When his parents denied him a Super NES, he got mad. When they traded a prize Sega Genesis for a 2400 baud modem, he got even. Years of Internet shareware, eBay'd possessions and video game testing ...

Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

If you’ve hung around electronics for any length of time, you’ve surely heard of the decibel (often abbreviated dB). The decibel is a measure of a power ratio. Actually, the real measure is a bel, but ...

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Decibels (dB) are a unit for measuring sound. Since sound reproduction is critical for the home theater experience, it's ...

In Decibels: Use with caution, I reviewed the concept of decibels as a ratio of two powers (and sometimes voltages). Decibels are also used to indicate absolute power and voltage levels by specifying ...

In the radio-frequency (RF) microwave test and measurement world, engineers often deal with the power measurement unit of dBm instead of wattage (W). However, when entering the audio measurement arena ...

Due to its large dynamic range, the decibel is a useful unit of measure and is used in various applications, mainly in the ...

"Her music will lead us into the future." "No pressure." Chroma has revealed the official trailer for an indie thriller film titled Decibel, the second feature directed by producer / filmmaker Zac ...