In Decibels: Use with caution, I reviewed the concept of decibels as a ratio of two powers (and sometimes voltages). Decibels are also used to indicate absolute power and voltage levels by specifying ...

Noise is everywhere. Though some noise can be very harmful, many noises are associated with something positive. For example, for many people the sound of birds chirping marks the arrival of spring, ...

Q. I’m worried about my hearing because I played in a rock band when I was a kid. How dangerous is the sound level on the bandstand? A: Sound volume is measured in decibels (dB). You risk hearing loss ...

The Health and Safety Commission put together an Info sheet for understanding how sound works. I think it is very handy to know how dBs add up when you are trying to build a quite (quiter) ...

Changes to the city’s noise ordinance might be harder to make than you think. When police measure for a citation they’re checking decibel levels on the inside of someone’s home. If the noise next door ...

Patients often complain that getting a good night's sleep or a bit of peace and quiet in hospital can be difficult. But a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing has ...

Musicians in Montauk are asking East Hampton town officials to reconsider decibel levels allowed at bars with live music, saying that the new levels are too low and killing the vibe of the town.

Vashi: While the MPCB (Maharashtra Pollution Control Board) authorities have declared the city of Navi Mumbai as 'eco-friendly' considering the average noise decibel level which has been recorded as ...

Before we jump into the hard data, here are some decibel level comparisons from the American Academy of Audiology: Moderate: 50 - 60 dB. Dishwashers and rainfall. Loud: 70 - 80 dB. Vacuums and alarm ...