In Decibels: Use with caution, I reviewed the concept of decibels as a ratio of two powers (and sometimes voltages). Decibels are also used to indicate absolute power and voltage levels by specifying ...

Musicians in Montauk are asking East Hampton town officials to reconsider decibel levels allowed at bars with live music, saying that the new levels are too low and killing the vibe of the town.

Researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center found that noise in patient rooms sometimes reaches twice the maximum 30-40 decibel level recommended by the World Health Organization, ...

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A debate over the creation of new districts where noise levels would be allowed to increase fell to the wayside Wednesday when city officials came to a consensus to increase decibel levels citywide as ...

The Des Moines City Council gave preliminary approval Monday for new sound rules for outdoor concert venues.The decision follows a flood of complaints after last year's 515 Alive music festival at ...