Noise is everywhere. Though some noise can be very harmful, many noises are associated with something positive. For example, for many people the sound of birds chirping marks the arrival of spring, ...

The Health and Safety Commission put together an Info sheet for understanding how sound works. I think it is very handy to know how dBs add up when you are trying to build a quite (quiter) ...

Q. I’m worried about my hearing because I played in a rock band when I was a kid. How dangerous is the sound level on the bandstand? A: Sound volume is measured in decibels (dB). You risk hearing loss ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After receiving noise complaints from Hometown Rising and Bourbon & Beyond, producers at Danny Wimmer Presents are assuring the public that they have a plan in place for Louder Than ...

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 ...

Patients often complain that getting a good night's sleep or a bit of peace and quiet in hospital can be difficult. But a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing has ...

Changes to the city’s noise ordinance might be harder to make than you think. When police measure for a citation they’re checking decibel levels on the inside of someone’s home. If the noise next door ...

Vashi: While the MPCB (Maharashtra Pollution Control Board) authorities have declared the city of Navi Mumbai as 'eco-friendly' considering the average noise decibel level which has been recorded as ...

Before we jump into the hard data, here are some decibel level comparisons from the American Academy of Audiology: Moderate: 50 - 60 dB. Dishwashers and rainfall. Loud: 70 - 80 dB. Vacuums and alarm ...

The Davis city council approved eliminating all noise decibel limits for parks, schools, dogs, power tools, and vehicle repairs, allowing the city to decide what is "ordinary and reasonable" without ...