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 ...

Sound intensity is referred as the sound power per unit area. It illustrates the flow of acoustic energy produced by a sound source. Not like simple microphones and sound level meters, sound intensity ...

What are the loudest sounds at UB? Where are the university’s quietest spots? What unlikely noises here are around 60 decibels, the level typically associated with a normal conversation between two ...

For comparison, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that a rocket launch measures up to 180 decibels, and that prolonged exposure to decibels above 85 can result in hearing loss. With ...

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 ...