Faq's

Is it hard to set up? What if it breaks down? What if I break something? Does it work with Apple?

Can it track down every noise? How effective is it? What's the biggest problem with it? What drop in DB can I expect?

Is it hard to set up?

The most difficult part is getting the sound into the laptop. We have simplified this by again uniquely adapting an existing mass produced item.

What if it breaks down?

All components and software are covered by the original equipment manufacturers warranty. We aim to have replacement parts to our customers within 7 days.

What if I break something?

Replacement parts can be ordered and shipped through Noisefinder.com

Does it work with Apple?

Not at this stage.

Can it track down every noise?

Yes all sources are detectable, but our target is for users to be able to identify and attenuate 80% of out of limit noise sources. Loud constant noises are the easiest to detect. Sounds that vary in pitch, sounds that are created by a variety of sounds that interact and which then produce sympathetic vibrations and harmonics, sounds that are intermittent are difficult to detect. As the forum develops it will provide a wealth of information of where to look, and possible solutions. The more experience a user gains with Noisefinder.com, the better they become at detecting complex sources.

How effective is it?

In one case a maintenance technician was able to locate the source of boiler noise in 2 mins by being given the microphone and told to go look. He had previously spent three years trying to locate the source of the noise without the equipment.

In another case, a storeman was able to identify a faulty pump. The pump was 100m away inside a building and was one of a row of 20. He was given the unit set up in a laptop and no training.

What's the biggest problem with it?

The biggest issue is sunlight obscuring the computer screen. For outside use it needs an enclosure over the screen to mask the sunlight.

What drop in dBA can I expect?

The noise levels drops in the Solutions section are typical. They range between 5 and 20 dBA. In loud machine rooms reducing noise levels from around 105 dBA to 100 dBA can be done for little cost. Typically it is three or four simple things that are causing the noise.