From the Richter scale to sound pressure, many modern units utilize the logarithmic “base 10” system. But to many engineers, the decibel (dB) remains one of the trickiest concepts of test and ...

Six weekend measurements in Glenwood South exceeded 100 dB; highest reading 102 dB. City proposes tiered decibel limits for Glenwood South, permits, and citywide rules. Council plans enforcement via ...

An ordinance proposed in Cedarburg would cap the maximum sound level at 65 decibels. FOX6 measured levels on Washington Avenue over that limit with no live music nearby. Some residents have complained ...

Starting at midnight on one of the busiest nights for Raleigh's nightlife scene, the city will implement new noise limits.

One of the most difficult-to-understand terms for newcomers (and even experienced enthusiasts) in audio and sound reproduction is the decibel, partly because it’s a measure of relative intensity or ...

TAUNTON — A new noise ordinance aims to keep residential neighborhoods no louder than a "quiet restaurant" after 10 p.m. City politicians and staff have worked for months on the new rules, which set ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Six weekend measurements in Glenwood South exceeded 100 dB; highest reading 102 dB. City proposes tiered decibel limits for Glenwood ...