Acoustic Test and Calibration Laboratory

As part of our internationally renowned acoustics measurement facility, the University of Salford’s Acoustic Test & Calibration Laboratory provides an independent, service for acoustic consultancies, local authorities, construction, product design and other acoustic-related industries.

See our UKAS scope here for Calibration and Testing.

As part of our internationally renowned acoustics measurement facility, the University of Salford’s Acoustic Test & Calibration Laboratory provides an independent, service for acoustic consultancies, local authorities, construction, product design and other acoustic-related industries.

• Acoustic Calibrations
• Sound Power Testing
• Sound Source Qualification
• Loudspeaker Testing
• Sound Insulation testing to BS EN ISO 140-3 / BS EN ISO 717-1
• Reduction of Impact to BS EN ISO 140-8 / BS EN ISO 717-2
• Sound Absorption testing to BS EN ISO 354
• Road Traffic Noise Reducing Devices to BS EN 1793-1, 2 & 3

Acoustic Calibration

We offer a wide range of UKAS and traceable calibrations, all benefitting from the very best customer service including:-

• Calibration packages for companies carrying out Pre-Completion testing including Sound Level Meters, Filters, Reverberation Time and Tapping Machines. Also sound source qualification in our anechoic chamber.
• Sound Level Meters to both BS 7580-1 and BS 61672-3 standards
• Fast turnaround of 3 to 4 working days per kit
• Many manufacturers supported including Bruel & Kjaer, Norsonics, 01dB, Rion, CEL, Svantek and Cirrus
• Calibrations offered on a UKAS or traceable basis
• Free microphone calibrations with sound level meter verifications AND free microphone check and advice service if a microphone is suspected damaged between calibrations
• Collection and/or return delivery of equipment to suit your schedules
• Competitive prices and discounts for volume
• Bespoke testing and calibrations to meet customer requirements

More Information…

Sound Power Tests

• Sound Power testing to BS EN ISO 3744 or BS EN ISO 3743 carried out in our hemi-anechoic or reverberation chambers

Sound Source Qualification

• Qualification to BS EN ISO 140-4 of loudspeakers or dodecahedrons used in pre-completion testing in our anechoic chamber

Loudspeaker Tests

• Loudspeaker directivity testing (supply of EASE data) - contact Claire Lomax