Category Archives for "Hearing and Noise"

Is it Illegal to Play Loud Music After 11pm? How Late Can You Play Until?

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You find yourself all tucked up in the bed, eager to travel to the dreamland as soon as possible, but that nerve-wracking music from your neighbor’s flat just won’t stop, will it ever?

You try counting sheep so to relax, put the pillow over your head, but somehow you have the feeling that it’s getting louder and louder, don’t you?

It’s 11:30 pm, so what should you do? Ignore? Walk away and tell the neighbor to turn it down? Call the police?

Noise is an inevitable part of our lives, that’s for sure but pollution caused this way is getting more and more disturbing. So, let’s explore a bit and see what the law says – is it Illegal to play loud music after 11 pm?

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What is NRC Rating? Measurements, Adatability and Chart Included

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The NRC is an abbreviation you would most definitely come across when delving into the soundproofing of your office or living premises. It contributes to the overall agreeability and sound quality in a room.

Hopefully, this text will help you determine your NRC needs.

Note: It is important to say that NRC does not determine how much of the sounds will transfer to another room.

It is not the measurement of sound blocking, but rather a measurement that improves intelligibility in the room by reducing reverberation ad reflection.

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What are the Best Noise Canceling Devices for Sleeping?

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After a long day either at work or in school, you probably just look forward to a long night’s sleep.

But if you live in a noisy environment, then this may not be the best part of your day.

Getting a good night’s rest in a noisy neighborhood can be difficult. Most people do not even realize that not sleeping too well each night ends up leaving them sleep-deprived.

If you are looking for ways to sleep through the noise in the neighborhood or if you are constantly woken up by small noises during the night, using noise canceling devices may be your solution.

Ranging from white noise machines to fans, and even earplugs, noise canceling devices can help you block out all the unwanted noise allowing you to sleep peacefully.

In this article, we will highlight some of the best noise canceling devices that you can use ranging from headphones to headbands and even phone apps. Keep on reading to find out which one would work best for you.

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What is OITC Rating?

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When building a home, many homeowners fail to consider how window selection affects their soundproofing. Sure they look into all the other aspects of window setting from its location to its energy efficiency, but they usually end up forgetting about the acoustics.

We can blame this forgetfulness on the fact that a window’s acoustical performance does not affect a home’s appearance. However, this unaccounted for factor ultimately affects how comfortable and quiet your home is.

So, just how much noise are the windows letting into your home?

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Best Earmuffs for Sleeping: Reviews & Buying Guide

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You cannot underestimate the importance of getting quality sleep. After all, it enables you to get adequate rest so that you wake up refreshed and ready to handle the next day’s tasks.

However, achieving good sleep can be challenging if you live in a noisy neighborhood or have a snoring partner. If slight noise interferes with your sleep, you might need to invest in earmuffs.

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Soundproof Tents: Instructions and Recommendations

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Many people love camping because of its relaxing nature and an ample platform for reconnecting with friends and families. Unfortunately, the excitement and surrounding sounds may make the noise unbearable.

Thanks to the advent of technology, you can use soundproof tents to block the noise from your outside and camping mates, and enjoy a peaceful sleep.

You are probably wondering whether soundproof canopies work. The answer is yes, though they don’t prevent the noise entirely. But their noise blockage level is remarkable.

The materials used to make the tents play an essential role in noise reduction. It is for this reason that you should be keen on the material before making a purchase.

In this article, you shall get insight into the best soundproof tents on the market today. You will also learn what to look out for when buying a soundproof tent.
Perhaps you have a traditional tent and wonder whether to put it away. The answer is no. Stick around to learn how to soundproof a tent.

Let’s start with the top soundproof tents you can find on the market today.

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How to Block Out Low Frequency Noise

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Nowadays millions of us live in big cities and love it. However, no matter how amazing it is, or how many possibilities it offers for work, fun, making connections, etc, it also comes often at a high price.

One of the things we get when living surrounded by many people is the noise.

Many people are used to it and don’t pay any attention to it, while they go about their daily activities, however, the rest who aren’t “immune” to it may struggle quite a bit.

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Electronic Hearing Protectors: All You Need to Know About

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Whether your profession demands of you to wear hearing protectors or you are simply a person who enjoys hunting, I believe this article will help you decide whether you want to get passive hearing protectors or electronic ones.

We will explain what are the differences between these two types of hearing protectors and why are in some cases electronic protectors better, even though they are much more expensive. But as I like to say: “Quality over quantity!”

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Active Noise Cancellation: All You Need to Know About This Technology

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The world is so full of sounds, both wanted and unwanted. But somehow the more we want to enjoy those wanted ones, the more those unwanted noises interfere.

What do we do?

As a result, we tend to be more creative in thinking about how to deal with noise. There are many ways to categorize that “battle” against noise. For example, active and passive ways. Speaking of active noise cancellation, let’s give a better look at what it is.

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What is the Difference Between Echo and Reverberation?

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Sound represents a mechanical wave that travels from one to another location with the help of a certain medium.

When in a medium, it interacts with the adjacent particle to transmit the corresponding energy and mechanical motion to it. That’s why a sound wave is considered to be of a mechanical type.

But, under certain circumstances, sound alters its behavior and we hear it differently. So, how to be sure what of those are considered echoes, and what is a reverberation?

Our guide here offers simple explanations of both of these and helps you determine precisely which one occurs when. Stay tuned for more!

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