Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

Sound-level meter apps available for smart phones "can have a tremendous and far-reaching impact in the area of noise control," says the CDC. Do you have a favorite sound? Is it the sweet laughter of ...

Sound is pressure — the louder the sound, the greater the pressure. The greater the pressure, the more damage it can do to your ears. If you’re in a noisy environment, it’s important to know how ...

The sound meter was built with piezoelectric buzzer in reverse, as a microphone which makes a single transistor amplifier demonstrate its functionality. This leads the piezoelectric element to make ...

Thanks to the App Store, your iPhone can now morph into a number of different tools, from a sketchbook to a drum kit. Thanks to FaberAcoustical and its new SoundMeter application, the device is taking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Detroit noodle shop Ima uses a digital device that has nothing to do with food. Full disclosure: Outside of a few teenage gigs ...