We have mostly all heard that birdsong is theraputic and relaxing. However do we realise that as humans, we are sometimes influencing birdsong in unexpected ways. A blackbird in London has recently been recorded making siren sounds and a parrot has added the most popular YouTube soundtrack to it’s routine! Click here to watch the […]
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Coping strategies when living with tinnitus
(Photo – Shutterstock) Having tinnitus can make life hard. Here is some simple advice helping you cope with the constant noise of tinnitus: http://www.hear-it.org/How-to-live-with-tinnitus 9 out of 10 Belgian students experience tinnitus! http://www.hear-it.org/Nine-out-of-ten-Belgian-students-experience-tinnitus
Why listening is so much more than hearing…..
A thought provoking article was written recently in the New York Times which challenges us to really think and explore what we hear – right now! Please read it and share the message to help everyone take control of their sensory experience and change minds when it comes to our sound. It is a simple […]
New approach to Annual UK Acoustic conference
Andrew Parkin – Vice President ANC and Partner at CUNDALL Acoustics gives info regarding latest updates. A recent joint IOA and ANC Annual Conference in Birmingham, UK. Took place on 5-7th November, where the Institute of Acoustics and the Association of Noise Consultants participants joined up bringing together acousticians from a wide range of academic […]
Now over 1000 members of Acoustic Bulletin Group on LinkedIn
During November the Acoustic Bulletin group surpassed 1000 members. Following on from our article in march this year our group continues to grow with diverse input and discussions. We encourage you to participate and interact with the other room acoustic enthusiasts in the group. Click here to join.
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The mystery of the “cocktail party” effect solved!
Photo: Hear-it.org Scientists from the University of California have found out how “the cocktail party effect” works. The cocktail party effect is the well-known human ability to focus on and pick out the speech of one person in a large crowd where there is a lot of background noise. The cocktail party effect has both […]
“Why architects need to use their ears” – TED talk
Julian Treasure’s latest TED talk “Why architects need to use their ears” published last night, challenges architects and all of us to design spaces for our ears. He focuses on acoustic issues in Schools and Hospitals, whilst challenging the world to think and introduce sound designers (acousticians as you are known) earlier in planning stages. […]
Highest sound levels at this summers Olympics
Usain Bolt did silence his critics this summer, but when were sound levels unbearable at the London Olympics? According to The Mail, Campbell Associates using their sound level meters measured some of the recent events, the target sound barrier would be the figure of 105 decibels – the noise you hear standing next to a […]
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