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Volume 2

Sound Pressure and Sound Power

Our resident noise guru Alberto Behar gives us a lesson on “Sound Pressure and Sound Power.”

The Best Hearing Protector

Alberto Behar explores the issue of hearing protection comfort related to usage.

Let’s Talk Basics!

When measuring sound or noise we often get immersed in dBA, sound pressures, intensity, levels, etc. Do we need all of those? Most probably, no! It depends what you want to describe/measure, but still you have to know which term to use and when! Alberto Behar will sort it out for us.

The New CSA Z94.2 Standard: Hearing Protection Devices — Performance, Selection, Care, and Use is Now Published

After 12 years there is now a new version of CSA Standard Z94.2 “Hearing protection devices Performance, Selection, Care, and Use.” Alberto Behar and Tim Kelsall bring us the highlights.

OCTAVE BANDS, WHAT’S THAT? (A Dialogue)

Ever wonder what an octave band is? Alberto Behar has the answer.

Volume 1

Motorcycle Noise – Part II

Alberto Behar provides his unique insights once again in Motorcycle Noise Part II.

Motorcycle Noise

Alberto tells us all about the science behind motorcycle noise.

THE (IN)FAMOUS NRR – NEW DERATING

In this issue’s Noisy Notes, Alberto Behar writes about the (in)famous Noise Reduction Rating.

Noise Regulation Needed

The author questions why the people performing audiometric tests in the province of Ontario are not licensed as is the case in other Canadian provinces.