Acoustic Measurement: A Tutorial for Molecular Biologists

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• Personal Author:
  Davis, Rickie R.
• Description:
  Although skilled in in vitro techniques, the molecular biologist may not understand the finer points of acoustical measurement. Measurement is necessary whenever the auditory system function is being measured using the auditory brainstem response (ABR) or distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) or is being challenged by a noise exposure. While the theory of measuring an acoustic signal with a calibrated measuring microphone is simple, in practice, it can become complex. The present article presents guidelines for measuring acoustic stimuli which is within the abilities of a well equipped laboratory. It also presents a set of links for further information and some sources for procurement of equipment. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Acoustics Laboratories Noise Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Acoustical-measurements Auditory-system Laboratory-animals Laboratory-equipment Laboratory-testing Molecular-biology Noise-exposure
• ISSN:
  0006-8993
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DART - Division of Applied Research and Technology
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  32-39
• Volume:
  1091
• Issue:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20030760
• Citation:
  Brain Res 2006 May; 1091(1):32-39
• Contact Point Address:
  Hearing Loss Prevention Team, Engineering and Physical Hazards Branch, Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA
• Email:
  rrd1@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2006
• NORA Priority Area:
  Disease and Injury: Hearing Loss
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Brain Research
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/191273/cdc_191273_DS1.pdf
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