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Should you use a battery-powered leaf blower?

Soundproofist explains why many battery-powered leaf blowers are quieter than gas-powered ones and also effective

Battery-powered leaf blowers make significantly less noise. Yes, battery-powered leaf blowers still make noise. They can exceed over 80 decibels. But the noise from these rechargeable blowers doesn’t travel as far. And from what I’ve seen, their output averages in

Cary October 26, 2025 Good noise, Opinion, Solutions, Tools Read more

Sownd Affects offers sound solutions

Sownd Affects is a London-based organization that works on solutions for noise-sensitive people.

Sownd Affects is an “audio-inclusive” problem-solver When Marion Marincat lost his hearing at the age of 26, he turned this life-changing event into an opportunity to explore audio and noise issues. Using data analysis along with his background in architecture,

Soundproofist August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 Good noise, Podcast episodes, Solutions Read more

Hemp, mycelium and acoustics

Soundproofist looks at natural materials like hemp and mycelium for noise control

Can I use bio products like hemp and mycelium for soundproofing? If you’ve searched for information on sustainable home-building products, you’ve probably seen references to industrial hemp or mycelium. Certainly, hemp is touted as a carbon-neutral, non-toxic, sustainable alternative to

Soundproofist May 3, 2024November 10, 2024 Learning, Solutions Read more

Reducing vibration nuisance 101

Soundproofist discussed solutions to vibration nuisance with Alan Fierstein of Acoustilog

Low-frequency vibration feels intrusive At Soundproofist, we get lots of questions about how to stop persistent vibration nuisance in your home. Some of you live in apartment buildings with large HVAC systems or your adjacent neighbors run fans, air conditioners,

Soundproofist February 7, 2024February 8, 2026 Learning, Solutions Read more

Absorbing window noise

Build a noise absorber for the inside of your window. Micro perforations in the materials might help to reduce noise.

Can micro-perforations reduce noise inside a window frame? If you’ve looked at the websites of online soundproofing suppliers, you’ve probably seen that some of them offer products like wall paneling with small perforations in them. These perforations are designed to

Cary December 7, 2023November 10, 2024 Learning, Research, Solutions Read more

Using AI with bioacoustics — from rainforests to backyards

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

Soundproofist June 20, 2023May 5, 2024 Activism, Apps, Podcast episodes, Solutions, Tools Read more

When silence is dangerous: e-scooters and sound

When Silence is Dangerous, an article about alert sounds on e-scooters

The pursuit of alert sounds for e-scooters If you live in a city, you’ve probably shared a sidewalk with an electric scooter. Or maybe you’ve been startled by an e-scooter zooming past you from behind, and you didn’t hear it

Soundproofist December 3, 2022December 4, 2022 News, Research, Solutions Read more

Why your soundproofing didn’t solve your noise problem

Lessons learned - when your soundproofing project doesn't solve all your noise problems

Solving a noise problem takes a lot of research and planning. That means watching videos, reading articles, and reviewing your budget. You’ll eventually choose an affordable solution that you can actually implement. And you might be completely satisfied with the

Soundproofist November 27, 2022February 2, 2024 Learning, Opinion, Solutions Read more

“Ask Arline” podcast

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Arline Bronzaft answers your questions about noise issues Got questions about a noise problem? Here’s your opportunity to get advice from a leading noise expert, Dr. Arline Bronzaft. Dr. Bronzaft has 35 years of experience advising New Yorkers (and others

Cary September 16, 2022May 5, 2024 Learning, Podcast episodes, Solutions Read more

How to reduce window noise with plexiglass inserts

photo of plexiglass window inserts getting installed

Increase your window’s STC and minimize window noise Working from home? You might be familiar with the blast of a leaf blower from your neighbor’s driveway, or a steady flow of delivery trucks rattling up your street. On alternate days,

Cary December 30, 2021November 10, 2024 Learning, Solutions Read more
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32 | Sownd Affects – with Marion Marincat

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/episodes/17714046-32-sownd-affects-uk-with-marion-marincat.mp3

31 | No More Noise Toronto! – with Ingrid Buday

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/14723765-31-no-more-noise-toronto-with-ingrid-buday.mp3

30 | Washington Heights & noise – with Lucina Chavez-Rosique

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/14159545-30-washington-heights-noise-with-lucina-chavez-rosique.mp3

28 | Gunfire noise – a police shooting range in Cranston, R.I.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/12511988-28-gunfire-noise-with-citizens-from-cranston-rhode-island.mp3

27 | Reporting noise with “Right Avenues” app

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/11555291-27-right-avenues-noise-reporting-app-with-jimin-park.mp3

25 | Noise in India

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/10066939-25-noise-in-india-with-sumaira-abdulali.mp3

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