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…
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Why Do You Need a Windshield on a Sound Level Meter?
A windshield is a very useful part of your noise measurement equipment and there are several reasons why you should use a windshield when you are making noise measurements. Reduce the effects of wind & air movement across the microphone Protect the microphone from damage Keep the microphone capsule clean Expand your Noise Knowledge!Signup to the NoiseNews blog for the Read More…
Noise Facts for Noise Action Week
Here are some Noise Facts, courtesy of Noise Action Week The word noise derives from the Latin word ‘nausea’ meaning sickness. Vomiting is the world most unpopular sound according to a survey carried out by Trevor Cox of Salford Acoustics, Salford Acoustics Research Centre www.sound101.org 2007
Why should you have your Cirrus instrument calibrated by Cirrus? Part 2 of 6
The simple answer is that we designed and manufactured your instrument so we know it inside out. We have all of the information, procedures and equipment needed to service and calibrate your equipment and if there’s anything wrong with it, we can fix it before it’s calibrated. Expand your Noise Knowledge!Signup to the NoiseNews blog for the latest article updates 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…
Cirrus Product Training Courses – New Dates for 2011
A new set of dates are available for the Cirrus Product Training Course (CPTC) ready for 2011. Noise measurement equipment can often be a significant investment. To help you use your equipment effectively and make the best out of the investment that you have made, our workshops cover the use of our instruments, giving you tips and advice about how to Read More…
Don't let these New Year's resolutions fall on deaf ears!
Noise measurements specialist, Cirrus Research provides some New Year’s advice for employees Life and noise go hand-in-hand but the effect of noise is a subject that is rarely considered by individuals on a day-to-day basis. It is, however, a common workplace hazard that in many cases goes undetected until it is too late and hearing loss for the individual, or Read More…
Cirrus Research provides the Banks Group with something to make a noise about!
As one of the largest and most successful development teams in the UK, The Banks Group needs to be at the cutting edge of technology when planning and developing its sites. The need for environmentally conscious development is of course a prime concern for todayâs developers and it is with this in mind that The Banks Group uses Cirrus Research Read More…
Download your FREE whitepapers & guides
Are you looking to update your knowledge or get tips and tricks to help you with your noise measurements? Many of our customers are dealing with a wide range of different issues and situations and noise many only be a part of this. To help you keep up to date and to get more from your noise measurement equipment, weâve Read More…
Have you seen our new products?
2010 has been an exciting year for Cirrus with the launch of our new optimus sound level meters. This new range of sound level meters has been designed to be simple to use whilst giving you the very highest level of performance. There’s an optimus for every application from the most simple noise tests, through occupational and noise at work, all the way Read More…
