What is this BS EN 50332-2 - Maximum sound pressure level measurement for headphones about?
BS EN 50332-2 discusses sound system equipment and headphones and earphones associated with personal music players with a focus on maximum sound pressure level measurement methodology.
BS EN 50332-2 is the second part of the BS EN 50332 multi-series on sound system equipment that specifies methods of measuring the matching values for the use of personal music players and headphones/earphones defined for the use with those and with standardized connectors or interfaces allowing to combine components of different manufacturers or different design sold separately in order to avoid possible hearing impairment by excessive sound pressure resulting from them.
Who is BS EN 50332-2 - Maximum sound pressure level measurement for headphones for?
BS EN 50332-2 on Headphones and earphones associated with personal music players is useful for:
- Audio system manufacturers
- Communication device manufacturers
- Headphones and earphones manufacturers
- Audio technicians
- Audio equipment companies
Why should you use BS EN 50332-2 - Maximum sound pressure level measurement for headphones?
Sound exposure assessment is done with a normalized dosimeter located close to the head (ears) of the user during the whole time of the exposure. However, in the context of leisure activities, and for evident practical and economical reasons, this ideal methodology cannot be applied.
BS EN 50332-2 discusses basic conditions for specifications and measurements, player characteristics and methods of measurement, headphone/Earphone characteristics and methods of measurement, and example test procedure for acoustic safety of listening devices. This will help you measure the maximum sound pressure level use of personal music players Headphones and earphones.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 50332-2:2013 supersedes EN 50332-2:2003, which is withdrawn. BS EN 50332-2:2013 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 50332-2:2003. These include:
- Deletion of limits
- Addition of digital signals
- Adaptations to use the term "personal music players”
