by Memtech Acoustical Team | Aug 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many people do not realize how prominent hearing loss is. People experience hearing loss every day, but what does that mean? Hearing loss is when your ability to hear is reduced. A hearing loss makes it more difficult for you to hear speech and other sounds. The most...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Jun 21, 2017 | Acoustics Education
Everything in the world is resonant at some frequency. This means everything that exists vibrates at a certain rate when struck or excited. Some examples – the Earth has a resonant frequency of 8HZ (Hertz, or cycles per second) and the human eye has a resonant...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Jun 9, 2017 | Acoustics Education, Benefits of soundproofing, Tips & Tricks
More often than not noise transfers via ductwork – whether it be in a residence, an industrial facility, or a commercial office building. Sometimes the noise is from the HVAC system itself and other times the noise travels from vent to vent (ie. One person is...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | May 25, 2017 | Benefits of soundproofing, Health
If you work in a loud environment, you can be damaging your hearing over time. Although noise-induced hearing loss might be one of the biggest concerns for loud working environments, there are other concerns as well. Noise is a distraction that reduces productivity,...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | May 15, 2017 | Health
Second only to aging, loud noise is the leading cause of hearing loss among adults. A recent report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 24% of adults have audiometric notches. This suggests a high prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss....
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Jun 23, 2016 | Health
How To Guard Against Summer Ear Injuries! By Mark Rosenberg, M.D. Summer is here and I know I’m going to start seeing a lot more patients with ear complaints and injuries. Why? Many ear conditions and injuries arise from things associated with warm weather and...
