Acoustics Glossary
Welcome to AcSoft’s Acoustics Glossary!
Whether you are new to acoustics or need a quick refresher, our bite sized videos break down complex acoustic terms into simple, easy to understand explanations.
We will cover all the essential terms you will encounter in environmental noise, building acoustics and beyond!
Have a question or want us to cover a specific acoustics term, contact us!
A-Z of Acoustic Terms
Dynamic Range
Frequency Range
LEQ
LMAX
LMIN
LN Statistics
LPEAK
Microphone Sensitivity
Noise Weighting
Particle Velocity
Pascals vs Decibels
Polarisation in Microphones
Reverberation Time
Sound Pressure Level
Sound Power Level
STIPA
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