Decibel level of the Whistle

Whistle
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I’ve lurked here reading for somewhile, but never registered or posted before (because I’ve never had anything useful to say).

I still don’t. However, I could use some help. Does anyone know the Decibel level of a more or less averagely played Whistle?

Thank you very much.

[ This Message was edited by: SeriousSummer on 2003-01-29 13:09 ]

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Try this topic in the archives
I don’t know if I copied the link correctly. If it doesn’t work, go to the search function and enter - decibel - which is what I did.
Mike Burns

http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?topic=3103&forum=1

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Wouldn’t it depend on the distance from the whistle… I’d be willing to bet that at the fipple of my Copeland high D, its on the order of 90db or so…

Michael

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Thanks very much. The information was there.

I thought I tried the very same search and didn’t find it, but I should have looked harder.

Thanks again.

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You’re right about the distance–also the temperature and humidity make a difference.

I was just looking for an approximate number to calculate from.

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On 2003-01-29 13:58, SeriousSummer wrote:
Thanks very much. The information was there.

I thought I tried the very same search and didn’t find it, but I should have looked harder.

Thanks again.

Another comparison chart:
Sound level Example
140 Gunshot at close range
120 Loud rock show
100 Shouting at close range
80 Busy city street
70 Normal conversation
50 Quiet conversation
30 Soft whisper
20 In the woods at night


Aodhan