DIN 45680

Low-Frequency Noise Measurement and Assessment

DIN 45680 specifies procedures for measuring and evaluating low-frequency noise (typically 8 Hz to 160 Hz) immissions in buildings and indoor environments. Low-frequency noise from sources such as wind turbines, industrial equipment, traffic, and HVAC systems can cause annoyance and health effects even at sound pressure levels below conventional noise limits. The standard defines frequency-weighted assessment methods, measurement locations, and evaluation criteria specific to low-frequency phenomena. Accreditation for this test method enables laboratories to conduct specialized assessments required for wind energy projects, industrial operations, and building acoustics investigations in sensitive environments.

What it measures

  • Sound pressure levels in the low-frequency range (8–160 Hz)
  • Low-frequency weighted acceleration and vibration metrics
  • Frequency content and tonal characteristics of low-frequency sources
  • Indoor sound field distribution and room resonance effects
  • Infrasound component presence and magnitude
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DIN EN ISO 7932 DIN EN ISO 6579-1 DIN EN ISO 7937 DIN EN ISO 11290-1 0.95) based on BS ISO 21527-2:2008 + 2 more
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DIN EN 12469 NF S 90-351 BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015 ISO 14644-3
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DIN EN 12469 NF S 90-351 BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015 ISO 14644-3
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NF T 90-003 DIN EN 26777 DIN EN ISO 10523 DIN EN 846-7 DIN EN 25814 + 3 more
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Renewable energy (wind turbine) development and operation Industrial noise and vibration control Building acoustics and occupant protection Environmental health and public protection Regulatory compliance and permit assessment

Related Standards

  • DIN 45681 Acoustics — Tonality assessment
  • ISO 389-7 Acoustics — Reference zero for the calibration of audiometric equipment — Part 7: Reference threshold of hearing under free and diffuse sound field conditions
  • ISO 226 Acoustics — Normal equal-loudness-level contours

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