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Reducing the Noise from Dogs in Kennels and Shelters . . . Using Sound Blankets

Reducing the Noise from Barking Dogs in Kennels and Shelters

It has long been documented that audible sound has profound physiological and psychological effects on all animals and can disturb the healthy equilibrium of the body.

This also means that noise affects pets – especially those who are boarded in animal shelters and kennels that are too noisy from barking dogs. The noise can be a physical stressor, especially on dogs, and can lead to behavioral, physiological, and anatomical responses.

In the article published in American Journal of Veterinary research, “Effects of Kennel Noise on Hearing in Dogs,” the authors found that acoustic analysis of the kennel environments revealed equivalent sound level values ranging between 100 and 108 dB sound pressure level .

 

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Measuring Noise: Loudness Comparison Chart in Decibels

Wow, that is LOUD! But how loud? Knowing the level of sound or noise is important if you are trying solve the issue of soundproofing it for audio recording work or just to maintain a healthy environment for people.

If you want or need to know the level of noise, here is a handy chart with some interesting numbers, collected from a variety of sources. It will help you understand the volume levels of various sources and how they can affect the human, and even animal, hearing.

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The Difference Between Condenser Microphones vs. Dynamic Microphones

If you are serious about your voice over career, it is important to have a working knowledge of the tools available for voice over actors.  For instance, the choice of microphone is crucial for quality audio recording.

However, before you jump into buying a microphone, it helps to do research on how microphones work, the reasons for acoustical treatment, and pretty much anything else that has to do with recording the human voice. You need to remember that the primary purpose of any high-quality recording is to re-create the reality of the moment in the most authentic and believable way possible. The simple fact is that the better the mic, the more authentic and accurate the audio recording will be. In fact, if quality was not a concern, we’d all still be using crystal or carbon microphones!

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Building Your Own Vocal Booth

Part 1. Considering building your own vocal studio.

The vocal booth is an integral part of audio recording business. If you are planning to build a sound booth for yourself, consider first what is the desirable outcome: If you have to work with a low budget, think what you can live with. If you want a studio quality booth, this might take some dough.

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