1.1 This test method covers the reverberation room measurement of the noise reduction of sound-isolating enclosures.
1.2 The noise isolation class may be determined from the noise reduction measured in accordance with this test method.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E596-22 Referenced Document
ASTM C423 Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
ASTM C634 Standard Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics
ASTM E413 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
ASTM E596-22 history
2022ASTM E596-22 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures
0000 ASTM E596-19
1996ASTM E596-96(2016) Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures
1996ASTM E596-96(2009) Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures
1996ASTM E596-96(2002)e1 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures
1996ASTM E596-96(2002) Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures
1996ASTM E596-96 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures