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About
Visualize dangerous sound exposure with a DOSE meter and Sound Level Meter. Track elapsed and remaining time for safe sound levels, and identify dangerous peaks. Designed to help prevent hearing damage.
What's New in Ear Guardian
2.0
December 28, 2021
-Bug fixes and stability improvements -Support for direct data file access in Files app -Support for latest devices and iOS versions
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FAQ
What is Ear Guardian?
Ear Guardian is a utility app designed to help users visualize and monitor dangerous sound exposure. It uses a DOSE meter and a Sound Level Meter to provide real-time feedback on sound levels and potential hearing damage.
How does the DOSE meter in Ear Guardian work?
The DOSE meter in Ear Guardian tracks sound exposure over time, similar to a "volume" indicator. It's based on legislation allowing 85 dB for 8 hours, visually showing when the allowed sound exposure limit is reached.
What is the Sound Level Meter in Ear Guardian for?
The Sound Level Meter in Ear Guardian detects dangerous peaks or transients in sound. It uses color-coded indicators (green below 90 dB, yellow at 90 dB, red at 100 dB) to alert users to potentially harmful sound levels.
Is Ear Guardian accurate for legal measurements?
The app provides an indication of dangerous sound exposure, but an iPhone's microphone is not able to measure according to legal standards. For accurate measurements, external microphones like iTestMic2 or iPrecisionMic are recommended.
What devices does Ear Guardian support?
Ear Guardian is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 13.0 or later and was last updated on December 28, 2021.
What is the price of Ear Guardian?
Ear Guardian is a paid application, priced at $14.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this app.
What is the age rating for Ear Guardian?
Ear Guardian has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users concerned with hearing safety.
Who developed Ear Guardian?
Ear Guardian was developed by Andrew Smith as part of the "Med öra för orkester" project, which focuses on hearing health for musicians and orchestras.
