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When dealing with acoustics, it is a given that precision is of utmost importance. Whether you work in automotive, engineering, or acoustics understanding sound behaviour is essential for achieving optimal results in your projects. This is where visualising sound offers unique and powerful insights that traditional methods don’t come close…

By John Shelton, Technical Director and Founder   1994. In music, grunge was a thing, Pink Floyd were coming to the end of the road, and Britpop was taking off. Riverdance premiered at the Eurovision Song Contest, which was won by Ireland for the third consecutive time. Bill Clinton is…

Calibrating your noise, vibration and air quality monitoring equipment is crucial, as it ensures precision in your measurements and ultimately ensures reliable data collection. In environmental monitoring settings, adherence to regulatory standards is paramount. Calibrated instruments not only ensure compliance, but also help alleviate the risk of regulatory penalties or…

Noise compliance requires businesses to adhere to a limit on the level of noise that affects the surrounding area. The issue of noise compliance is a long-standing challenge that has affected the industrial, energy and construction sectors for years. When operating near residential areas, schools, parks etc. it is crucial…

We headed up to the Building Performance Hub for The Good Practice in Building Acoustic Measurements Event Hosted by the Institute of Acoustics. We had a fantastic time where John Shelton conducted stability and DODEC directionality training using the DL103 speaker and the 971A. Aidan attended with John and Sibo,…

We’ve spoken to thousands of business owners in noise & vibration monitoring over the years, and one common issue that they talk about is the problems they’ve had using 3rd party calibration providers. Issues such as slow turnarounds causing delays to projects and unreliable calibrations that mean their equipment is…

A global leader in industrial health and safety solutions, Sensidyne proudly announces the official launch of the Gilian® Go-CalTM Pro, an advanced portable air flow calibrator designed to revolutionise precision calibration on the jobsite. The Gilian Go-Cal Pro stands out in its category for its superior features, including its distinction…

We had the pleasure of collaborating with Sensidyne on our hugely successful Silica Webinar. Founded in 1983, Sensidyne was established as a manufacturer and distributor of gas detection and air sampling instrumentation and a major supplier of gas detection tubes. The company vision is “to be the leading provider of trusted air…

Have you ever felt the frustration of losing a big job? Losing an opportunity that you have been relying on and forecasting for some time? Put simply, it really hurts!   Do you then analyse why you lost that opportunity? So that you can try to make some changes, try…

Are you testing object sizes anywhere from a toothbrush to a large compressor or even up to the size of a full room? Then Scan&Paint 3D could be the solution you need! A common issue often faced by engineers is the environment where the testing needs to take place, for…

In the process of selecting a calibration lab, it’s crucial to weigh several factors to make an informed decision. Start by examining the lab’s experience and track record, ensuring they possess the expertise to handle instruments similar to yours. This history serves as a reliable indicator of their proficiency and…

By David Waddington, Professor in Environmental Acoustics in the Acoustics Research Centre at the University of Salford The IOA, the University of Sal­ford, and industry partners AcSoft and Noise Consu­ltants Limited (NCL), are working together to prepare students for careers in airport noise. Through combination of classroom instruction, hands-on training,…