UK - London-based ear monitor and hearing protection specialist Sensorcom has announced the release of Soundcheck, a simple key-fob style audio level meter designed to give a visual indication of noise levels. Suitable for use in music venues, theatres, nightclubs and in industry, Soundcheck has a traffic-light format of visual display to indicate when audio levels are safe or too high to work in without ear protection. Current and future noise at work legislation stipulates that employers must be aware of noise levels and must provide hearing protection beyond 90dB, also known as the 'Second Action Level'. This figure reduces to 87dB from April 2006.

Operation of Soundcheck is simple: a single button activates the device and from the resultant display the noise levels can be interpreted from the flashing or steady-state of the LEDs; the red LED indicates the noise level is at a potentially dangerous level. Soundcheck is battery operated and will perform up to 1000 measurement on one set of button cells, says Sensorcom.

Hearing damage and tinnitus are reaching epidemic levels in the UK and it these conditions cannot be reversed; the only treatment being the use of a hearing aid or assistive listening device. Sensorcom also provides a wide range of attenuating and standard earplugs as well as offering custom-fit version for ultimate comfort and discretion. Sensorcom also supports the RNID's Don't Lose the Music campaign which promotes safe listening.

(Lee Baldock)


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