Pull out those earplugs to your iPod if you’re studying for a test or performing a task. And turn off the stereo. What you hear while trying to concentrate can be distracting and impair your ability to memorize and recall information. That’s the finding of a new study by researchers at the University of Wales […]
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Inter-noise 2011 Osaka, Japan – interview with organisers
Colin Campbell spoke with the organisers preparing Inter-noise 2011 in Osaka, Japan. He spoke with Congress President Ichiro Yamada, Head of Aviation Environment Research Centre, Airport Environment Improvement Foundation and Congress Secretary General Yamamoto Kohei, the Managing Director of Kobayasi institute of Physical Research who is also President of the Acoustical Society of Japan . […]
“The 24th April Bridge” creates a unique acoustic experience at conference
Within 1km of the Congress centre the imposing road and rail bridge over the Tagus “Ponte sobre o Tejo” http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/audio/dewplayer.swf?son=http://www.ecolaunch.se/Projects/Internoise10/Soundfile/bridge.mp3&bgcolor=#FFFFFF Listen to the unique soundfile which characterises the popular area surrounding the bridge. Colin Campbell spoke with Vitor Rosao Director at Doutorando Environmental Acoustics who explained…. The bridge was originally called “Ponte Salazar” after the […]
The sound of Vuvuzela’s – The most annoying sound in the world
It’s hard to not have heard the sound of vuvuzela’s, to some the most annoying sound in the world. Judge yourself and listen here Read here the explanation of an acoustic expert on how the Vuvuzela’s make their sound. The WC sofar… Portugal-Ivory coast 0-0 After the start of the WC, the first matches have […]
5 short questions – with Ann Charlotte Thysell
Monday afternoon, a short interview with Ann Charlotte Thysell of Tyrens in Sweden Ann Charlotte Thysell is a technical doctor in acoustics and works as an acoustic consultant for Tyrens in Sweden. What brings you to Inter-noise 2010, Ann-Charlotte? – Most of all, a good mixture of all kinds of acoustic topis and especially within […]
Listen to the world’s first audio recording!
U.S. researchers discovered a sound recording from 1860. It is probably the world’s oldest audible recording of a human voice. Read more and listen to how it sounds! According to the encyclopaedia, it was Thomas Edison who designed the first sound recorder. His recitation of “Mary had a little lamb” from 1877 has been considered […]
Rock star collaborates to showcase the theraputic sounds of special places
Photo: nme.com Photo:Andrew Butler Jarvis Cocker of Pulp has collaborated with the National Trust to create:- National Trust: The Album. (time to think) Comprising of British natural sounds including birdsong, crashing waves and wind breezing through a country garden. The National Trust for is well known for it’s restoration and preservation of some of the […]
Sound Planning – web portal to be explored
www.ljudplanering.se (sound planning) is a gathering place for many aspects of sound design and sound in the city – a live forum (in Swedish – at least so far) that is continuously updated with new experiences and knowledge. Here you can listen to city sounds, and compare the various solutions in the design affects the […]
Acoustic city planners wanted!
Sound policies in public environments usually have the approach of protecting us from, for instance noise. Lately adding sound for various reasons has been applied. How are we actually affected or influenced by sound? Perhaps we should employ acoustic city planners? At least this is what Björn Hellström suggests! In this article (in Swedish) Swedish […]
Sound Tourism
Have you ever listened to the singing ringing tree in the UK? On sound tourism – a travel guide to sonic wonders, you will be able to find all kinds of sound experiences from all over the world. Usually travel guides infrom us on all the must-sees. This website however provides you with hints on […]
