A full week. A clearer picture of sound.
We install the equipment at your place and follow the sound environment for a full week, showing how it changes across the room and throughout opening hours.
How a measurement week works
01 · We plan and install
We agree opening hours, zones and events. We position 4-10 microphones at selected points to cover the areas guests use.
02 · We follow the week
Sound levels are measured continuously and summarised every five minutes during the agreed opening hours. We monitor equipment, coverage and missing data.
03 · You get the picture
We assemble a heatmap, highlight differences and walk you through a report with prioritised suggestions and an assessment using the agreed method.
What do we investigate?
The assessment combines measurements during normal operation with separately agreed acoustic tests.
Sound level and variation
LAeq describes the energy average for each interval. We also examine variation and differences between zones.
Background noise and activity
Ventilation, music and guests can be investigated by combining levels, frequency content and site observations. A decibel value alone cannot identify who is making noise.
Reverberation and speech clarity
Controlled tests using a known sound source and the room’s impulse response investigate reverberation and clarity. These are separate from continuous level monitoring.
Frequency balance and resonances
Frequency-band analysis can highlight dominant bass and areas needing investigation. Resonance issues are assessed with dedicated room tests.
From measurement points to a heatmap
The heatmap shows levels at measured zones and times, with gaps marked clearly. If interpolation is used, colour between microphones is an estimated illustration, not an additional measurement.
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 64 | – |
| 14:00 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 66 | – |
| 16:00 | 55 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 67 | 68 | – |
| 18:00 | 56 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 69 | 70 | – |
| 20:00 | 58 | 61 | 65 | 69 | 72 | 73 | – |
| 22:00 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 71 | 74 | 75 | – |
LAeq · dB(A) · One example zone. Colours show relative levels, not safety limits. – means no data.
An overall assessment with a visible basis.
The report brings together results, dates, positions, coverage and method. A certification score requires a defined assessment method and professional approval. It remains separate from the community score. Paying for an assessment does not guarantee a particular mark.
From insight to improvement
Results can help prioritise quieter zones, speaker positions, music levels and acoustic treatment. We explain what the data supports and where further investigation is needed.
Questions about the measurement week
Do you measure at night?
Yes, if the place is open at night. Periods after midnight are included. Closed periods are not counted as quiet hours.
Do you save conversations?
The software is designed to process sound locally and store numerical data instead of continuous recordings. Separate acoustic tests are arranged in advance and planned without guests.
What if a microphone disconnects?
Outages are marked as missing data. Coverage must be assessed and the measurement period may need extending.
What does it cost?
We quote based on the room, measurement points and agreed tests. Submitting an enquiry does not trigger an online payment.
Is this regulatory approval?
No. LYDScore Certified is LYDScore’s own mark. It does not replace legally required assessments or accredited measurement.
Let’s plan your measurement week
Tell us about your place and needs. We agree the scope and price before a measurement is booked.
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