Portable Silence? I could use that after listening to my relatives!

So here’s a neat product designed to create a quiet space in the middle of an airport or any other human-noise generated area. Reminds me of half-height phone booths. Remember them?

http://www.aircraftinteriorsexpo.com/__novadocuments/75450?v=635604666405200000

Here’s the full article on the companies active reduction products.

http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/style/homes_and_gardens/Improve/article1632313.ece

Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Here’s a fact filled web site on hearing loss due to noise (i.e. not genetic hearing loss). Lots of basic stuff but a good all-around lexicon of terms and causes.

http://american-hearing.org/disorders/noise-induced-hearing-loss/

My local pub/bar is too noisy. How to quiet what appears to be unquietable (sp?).

Here’s a British article about noise control in bars/pubs. It’s from 2006, but no less germane.

Doors, windows, walls, speakers, duct work etc….

http://www.soundservice.co.uk/soundproofing_for_pubs_and_clubs.html

Noise Control in Your Car is possible.

Here’s a good article about how to keep noise down in the car (not gagging your kids, REAL noise control!)

http://elevatingsound.com/your-guide-to-getting-a-quiet-car/