Testing of ANR (Active Noise Reduction) headsets

Authors

  • A. Behar IBBME, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont., Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic noise measurement, Attenuation, Ear protectors, Insertion losses, Noise abatement, Speech intelligibility, Active noise reduction headsets, Earmuffs

Abstract

The Sensory Communications group at the University of Toronto is currently studying a method that uses an Acoustical Test Fixture (ATF or Artificial Head) and allows for the measurement of Insertion Loss (IL). In this paper, an overview is given on the repeatability from consecutive measurements on the same protector, between protectors of the same type, as well as comparison between protectors of different types and from different manufacturers.

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Published

2001-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Behar A. Testing of ANR (Active Noise Reduction) headsets. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2001 Sep. 1 [cited 2023 Sep. 25];29(3):52-5. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1380

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2001)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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