Having trouble recording structure-borne noise? Try this. If you’ve got a persistent hum or low-frequency sound in your building, it gets very pervasive. Yet when you try to measure the decibels or record the noise, it’s hard to capture accurately.
A reliable Android app that measures decibels and noise
SmarterNoise Pro ticks all the boxes for the ideal decibel meter Good news, Android users! If you’ve been searching for a reliable and affordable app to measure decibels and noise, try SmarterNoise Pro. It meets all our criteria for a
Using AI with bioacoustics — from rainforests to backyards
After deploying The Guardian in rainforests, this new audio tool is for home users Topher White had a great idea in 2011. He was working as a volunteer in Indonesia in a gibbon reserve. Topher discovered the sound of illegal
How to use smartphone apps to measure noise
Inexpensive decibel apps can capture noise data How loud is that noise? The next time you hear construction noise outside your window or get blasted by your neighbor’s leaf blower, you don’t have to wonder how loud it is —
Looking for a quieter new home?
How to avoid a potentially noisy building When you look for a new home, you already have a list of immediate needs to address: cost, location, access to school or work, security, and overall condition. What you might not notice
New York residents get a new app for neighborhood noise
Right Avenues helps New York City residents file and track noise complaints New York City was never considered “quiet.” But even in a city known for its loudness, many residents still need respite from the noise. The city’s sonic environment
Decibel meters, perception, and you
Why a noise might seem louder than its decibel reading If you try to measure the decibel level of a noise and get unexpected results, you’re not alone. Your results might depend on your tools and settings. What do decibel
Soundwalks – part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Antonella Radicchi
Increase your sonic awareness with soundwalks What is a soundwalk, exactly? That’s what we talk about in part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Antonella Radicchi, an architect and researcher based in Berlin. Antonella wrote “A Pocket Guide to Soundwalking,”
Hush City – an interview with Dr. Antonella Radicchi
Your digital contributions can help civic planning A conversation with the creator of the Hush City app Dr. Antonella Radicchi is a tireless advocate for reducing urban noise and enhancing public health. She tackles the issues through architectural planning, activism,
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My first contribution to the Hush City map! I was in a local park recently and realized that it was an ideal candidate for “Hush City.” Hush City is an app with a map. It’s part of a project headed