Starting at midnight on one of the busiest nights for Raleigh's nightlife scene, the city will implement new noise limits.

Generally, the ordinance aims to restrict loud noises in the early hours of the morning, with some leeway on weekends.

From the Richter scale to sound pressure, many modern units utilize the logarithmic “base 10” system. But to many engineers, the decibel (dB) remains one of the trickiest concepts of test and ...

One of the most difficult-to-understand terms for newcomers (and even experienced enthusiasts) in audio and sound reproduction is the decibel, partly because it’s a measure of relative intensity or ...

Six weekend measurements in Glenwood South exceeded 100 dB; highest reading 102 dB. City proposes tiered decibel limits for Glenwood South, permits, and citywide rules. Council plans enforcement via ...

DELCAMBRE, KATC - Police in Delcambre are now using decibel meters to crack down on excessive noise, following years of complaints from frustrated residents. Starting this week, Delcambre police ...

An ordinance proposed in Cedarburg would cap the maximum sound level at 65 decibels. FOX6 measured levels on Washington Avenue over that limit with no live music nearby. Some residents have complained ...

An acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer are staring at their devices in a Peruvian restaurant in downtown Washington. “What are you getting?” “Let’s see … it’s fluctuating.” “I ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Six weekend measurements in Glenwood South exceeded 100 dB; highest reading 102 dB. City proposes tiered decibel limits for Glenwood ...