We are delighted to announce that the optimus red and optimus green sound level meters have been Type Approved by the PTB in Germany!
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News and information from Cirrus Research plc
Noise complaints increased by over 50% during first lockdown year
CIEH has published the results of its flagship noise survey, which saw a large increase in noise-related complaints. This year’s report found that noise complaints increased by 54% between 2019/20 and 2020/21, as people adjusted to life during the first Covid-19 lockdown.
Alan Dudley Wallis (1935 – 2022)
The pioneering work that Dudley and his team started set the global standard for acoustic technology that others could only follow, and has led to Cirrus Research being amongst the world leaders in the design and manufacture of acoustic measurement instruments for prevention and eradication of noise-induced hearing loss
Tinnitus Awareness Week 2022
Today marks the beginning of Tinnitus Week, and here at Cirrus Research we’re driven to develop innovative instruments that will ultimately help to save people’s hearing from being irreparably damaged.
The SoundSign: your go-to for safety signage
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations state that companies must clearly define any areas where there is a noise hazard, and clearly notify workers of any potential danger of high noise levels so that they can put on hearing protection.
But how can you define these areas and notify your workers?
Happy Holidays from Cirrus Research
All of us here at Cirrus Research would like to thank all customers old and new for their continued support throughout 2021.
Following COP26, here’s what we’re doing to help protect the planet
Following the conclusion of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, we’ve been reflecting on how we do things, both internally and externally, and considering the action we can take as a business to minimise our environmental impact. We have recently pledged to halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with a longer-term view of reaching net-zero by 2050, as part of Read More…
Environmental noise monitoring, anytime, any place and anywhere
Cirrus Research is excited to announce the launch of their latest cloud-based noise monitoring system, Quantum Outdoor. Quantum Outdoor is a single solution for the remote monitoring of noise 24/7; it uses powerful cloud technology to give users control over their environmental noise impacts at their desktops.
Why Do Some Sounds Instantly Scare Us?
The spookiest time of the year is just around the corner, which means we’re going to be hearing scary sounds everywhere. But what is it that makes these spooky soundas instantly scare us?
Sound Level Meter Apps – How Accurate Are They?
There has been a growing awareness of the availability and application of sound level meter apps providing noise measurement functions. But how accurate are sound level meter apps when undertaking noise measurements? We did some research to look at the options.