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ASI, the industry leader in soundproofing and noise control, now offers wave-patterned Whisperwave™ Ribbon Baffles providing superior sound absorption with a beautiful organic design. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 28, 2012 Acoustical baffles are vertically suspended sound absorption products that are often used to acoustically treat gymnasiums, halls, lobbies, manufacturing facilities, and other large spaces with high ceilings. By hanging from above, baffles reside in a space where...

April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and its partners - including Colorado State University and The Wilderness Society - have developed a new tool that is being used by scientists and land managers to model how noise travels through landscapes and affects species and ecosystems. Noise pollution is a major factor in land and wildlife management decisions such as where to locate new roads or recreational trails. The new tool,...

Acoustical Solutions Reflects on This Year’s News of Rising Noise Levels in Public and Private Spaces Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 14, 2012 2012 saw increased media attention on the issue of rising noise levels in public facilities such as hospitals, schools, restaurants, as well as in urban residences. Outlets such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and even The Today Show produced stories on the negative and noisy effects of new design trends and increasing population...

OTTAWA, Dec. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - If a personal listening device is on your shopping list this holiday season, Health Canada reminds you that high noise levels can impact your hearing health and physical safety.  Personal listening devices can include iPods, MP3 players, portable radios, cellular phones and gaming headsets. What you should do:  -- When purchasing a personal listening device, check to see if the product includes a feature that limits sound...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the personal protective equipment (PPE) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Sensear with the 2012 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Differentiation Excellence for its "high-noise communication" devices, including earplugs and earmuffs for industrial settings. These products protect hearing while still enabling the user to remain fully aware of their surroundings and retain...

Acoustical Solutions, Inc. returns to the Audio Engineering Society Convention in San Francisco this week with the tools and expertise to create soundproof recording studios with exceptional acoustics. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) October 25, 2012 According to the AES website, the Audio Engineering Society has been “the largest gathering of audio professionals and enthusiasts on the globe” for over 60 years, “attracting delegates from over 100 countries worldwide”. Starting this Friday,...

The World Health Organization recently recognized environmental noise as harmful pollution, with adverse psychosocial and physiological effects on public health. A new study of noise pollution in Fulton County, Georgia, suggests that many residents are exposed to high noise levels that put them at risk of annoyance or sleep disturbance, which can have serious health consequences. The research is published in the October issue of American Journal of Preventive Medicine. "Our research...

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip Semiconductor") (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed signal semiconductor products, today announced that it now offers a high voltage option for its 0.18um embedded EEPROM technology. This enhanced process increases noise immunity by improving upon signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), a critical issue in touch sensing IC performance....

An Australian company Noise Complaint Pty Ltd has launched a new website aimed at deterring noisy neighbours who seem to have a complete disregard for the mental anguish and financial damage they cause others. Sydney NSW (PRWEB) September 01, 2012 An Australian company has launched a new website aimed at deterring noisy neighbours who seem to have a complete disregard for the mental trauma and anguish they cause others. The company called Noise Complaint Pty Ltd was started by CEO Larry...

UC research featuring a mathematical model for quick-response, noise-cancellation designed to minimize sudden and unexpected noise caused by road hazards – bumps or potholes for example – will be presented in New York City Aug. 19-22. All noise is not necessarily equal – especially when it comes to sound minimization in automobiles. For instance, automakers have long used sound-absorbing materials (passive control) in the design of cars in order to minimize engine noise and the...