NC curves

NC curves

A series of curves of octave-band sound spectra, used to provide a single-number rating of the noisiness of an indoor space. A measured octave-band spectrum is compared with this set of curves to determine the NC level of the space in which the measurements were made.
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The measured octave bands for a space are compared with the NC curves. These curves were developed with lines that represent constant perceived loudness by the human ear.
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These curves are similar to the NC curves but have been adjusted in frequency range and nominally based on modern equal loudness curves.
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