Wednesday, 12 May 2010

Anne Kyyro Quinn Beautiful Acoustic Panels

On 12th May 2010 two newly designed Anne Kyyro Quinn decorative panels were tested in the Acoustics Laboratory. The absorption characteristics were derived from reverberation time measurements, then they were admired!

Extreme Certification Testing of the SoundBadge

On 11th May 2010 the new Audio3 SoundBadge personal sound dosimeter was tested at the Acoustics Laboratory. This involved extremely high noise levels - 120 dBA, well it did until the loudspeaker started smoking!

Friday, 7 May 2010

Prototype SoundBadge Undergoes Certification

On the 7th May 2010 the Audio3 SoundBadge underwent certification testing to establish compliance with IEC 61252 Specification for personal sound exposure meters. Please forgive the cellotape!

Sunday, 2 May 2010

Georgia Zepidou presents at Ghent University

On the 29th April 2010 Georgia Zepidou presented her work with the London Philharmonic Orchestra during the Institute of Acoustics Spring Conference at Ghent University. The paper was entitled, "An orchestras' noise exposure". Well done George, a very relaxed style!

Steve Dance presents at Ghent University


Dr Stephen Dance presented two papers at the joint Institute of Acoustics/Belgium Acoustical Society Conference held at Ghent University. The papers were entitled, "Advanced in rooftop wind turbines and their installation" and "A longitudinal study of hearing loss amongst classical musicians".

MSc student Nick Durup presents in Belgium

On the 29th April 2010 Nick Durup, a Masters student from the Sharpsredmore Consultancy, presented his MSc dissertation at the IoA conference in Belgium. The paper was entitled, "Acoustics modelling and testing of a music rehearsal facility". The session was entitled Acoustics of Interior Spaces and chaired by Prof Bridget Shield. Well done Nick!

Acoustics uses for the iPhone by MSc student John Zeman

On the 30th April 2010 John Zeman gave his presentation at the Institute of Acoustics Spring Conference at Ghent University. The research was undertaken by the Masters students as part of their course. The paper was entitled, "Acoustic uses for the iPhone". This was given as part of Measurement of Noise session chaired by Dr Stephen Dance. Well done on an excellent presentation John!