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1Hertz (cycles per second)

2A sound at a single frequency. A sound at a narrow band of frequencies that is significantly greater than the sound at adjacent frequencies would be similar to a tone.

3Sound pressure

4A-weighted sound-pressure level is better for describing outdoor sound

5Noise Criteria rating is better for describing sound in an office or classroom

6NC-35 (see Figure 75)

sound pressure, dB ref 20 mPa

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NC-65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NC-60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NC-55

 

 

 

NC-35

 

 

 

NC-50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NC-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NC-15

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octave-band frequency, Hz

Figure 75

7False

8True

9Receiver sound correction (or room effect)

10Reverberant

11ARI Standard 260–2001,Sound Rating of Ducted Air Moving and Conditioning Equipment

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