The Optimus Red Sound Level Meter – in a Class 2 all of its own

Cirrus Research is offering a “One Product/One Price” package that covers all Noise at Work requirements through its Optimus Red noise measurement meters. With no hidden extras at hidden costs, the Optimus Red can claim to be the industry leading product that covers ALL areas of UK and European Noise at Work legislation, taking away any uncertainty for professionals looking Read More…

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The Noise Doctor makes a house call to Health & Safety North 2013

Cirrus Research, specialists in the design and manufacture of noise monitoring equipment will be exhibiting at this year’s Health & Safety North on October 9-10 at The Bolton Arena. Visitors to Cirrus Research at Stand 70 will be able to experience the new Noise Doctor concept, a three-step remedy for noise monitoring solutions. The Cirrus Research Noise Doctor offers a Read More…

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15 Year "No Quibble" Warranty on Sound Level Meters from Cirrus Research

Cirrus Research is the first and only UK manufacturer to offer a 15 year warranty on all its new noise measurement products. This exceptional cover starts with a two year return to base warranty against all faults but it is then extendable, one year at a time up to a maximum of fifteen years, as long as the products are Read More…

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Cirrus Research on hand to record World Record attempt for shouting!

Noise measurement experts Cirrus Research were called upon to record a Guinness World Record (GWR) bid for the World’s loudest shout! Bridlington Town Crier David Hinde hoped to claim the record of the World’s Loudest Shout, currently held by Northern Ireland school teacher Annalisa Flanagan, shouting the word “Quiet” at 121 Decibels (dB). To put this into perspective, it would Read More…

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Read the latest issue of The Measure, the Cirrus Research newsletter

The latest issue of The Measure, the Cirrus Research newsletter is now available to download. In this issue we’ve covered: A case study from Jersey Opera House featuring the Optimus Red sound level meter Updates to the Trojan Noise Nuisance Recorder Meet the Noise Doctor What’s the noisiest job in the UK? New type approvals for the Optimus sound level Read More…

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Applications for Sound Level Meters

There are many different applications for Sound level meters but the most common are Noise at Work/Occupational Noise and Environmental and Community Noise. There are also other more specialised applications such as Vehicle Noise Testing as well as basic noise measurements. Cirrus has range of instruments that can meet these applications. Click on the links below to find out more Read More…

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doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter Helmet Mount

The doseBadge Noise Dosimeter is traditionally mounted onto the shoulder of the person whose noise exposure will be measured. However, there may be situations where this is either not possible or where mounting the instrument onto a hard hat or helmet may be more suitable. For example, the type of clothing that the person is wearing may not be suitable Read More…

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What’s the UK’s noisiest job?

Airport Ground Staff, Teachers and Racing Drivers amongst the UK’s noisiest jobs New research to identify the noisiest jobs in the UK has revealed that millions of Brits are being exposed to dangerous decibels in the workplace. Sound experts at Echo Barrier, a company which provides noise management solutions across a number of industries, have identified 10 occupations where noise Read More…

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Testing fire alarm sounders to BS EN 5839

If you’re measuring the noise level from fire alarm sounders in accordance with BS EN 5839, the sound level meter that you use must meet a specified standard, BS EN 61672-1:2003, and must display the level in dB(A) using Slow Time Weighting. The instrument should meet at least Class 2 of BS EN 61672-1:2003 although a Class 1 instrument would Read More…

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Find your ideal sound level meter with our updated optimus product selector

Finding the best sound level meter for your application can often be a challenge. There are hundreds of different models and makes available, each with a wide range of functions and features, some of which you may need and some which you may not. To help you choose the best optimus sound level meter for your application and needs, we’ve updated Read More…

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