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Sound isolation rooms.


Innovative audiometric au·di·om·e·ter  
n.
An instrument for measuring hearing activity for pure tones of normally audible frequencies. Also called sonometer.



au
 rooms and suites for all audiologic measurements and research combine excellent performance and versatile design. Choice of eight standard models of 4-thick, single-wall Eckel Audiometric Rooms are offered to meet most needs.

Wall, ceiling, and floor panels provide outstanding noise reduction. Panels are connected and secured to each other using a special cam-locking panel design. The acoustic door, which incorporates a continuous magnetic seal, has an acoustic attenuation Loss of signal power in a transmission.
Attenuation

The reduction in level of a transmitted quantity as a function of a parameter, usually distance. It is applied mainly to acoustic or electromagnetic waves and is expressed as the ratio of power densities.
 comparable to that of the walls. Structurally borne noise is effectively isolated through the independent floor by rubber-in-shear mounts.

The standard, built-in jack panel adapts to all audiometers. Doctors, audiologists and hearing aid dispensers A hearing aid dispenser is a person licensed to prescribe and dispense hearing aids.

Hearing Aid Dispensers provide testing for the purpose of supplying hearing aids to individuals with hearing loss.
 not only can conduct a full range of diagnostic measurements, but also can perform all audiologic assessments.

A 24" x 30" built-in, double-glazed, 1/4" acoustic glass window ensures the integrity of the room's performance, permits visual observation and monitoring, and prevents any feeling of claustrophobia claustrophobia /claus·tro·pho·bia/ (-fo´be-ah) irrational fear of being shut in, of closed places.

claus·tro·pho·bi·a
n.
An abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces.
. The spacious interior has a noise level below the binaural binaural /bi·nau·ral/ (bi-naw´r'l) pertaining to both ears.

bin·au·ral
adj.
Having or relating to both ears.



binaural

pertaining to both ears.
 threshold of hearing. It supplies at least 12 air changes an hour, keeping the room fresh and pleasant.
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Publication:Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Article Type:Brief Article
Date:Mar 1, 2000
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