ASA/ANSI S3.47-2014 (R2023): Hearing Assistance Devices
You are sitting in a packed auditorium. A speaker steps to the podium, and around you, the audience settles into silence. For someone with hearing…
ASA/ANSI S1.8-2016 (R2025): Acoustic Reference Values
Accurate measurement of sound and vibration depends on clearly defined reference values that assure consistency across scientific and engineering applications. ASA/ANSI S1.8-2016 (R2025): Reference Values…
ISO 3744:2025— Acoustics, Sound Power Levels in Free Field
From large-scale industrial and construction equipment to smaller residential appliances, the sound generated by these various products can have significant consequences on health, safety, and…
ASA/ANSI S3.46-2013 (R2023): Hearing Aids
Before modern hearing aids, people in the 13th century with hearing loss were using hollowed out horns of animals, such as cows and rams. It…
ASA/ANSI ASA S1.26-2014 (R2024): Sound Absorption
Imagine you are walking through a bustling city—where honking cars, street construction, and loud music from nearby restaurants all compete for your attention. This constant…
ASA/ANSI S2.8-2007 (R2025): Resilient Mounting Applications
Ever wondered why your washing machine does not make your whole house vibrate—or how skyscrapers stay calm during earthquakes? The answer lies in resilient mounts….
ASA/ANSI S12.61-2024: Noise Emission Values of Machinery
Due to the presence of machinery, engines, and heavy equipment, industrial environments can produce high levels of noise. The noise can be loud enough to…
ASA/ANSI S12.12-1992 (2024): Sound Power Levels
Using sound intensity measurements to determine the sound power of noise sources provides a more complete picture of a sound source. Not only indicating the…
IEEE 1932.1-2024: Licensed and Unlicensed Wireless Networks
Licensed and unlicensed wireless networks are different ways of using the radio spectrum to transmit and receive information. For a licensed spectrum, the government assigns these…