Cross-SpectrumDiscussion, links from around the acoustics and noise control communityNoise control comedy- (Found August 19, 2008 ) Savant linked to this slightly morbid but very funny animation about a bad night in an apartment building. Audio books, home theater components, DVD's and more at the Cross-Spectrum Storehttp://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/08/08#Aug82008 Calibrated Behringer ECM8000 microphones for sale- (Found August 19, 2008 ) Since I started my microphone measurement service, one of the questions I'm asked the most is "do you sell calibrated Behringer ECM8000 microphones" The answer to the question was no... until today. I am pleased to announce that Cross-Spectrum Labs will be selling individually calibrated Behringer ECM8000 microphones. Each microphone will ship with a report of its specific measured characteristics as well as a mini-CD with the data in electronic format. The price is $100 plus shipping...http://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/07/31#July312008 iPods and Hearing Loss- (Found August 19, 2008 ) Time has posted a brief discussion with Children's Hospital Boston's ( and two-time GBC-ASA guest speaker) Dr. Brian Fligor about hearing loss and iPods. Two things that Dr. Fligor emphasized in his GBC-ASA presentations and in this article: Hearing loss is not only a potential problem for iPods - other portable music players (inlcuding digital mediamp3 and analog tape players) can put out enough volume to damage your hearing. Hearing loss is not directly a function of the type...http://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/07/28#July282008 Loud music in bars makes you drink more- (Found August 19, 2008 ) It's not big secret that alcohol is the real money-maker in restaurants. It's also pretty clear to readers of this blog that restaurants are loud. Put one and one together and you get "Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking": The observations took place over three Saturday nights, with the consent of the bar owners who allowed the volume of the bar music -- primarily top 40 tunes -- to be adjusted randomly (from 72 dB, considered normal, up to 88 dB, considered high) throughout each...http://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/07/22#July222008 Quick Links - Noise from Children and Smokers- (Found August 19, 2008 ) Unintended consequences: "Smoking ban causes rise in noise complaints" "The Noise Children Make Is a Growing Source of Complaints" - once again, noise control needs to be incorporated into building design, not bolted-on as an afterthought. Also, check out the related article "Getting a Handle on Apartment Noise." Audio books, home theater components, DVD's and more at the Cross-Spectrum Storehttp://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/07/10#July102008 |