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magniX Continued Flight Testing Reveals Electric Aircraft Significantly Reduce Noise Pollution

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Classical mechanics, Sound, Qualia, Acoustics, Noise pollution, NOiSE, Aircraft noise pollution, Electric aircraft, Occupational noise, Airport, Environmental noise

EVERETT, Wash., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today shared noise results from flight testing of the eBeaver aircraft which demonstrate a significant reduction in noise pollution from an electric aircraft versus a conventional one.

Key Points: 
  • EVERETT, Wash., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today shared noise results from flight testing of the eBeaver aircraft which demonstrate a significant reduction in noise pollution from an electric aircraft versus a conventional one.
  • Several studies have shown the negative impact aircraft noise has on people including adverse effects to both physical and mental health.
  • In fact, one study published by Noise and Health International Journal found that aircraft noise is one of the most detrimental environmental effects of aviation.
  • With decreased noise, electric aircraft can open up greater mobility across airports that are currently restricted due to noise regulations.

magniX Continued Flight Testing Reveals Electric Aircraft Significantly Reduce Noise Pollution

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Classical mechanics, Sound, Qualia, Acoustics, Noise pollution, NOiSE, Aircraft noise pollution, Electric aircraft, Occupational noise, Airport, Environmental noise

EVERETT, Wash., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today shared noise results from flight testing of the eBeaver aircraft which demonstrate a significant reduction in noise pollution from an electric aircraft versus a conventional one.

Key Points: 
  • EVERETT, Wash., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today shared noise results from flight testing of the eBeaver aircraft which demonstrate a significant reduction in noise pollution from an electric aircraft versus a conventional one.
  • Several studies have shown the negative impact aircraft noise has on people including adverse effects to both physical and mental health.
  • In fact, one study published by Noise and Health International Journal found that aircraft noise is one of the most detrimental environmental effects of aviation.
  • With decreased noise, electric aircraft can open up greater mobility across airports that are currently restricted due to noise regulations.

NoiseAware Raised $8 Million Series A Funding to Expand Rental Property Protection Service

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Renting, NOiSE, Short-term rental

DALLAS, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NoiseAware , the leader in smart noise monitoring, announced it has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by S3 Ventures and Thayer Ventures (NASDAQ: TVACU).

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NoiseAware , the leader in smart noise monitoring, announced it has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by S3 Ventures and Thayer Ventures (NASDAQ: TVACU).
  • The investment positions the company, which has monitored over one million stays, to accelerate product innovation and market expansion.
  • Developed by a rental property owner in 2015, NoiseAware was the first to enter the market with a solution to the number one signal of potential property damage noise.
  • The company has helped short-term rental homeowners and managers save $105 million in lost rental revenue due to noise disturbances.

Fairview Microwave Releases New SMT Noise Sources Covering 0.2 MHz to 3 GHz Frequency Ranges

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Electrical engineering, Telecommunications engineering, Technology, NOiSE, Microwave, Dual in-line package, Additive white Gaussian noise, Surface-mount technology, Radar

Applications include microwave radio, communication systems, military and commercial radar, base station infrastructure, test and measurement, and telecom data links.

Key Points: 
  • Applications include microwave radio, communication systems, military and commercial radar, base station infrastructure, test and measurement, and telecom data links.
  • Fairview Microwave's new line of noise sources includes nine models with dual in-line pin (DIP) and industry standard SMT gullwing pin surface mount packaging options.
  • They cover frequency ranges from 0.2 MHz to 3 GHz and provide a source of additive white gaussian noise (AWGN) with a crest factor of 5:1.
  • "With this addition of miniature SMT packaged noise sources, we can fully address designers' needs for circuit board level proof-of-concept or prototype applications.

Fairview Microwave Releases New SMT Noise Sources Covering 0.2 MHz to 3 GHz Frequency Ranges

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 26, 2021
Electrical engineering, Telecommunications engineering, Technology, NOiSE, Microwave, Dual in-line package, Additive white Gaussian noise, Surface-mount technology, Radar

Applications include microwave radio, communication systems, military and commercial radar, base station infrastructure, test and measurement, and telecom data links.

Key Points: 
  • Applications include microwave radio, communication systems, military and commercial radar, base station infrastructure, test and measurement, and telecom data links.
  • Fairview Microwave's new line of noise sources includes nine models with dual in-line pin (DIP) and industry standard SMT gullwing pin surface mount packaging options.
  • They cover frequency ranges from 0.2 MHz to 3 GHz and provide a source of additive white gaussian noise (AWGN) with a crest factor of 5:1.
  • "With this addition of miniature SMT packaged noise sources, we can fully address designers' needs for circuit board level proof-of-concept or prototype applications.

Sonim Introduces Stone Mountain Remote Speaker Microphones with DSP Noise Cancellation and PTT-over-Cellular Solution

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Classical mechanics, Articles, Sound, Audio engineering, Noise reduction, Acoustics, Active noise control, Noise control, NOiSE

The Epic RSM Series with ProClearTM Digital Signal Processing (DSP) noise cancellation is compatible with the Sonim XP8 and XP5s rugged phones.

Key Points: 
  • The Epic RSM Series with ProClearTM Digital Signal Processing (DSP) noise cancellation is compatible with the Sonim XP8 and XP5s rugged phones.
  • These RSMs, when combined with the Sonim handsets and PTT-over-Cellular service, provide DSP noise cancellation for clear audio even in the noisiest environments.
  • "Stone Mountain has raised the bar in enhanced noise cancellation, making this solution a clear choice for those who require high quality audio in loud, demanding work environments."
  • Stone Mountain and Sonim collaborated with a mining client to develop a mission critical communications solution that would perform well in high noise and dust environments.

After a Year of Working From Home, Nearly Half of People Struggle with Disruptions and Working Longer Hours to Compensate

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Classical mechanics, Sound, Qualia, Audio engineering, Acoustics, Noise reduction, Audiology, NOiSE, Noise-cancelling headphones, Headphones, Noise pollution, Active noise control

This is still happening after a year of adapting to the "new normal" of working and studying from home.

Key Points: 
  • This is still happening after a year of adapting to the "new normal" of working and studying from home.
  • Home workers and students are utilizing technology like noise canceling headphones to minimize distractions, but they are still having trouble with noisy distractions.
  • 55% of respondents are working longer hours to finish their tasks due to noise disruptions.
  • Our ProCore solid-core doors reduce noise by up to 50% and are more affordable than one might think."

Power Generator Noise-Control ZombieBox Receives 'Series A' Investment from DWP to Accelerate Growth and Meet Rising Demand

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Articles, Acoustics, Noise pollution, Pollution, Urban planning, Urbanization, NOiSE, Academic disciplines

ZombieBox, the world's firstat-scaleproducer of sound-reductionenclosures for portable and standby generators,is experiencing rapidly growing demandfor their signature noise-reduction products.

Key Points: 
  • ZombieBox, the world's firstat-scaleproducer of sound-reductionenclosures for portable and standby generators,is experiencing rapidly growing demandfor their signature noise-reduction products.
  • Sales of home generators are at an all-time high due todynamicweather conditions related to climate change, as well as the effects of aging power infrastructures and thetransitionfrom traditional power to sustainable energy sources.
  • The abundance of home generators, particularly in coastal municipalities, has led to increased noise pollution.
  • Purchasers of alternate power solutions are now considering noise-mitigation strategies, such as thesolutionsoffered byZombieBox.The company's products, which include avarietyof enclosures and panels,reduce noise pollution and protect generators fromadverseweather.

INVISIO Year-end Bulletin 2020: Acquisition strengthens INVISIO's growth potential

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Monday, February 15, 2021
Acoustics, Sound, Racal, Thales Group, Audiology, NOiSE, Headset, Academic disciplines, Applied sciences, Technology

"INVISIO is closing 2020 with an intensive fourth quarter, where the acquisition of Racal Acoustics represents an important milestone.

Key Points: 
  • "INVISIO is closing 2020 with an intensive fourth quarter, where the acquisition of Racal Acoustics represents an important milestone.
  • All in all, INVISIO is well prepared for meeting 2021, but the challenges should not be underestimated.
  • INVISIO announced the acquisition of Racal Acoustics, a world-leading supplier of systems for communication and hearing protection for environments with constant high noise.
  • INVISIO launched an in-house developed over-the-ear headset - INVISIO T7.

Videotel Digital's HyperSound Directional Speakers Now Offer Improved Sound Quality and a Touch-less Audio Solution

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Classical mechanics, Mechanics, Mechanical engineering, Audio engineering, Music technology, Consumer electronics, Acoustics, Sound, Digital signage, Loudspeaker, NOiSE, Directional sound

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Videotel Digital, the only manufacturer serving the digital signage industry with a wide variety of innovative touch-less peripherals that work with non-proprietary players, in addition to reliable and affordable industry-grade digital signage interactive media players, looping DVD players, and directional sound speakers, today announced that their line of HyperSound Directional Speakers now has improved sound quality.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Videotel Digital, the only manufacturer serving the digital signage industry with a wide variety of innovative touch-less peripherals that work with non-proprietary players, in addition to reliable and affordable industry-grade digital signage interactive media players, looping DVD players, and directional sound speakers, today announced that their line of HyperSound Directional Speakers now has improved sound quality.
  • HyperSound's sound quality has always been crystal clear, but the new enhancements allow the sound to be played at lower levels with exceptional clarity, which means users can create even tighter sound zones without concern about ambient noise or adjacent distraction.
  • Lisa Schneider, Videotel Digital's EVP of Marketing and Sales said, "The modifications to HyperSound's directional speakers now make it possible to consider audio for digital signage installations that may have previously been unable to use sound due to ambient noise."
  • She added, "This solution works best when paired with Videotel Digital's touch-less sensors, which automatically trigger content when a viewer approaches the screen."