A restaurant noise study of continuous and transient noise phenomena

摘要

A restaurant that the author (TAB) works at part time involves a wealth of opportunities to study different types of restaurant noise that change throughout the business day. Measurements use a RadioShack model 3300099 Digital Sound Level Meter and a SoundMeter X (Version 10.2.2), (application by faberacousticaI.com that can be downloaded free from the App Store onto an iPhone). Professional analysis tools are also available. The restaurant has many different areas that might be of interest for studying both continuous and transient noise phenomena. Acoustical noise measurements include the following locations: the dishwasher's sink (sounds of dishes being washed), the surrounding grill area (sounds of cooking food and moving pans), the bar, the main dining area, and the high-top tables near the bar (to measure the rise and fall of sound levels as conversations ensue). Noise measurements include the prep area, the "to-go" phone, back sink, patio, behind the bar, host stand, "to-go" room, foyer, banquet room and main seating area. Transient noise as well as averaging sound levels over longer (between 15 seconds to 1 minute) will be presented for different times in the day for slow periods, mediums crowds, and full capacity seating.