Re: Measuring noise levels

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> -Dan Dugan
>
> p.s. I use 64dBA for my reference field because 1) it's 30dB below
> the standard 94dB used to rate the sensitivity of mics, 2) It isn't
> so loud it drives you crazy, and 3) a recorder set to around -5dbFS
> recording level with a 64dBA field seems to be ideal for most
> soundscapes.
>
> -dD-
>

Thanks Dan, I've been looking for that number. By FS do you mean hard
clipping?

You're the same Dan Dugan that I came across years ago when my
daughter was in a Waldorf school? (she asked to be removed with no
objections from us). Small world, BTW I won't mention it here again.

-Scott