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 determining factor for the highest cry, the measurements made included a wide range of other noise data including the LAeq, LCPeak, LAE and 1:1 Octave Band frequency information for each competitor.

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Noise measuring equipment used during championships

Cirrus Research plc used its specialist range of noise measurement equipment to measure the loudest cry at the British Town Crier Championships, organised and sponsored by East Yorkshire Events, held in Bridlington, East Yorkshire this weekend 7 and 8 August. The 27 criers from all over the UK were tested on volume, clarity, diction and inflection and the ability to engage their audience during head to head heats.

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