ENTRY LEVEL CLASSROOM NOISE MONITOR
Making noise ...
Making noise visible is a simple yet effective way of self-regulating noise and thereby reducing noise levels, creating room for concentration with less interruption.
ADVANTAGES OF SOUNDEAR:
A group of researchers studied the effects of using a SoundEar device to visualise classroom noise levels. They studied 3 classrooms and found that the average noise levels dropped 1.4 dB and that the maximum noise levels were reduced by 3.9 dB after introducing the SoundEar noise meter to the classrooms.
Teachers found that using SoundEar was beneficial and that it had a positive effect on their students, as well as creating a better classroom environment. Learners had a greater awareness of noise levels and classrooms were less noisy with the device.
The whitepaper on the Effect of Visual Feedback On Classroom Noise Levels can be viewed here.
- Makes noise visible
- Easy to understand: when the ear turns red, it is time to quiet down
- Has a positive effect on noise levels
- Easy to use and cost-effective
- Creates a better classroom environment.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Schools with open plan learning environments. Kindergartens, after-school care, classrooms, day-care centres, music rooms, youth clubs, rehearsal rooms, music venues, libraries or any environment that requires self-regulated noise management.
SoundEar Classic is quite easy to use. Simply plug it in and hang it on a visible spot on the wall (away from noisy machines or textiles that may interfere with accurate measurement). You can use the dial on the back of the SoundEar to set the threshold of the system to determine its response to change colour.