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The world of acoustics is overflowing with terms and parameters. For example; Lmax is often used to describe the maximum sound level, but was the measurement A-weighted and was a Fast, Slow or Impulsive time weighting used. Already we have introduced several variables for one basic measurement, without mentioning the measurement duration.

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To describe any A-weighted, Fast Time Constant, Maximum measurements correctly, we should use the LAFmax term. However in the real world many people continue to use the 'simple' Lmax. Similarly the terms L= 90 dB, 90 dBA or 90 dB(A) are often used to describe the same 90% of the time value

This glossary is for visitors and customers who come across a term they do not know, or are not sure about. We explain what the term 'means' in the practical world and where appropriate we also include the IEC and/or the ASA definitions.

Listing terms alphabetically means related terms may be spread around the site, so we have included links where appropriate, to our pages devoted to the major acoustic topics

So you can look up items using our alphabetic and/or topic links at the top of every page, or enter a word or phrase into our Google site search.

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