tune Your Hi-Fi System with the Spectrum Analyzer
When you see advertisements for hi-fi audio systems and speaker systems you only hear about their integrated technologies and innovative materials. The main idea they promote is that those technologies and innovations will deliver amazing results. No matter the listening environment. There is little there to get you thinking about
Soundproofing: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Soundproofing: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Sounds are useful and they can be beautiful and relaxing. But, they can also become a nuisance. And, on top of it all, when they turn into loud noise they can actually be harmful to our hearing health. Noise pollution is a term that is increasingly used when referring to
Protection from Harmful Noise Levels
Protection from Harmful Noise Levels
Do you ever wonder if the sounds you hear throughout a normal day could cause you harm? Or whether listening to your favourite music too loud can be damaging? Most people think of jet engines and explosions when they think of loud noises. They don’t think that environmental noise
How to avoid being a noisy neighbor
How to avoid being a noisy neighbor
Need some tips on how to avoid complaints of disturbing your neighbors and limiting the noise coming from your home? We’ve lined up some great tricks to keep your sound levels down and help you be a friendlier, quieter neighbor. Home Noise Reducing and Soundproofing Tips Be Mindful of
Effects of coronavirus on hearing health
Effects of coronavirus on hearing health
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world and affect more and more people, an increasing number of studies are being conducted in an attempt to clearly determine its symptoms and long-term effects. So far, researchers have determined that the virus affects the upper respiratory tract. It can also lead
Noise laws and regulations
Noise laws and regulations
A few decades ago, authorities and regulatory bodies around the world have started addressing the problem of modern populations being exposed to various types of loud community noises every day. In response, several international standards, national and local laws and regulations have been implemented for safeguarding people’s health. The
Sound level meter readings depending on distance from noise source
Sound level meter readings depending on distance from noise source
When you try to measure the sound level of a noise that is further away, how far you are from the source will have a major impact on your sound level readings. It doesn’t matter if you use a hand-held professional sound level meter or a sound level meter
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