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Acoustic Measurement Systems for Research & University Laboratories

Norsonic instruments are trusted in universities, polytechnics, and research institutes across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, India, and the GCC for acoustic teaching laboratories, environmental noise research, and advanced signal processing studies. Our Class 1 instruments provide research-grade data with the flexibility to support custom analysis workflows.

Instruments for Academic Acoustics

  • Nor150 Dual-Channel Analyser — ISO 16283 building acoustics, ISO 9614 sound intensity, ISO 3382 room acoustics, and ISO 8041 vibration all in one instrument — ideal for multi-discipline teaching labs
  • Nor848B Acoustic Camera — beamforming and microphone array signal processing research; Hextile modular design allows students to build and study different array geometries
  • Nor145 Sound Level Meter — Class 1 handheld for environmental noise field research and student practicals; 4G LTE and GPS for mobile monitoring studies
  • NorReview Software — open .nox data formats compatible with MATLAB, Python, and R for custom post-processing and thesis research workflows
  • Nor1290 Intensity Probe — p-p probe for teaching ISO 9614 sound intensity and the PRI quality indicator concept

Research Applications

  • Building acoustics field experiments (ISO 16283-1/-2/-3) and controlled laboratory validation
  • Room acoustics characterization — reverberation time (T20, T30, EDT), clarity C80, warmth BR, strength G
  • Beamforming, near-field acoustical holography (NAH), and microphone array signal processing research
  • Environmental noise exposure studies — community noise, transport noise, and health impact research
  • Human vibration experiments — whole-body vibration (ISO 8041) and psychoacoustics
  • Architectural acoustics research — speech intelligibility (STI), RASTI, and room acoustics design validation
  • Active noise control and acoustic metamaterial research (sound field analysis)

Teaching Laboratory Configurations

  • Basic acoustics lab: Nor145 + calibrator — Class 1 noise measurement practicals
  • Building acoustics lab: Nor150 + Nor277 + Nor279 + NorReview — ISO 16283 field testing exercises
  • Sound intensity lab: Nor150 + Nor1290 — ISO 9614 scanning and source identification workshops
  • Acoustic camera lab: Nor848B — beamforming, array geometry, and frequency-resolution exercises
  • Noise monitoring field course: Nor145 + NorCloud — environmental noise survey and reporting

Universities Using Norsonic in Asia

  • Acoustic engineering and environmental science departments across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
  • Architecture schools requiring ISO 16283 field measurement capability for building physics courses
  • Civil and mechanical engineering departments for NVH and structural vibration research
  • Environmental science programs conducting community noise exposure studies

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