Sound Power
Sound Power is the most universal of all acoustic metrics. Sound Power measurements can be used to make absolute comparisons between different products, predict the sound pressure level in any given environment, and determine acoustic hotspots via sound source ranking.

Bruel & Kjaer has been measuring sound power since the first international standards came out in the 1950’s. Offering complete turnkey solutions as well as individual components, Bruel & Kjaer can help you make the most accurate sound power measurements possible and ensure full compliance with any international standard.

PULSE Based Solutions
> Free Field Solution
The most common way to measure sound power is in a free field environment. Read about our turnkey, Excel based PULSE solution that meets ISO 3744, 3745, and 3746.

> Reverberation Solution
Measuring sound power in a reverberation chamber is another common technique that is less expensive than traditional free field techniques. The PULSE Sound Power Value pack makes it easy to meet the reverb standards - ISO 3741 and 3743.

> Intensity Solution
Don't have an anechoic or reverb chamber handy? No problem - use Sound Intensity to calculate Sound Power. Read more about how PULSE makes measuring sound power to ISO 9614-2 easy and painless.

> EU Noise Directive
The EU Noise Directive 2000/14/EC mandates that manufacturers of heavy machinery used outdoors must be labeled with a guaranteed sound power level. Learn more about the directive and PULSE based solutions to help you meet that requirement.

Sound Level Meter Based Solutions
> Sound Level Meters
If you need a simple handheld sound power solution, check out the full line of Bruel & Kjaer sound level meters. Whether you want a simple overall SLM or an advanced realtime 1/n octave device, we have it all.

> Acoustic Determinator
This simple to use software is ideal for taking Sound Level Meter data and calculating sound power. Able to handle large numbers of measurements and connect up to the Bruel & Kjaer 2260, this software can make sound power calculations a breeze.

Net Courses
> Sound Power per Standards
> Intro to Acoustics
> Selecting the Right Microphone
> Intro to Sound Quality
Data Sheets
> Sound Power Solutions
> Noise Source Identification Solutions
> 2260 Handheld Intensity Analyzer
> PULSE Sound Quality
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