Due to high demand, we’ve added a new set of dates for our Cirrus Product Training Workshops. The latest dates are: Thursday 29th March 2012, Castle Combe Circuit, Wiltshire Wednesday 4th April 2012, Oulton Park Circuit, Cheshire Wednesday 11th April 2012, Brands Hatch Circuit, Kent Wednesday 20th June 2012, Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast Tuesday 10th July 2012, Brands Hatch Circuit, Read More…
Tag Archives: measurement
Noise levels from fireworks – a very unscientific measurement!
This year, Bonfire Night (5th November for anyone who doesn’t know) fell on a Saturday this year and despite the forecast of rain, myself and my colleagues Gill Cussons, Justin Barker and Nigel Palmer braved the weather with the aim of measuring the noise levels at our local fireworks displays. We didn’t set out any rules as to where these Read More…
Where can I get advice about noise measurement instruments?
This may sound like an odd question, especially when you consider what we do at Cirrus!. The obvious answer would be to say “Cirrus” and that’s what I’m going to say. Ask us and we’ll be pleased to help. Over the course of our history (which goes back 40 years!), we’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge, information and advice about Read More…
Do you have a question about noise measurement instruments?
At Cirrus we’ve been designing and manufacturing noise measurement instruments for over 40 years (2010 marked our 40th Anniversary!) so we’ve got a lot of knowledge and information stored  that we are happy to share with you. If you have a question about noise measurement instruments, let us know and we’ll try get you an answer. For example, we’ve already Read More…
Why do I need to calibrate my noise measurement instruments? Part 1 of 6
If you are using your noise measurement instrument to meet any Standards, Regulations or Guidelines it is essential that your equipment is measuring accurately. If you are working to the Noise at Work Regulations 2005, or any ISO or BS EN standard that requires the use of noise measurement equipment, the standards to which the equipment must comply will be Read More…
Celebrate our 40th Anniversary at Safety & Health 2011
If you are planning to visit the Safety & Health Expo at the NEC from the 17th to 19th May 2011, come and see us on stand T40, Hall 2 and join us in our 40th Anniversary celebrations. For 40th years, Cirrus has been manufacturing noise measurement instruments and our new products give you everything you need for noise at Read More…
Meet the Trojan – Our new Noise Nuisance Recorder
2011 sees the launch of our new digital Noise Nuisance Recorder. The Trojan is an all-new noise nuisance recorder designed specifically to meet the needs of Environmental Health Officers and Housing Associations. Simple to use, quick to setup and very powerful, the Trojan has all of the features needed to help users measure, monitor and record noise nuisance including the Read More…
Noise measurement in the refuse and recycling sector – the shattering reality!
The ability for a local authority to provide an efficient and effective refuse and recycling service is pivotal for both residents and the upkeep of the surrounding environment. However with the increased noise levels that new recycling initiatives generate it is imperative that the welfare of operatives working in this sector is looked after rigorously. David Wilford of No Going Read More…
Just how loud is a vuvuzela? Part 1
Every since the Vuvuzela made itself heard at the World Cup in South Africa, there has been a wealth of information about how they could be damaging to hearing and how they compare to noises from aircraft taking off and so on. To see just how loud a Vuvuzela can be, we made some measurements with a small 35cm horn. Read More…
Britain’s Loudest Town Crier measures over 105dB
The noise measurements made at the recent British Town Crier Championship revealed some interesting statistics about the competitors. Michael Wood, Town Crier for the East Riding of Yorkshire, was recorded at a level of 105.4 dB(A) (LAFmax) at a distance of 2M, some 3dB higher than the next highest recorded level. Although the highest LAFmax level was used as the Read More…
