The power of Anechoic Chambers in transforming our perception of the world and ourselves
The Allure of True Silence In our bustling modern world, the constant noise of daily life can be overwhelming. Amidst…
Category: Noise knowledge
Negative decibels. Can you hear them?
You may have noticed, while fixing the volume on certain speakers or radios, that the display told you it was…
The difference between music, sound, and noise
You’re sitting at home trying to enjoy a movie or new show, but all the dialogue keeps getting lost behind…
Is noise pollution reversible?
Understanding whether noise pollution is reversible or not is critical in order to fight against this invisible threat that affects…
Sound absorption vs sound blocking
Often, when we find a space to be too noisy we say it needs “soundproofing”. But what does that mean?…
How loud is a XX watt speaker?
How loud is a XX watt speaker? Fill in the blank with whatever number you have in mind. This is…
What is acoustic comfort and why it’s important
When dealing with noise, accurately measuring volume, distance, reverberation, noise absorption, etc. is important. If there wasn’t a precise way…
Why are trains so loud?
Trains are great. I personally love to travel by train and always choose to do so instead of taking the…
Why are motorcycles so loud?
If you are often bothered by traffic noise, you’ve probably noticed that not all vehicles are equally noisy. Other than…
The effect of Distance and other Ambient Factors on perceived volume
When we talk about noise, we mainly care about the noise that reaches us. The sound that reaches us can…
The Loudest Sounds in the World
Human beings have a natural weakness in that we have a hard time conceptualizing things that exist outside of our…
Are our oceans noise polluted? How does sound work underwater?
When we think about sound, we only ever tend to think of it in terms of how it works in…
How does soundproofing work?
Anyone who has spoken to people online through services like Zoom or Discord is probably familiar with how much variance…
How do Noise-Cancelling Headphones work?
You are back home after a long day of work or have a long commute ahead. You want to relax…
How is noise measured? and How loud is too loud?
In order to fully understand how noise pollution affects both our health and quality of life, we need to first…
When was noise pollution discovered?
In the 1970s, noise pollution emerged as a major environmental issue in developed countries. One of the first studies to…