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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

A reliable Android app that measures decibels and noise

SmarterNoise Pro is an Android app that measures decibel noise and frequency levels.

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

Cary November 10, 2023March 2, 2024 Apps, Learning, Tools Read more

How to use smartphone apps to measure noise

Soundproofist looks at noise-measuring smartphone apps

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 —

Cary June 10, 2023May 25, 2025 Apps, Learning, Tools Read more

What makes a city less noisy?

A side street near central Copenhagen

A look at Copenhagen   In the spring of 2022, I had an opportunity to spend time in a city I’ve wanted to visit for a long time: Copenhagen. Like some cities in the Netherlands, Copenhagen reimagined itself to increase

Cary May 14, 2022May 5, 2024 Learning, Opinion Read more

What’s inside your walls? A primer on the best insulation.

What’s inside your walls? A primer on the best insulation.

Just say “no” to hollow walls Do you live in a home with hollow walls? A lot of homes built before the 1990s have no insulation in them at all. Most newer construction does include basic insulation. Contractors often use

Soundproofist September 24, 2018February 14, 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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