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December 2009

Cirrus launches SoundSign, the world's first noise activated warning sign for pubs and restaurants

The Sound Sign is a highly visible noise activated warning sign, which has been designed for use in environments where there is a need to warn or indicate when a designated noise level is exceeded.

As more people take to drinking in designated outside smoking areas, an ever increasing number of venues across the UK are coming under scrutiny for excessive noise from the Environmental Health department, police and residential groups. Bars and restaurants in residential areas need to be increasingly aware of their noise levels, or risk being served abatement notices or hefty fines.

James Tingay, Group Marketing Manager for Cirrus Research explains:

SoundSign can help reduce the effort required by staff to control noise, whilst simultaneously helping venues to keep within environmental noise regulations.

Just like the cameras in residential areas that inform motorists that they are breaking the speed limit, the sound sign can be used in pubs to inform punters and staff when acceptable noise levels are exceeded. Up to three Remote Display Units can be quickly and simply connected to the Master Unit, mirroring the action and information of the controlling Sound Sign. It has already found favour in libraries and office spaces across Europe, and a new weatherproof version could be used in beer gardens and outdoor smoking areas.

For more information, visit the SoundSign Website

Cirrus Research plc has over 30 years experience of the design and manufacture of noise measurement instruments and is accredited to ISO9001:2008. During that time, the company has developed a reputation for producing robust, practical equipment which can perform in real situations. All Cirrus equipment is made in the UK and the company is responsible for all after sales service and calibration work. Spare parts and support are therefore always available.