Sound testing is the process of measuring the sound pressure level (SPL) in order to assess the noise emitted by a particular source.

It is typically used to evaluate the performance of equipment and assess the effect that noise mitigation measures may have.

There are a number of benefits associated with sound testing, including:

• Enabling the assessment of noise emissions from a particular source

• Evaluating the performance of equipment or installations

• Demonstrating compliance with safety, regulatory or community expectations