One of the most difficult-to-understand terms for newcomers (and even experienced enthusiasts) in audio and sound reproduction is the decibel, partly because it’s a measure of relative intensity or ...

The duration of exposure is key to hearing damage risk. Short bursts of loud sound may not cause immediate harm, but prolonged exposure increases the risk significantly. For example, listening at ...

After struggling to create a lively downtown that balances revelers’ music with residents’ peace, the city commission last week adopted noise limits it hopes are more easily enforced than its old ...

We live in a noisy world, from traffic and aircraft congestion to construction sites, TV shows, and many other sources. But understanding dB measurements can help, as we will soon see. Noise is an ...

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