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We are surrounded by sound. Communication devices, household appliances, machines, vehicles, aircraft, and more – all use sound either as a primary function or as an unwanted side-effect – noise.

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Fundamentals of Acoustics

Acoustic engineering requires powerful tools covering the entire measurement chain. We offer a comprehensive toolbox – from microphones and sound level meters to data acquisition systems and software for analysis, storage and sharing. Post-processing options allow you to create an efficient, and streamlined workflow customized for your needs.

End-to-end tools for measurement, analysis, and reporting—covering the entire acoustic testing chain.

Trusted support for meeting strict international noise and certification standards.

HBK delivers industry-leading tools for accurate sound analysis, from handheld environmental noise to R&D and industry testing.

Used by top companies to enhance product sound quality and speed up development.

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Article: Measuring Sound

If you’re new to noise measurement, understanding the basics of sound is a great place to start. This article explains what sound is, why it’s important to measure it, and how the decibel (dB) scale helps us make sense of what we hear.

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Engineer touching robot-controlled acoustic holography for hearing aid development. The measurements are coupled with Statistically Optimized Near-field Acoustic Holography (SONAH) from BKSV (now HBK).

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