Acoustics - Reference zero for the calibration of audiometric equipment - Part 7: Reference threshold of hearing under free-field and diffuse-field listening conditions (ISO 389-7:2019)

EN-ISO 389-7 in addition to ISO 16092-1, specifies the technical safety requirements and measures to be adopted by persons undertaking the design, manufacture and supply of pneumatic presses which are intended to work cold metal or material partly of cold metal. This document deals with all significant hazards relevant for pneumatic presses, when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). All the phases of the lifetime of the machinery as described in ISO 12100:2010, 5.4, have been taken into consideration. The data are given in numerical form for the preferred frequencies in the one-third-octave series from 20 Hz to 16 000 Hz inclusive in accordance with ISO 266 and, in addition, for some intermediate audiometric frequencies up to 18 000 Hz. The threshold data differ from the audiometric zero specified in ISO 389-1, ISO 389-2, ISO 389-5 and ISO 389-8, since the latter refer to monaural listening through earphones with sound pressure levels referred to specified couplers and ear simulators. Direct comparison between the data in the parts of ISO 389 mentioned above and in this document is therefore not appropriate.

Akustik Standard-Bezugspegel für die Kalibrierung von audiometrischen Geräten - Teil 7: Bezugshörschwellen unter Freifeld- und Diffusbedingungen (ISO 389-7:2019)

Dieses Dokument legt eine Bezugshörschwelle zur Kalibrierung audiometrischer Geräte fest, die unter den folgenden Bedingungen benutzt werden:
a) Das Schallfeld besteht bei Abwesenheit des Hörers entweder aus einer sich frei ausbreitenden ebenen Welle (Freifeld) oder ist ein diffuses Schallfeld, wie in ISO 8253 2 festgelegt. Im Falle eines Freifeldes befindet die Schallquelle direkt vor dem Hörer (frontaler Schalleinfall).
b) Die Schallsignale sind reine (Sinus-)Töne im Falle der Freifeldbedingungen sowie terzbandbreites (weißes oder rosa) Rauschen im Falle der Diffusfeldbedingungen.
c) Der Schalldruckpegel wird in Abwesenheit des Hörers an der Position des Mittelpunktes des Kopfes des Hörers gemessen.
d) Das Hören erfolgt binaural.
ANMERKUNG 1 Korrektionswerte für die Freifeld-Hörschwelle bei ausgewählten, von frontalem Schalleinfall abweichenden Einfallswinkeln (45° und 90°) sind zur Information in ISO 8253-2 angegeben.
ANMERKUNG 2 Weitere Bedingungen sind in [1] angegeben.
Die Daten sind als Zahlenwerte für die Vorzugsfrequenzen in Terzen von 20 Hz bis 16 000 Hz nach ISO 266 und zusätzlich für einige audiometrische Zwischenfrequenzen bis 18 000 Hz angegeben.
Die Hörschwellendaten von den in ISO 389 1, ISO 389 2, ISO 389 5 und ISO 389 8 festgelegten audiometrischen Standard-Bezugspegeln abweichen, da die letzteren für monaurales Hören mit Kopfhörern gelten, wobei sich Schalldruckpegel auf festgelegte Kuppler und Ohrsimulatoren beziehen. Deshalb ist ein direkter Vergleich zwischen den Daten in den vorgenannten Teilen von ISO 389 und im vorliegenden Dokument nicht möglich.

Acoustique - Zéro de référence pour l'étalonnage d'équipements audiométriques - Partie 7: Niveau liminaire de référence dans des conditions d'écoute en champ libre et en champ diffus (ISO 389-7:2019)

Le présent document spécifie un seuil d'audition de référence pour l'étalonnage des équipements audiométriques utilisés dans les conditions suivantes:
a)    le champ acoustique en l'absence de l'auditeur consiste soit en une onde plane progressive libre (champ libre), soit en un champ acoustique diffus, tel qu'il est spécifié dans l'ISO 8253-2. Dans le cas d'un champ libre, la source sonore se trouve directement en face de l'auditeur (incidence frontale);
b)    les signaux sonores sont des sons purs (sinusoïdaux) dans le cas des conditions en champ libre et des bandes de tiers d'octave de bruit (blanc ou rose) dans le cas des conditions en champ diffus;
c)    le niveau de pression acoustique est mesuré, en l'absence de l'auditeur, à la position qu'aurait dû occuper le centre de sa tête;
d)    l'écoute est binaurale.
NOTE 1    Les valeurs de correction relatives au seuil d'audition dans des conditions d'écoute en champ libre et selon des angles d'incidence sélectionnés (45° et 90°) s'écartant de l'incidence frontale sont données dans l'ISO 8253-2 pour information.
NOTE 2    Les autres conditions sont données dans la Référence [1].
Les données sont présentées sous forme numérique pour les fréquences normales dans la série du tiers d'octave de 20 Hz à 16 000 Hz inclus, conformément à l'ISO 266 et, en plus, pour certaines fréquences audiométriques intermédiaires jusqu'à 18 000 Hz.
Les données concernant le seuil d'audition diffèrent du zéro audiométrique spécifié dans l'ISO 389-1, l'ISO 389-2, l'ISO 389-5 et l'ISO 389-8, étant donné que ces dernières concernent l'écoute monaurale par écouteurs, les niveaux de pression acoustique étant mesurés sur des coupleurs et des oreilles artificielles spécifiés. Une comparaison directe entre les données figurant dans les parties de l'ISO 389 mentionnées plus haut et les données du présent document n'est donc pas appropriée.

Akustika - Referenčna ničla za umerjanje avdiometrov - 7. del: Referenčni prag slišnosti v razmerah prostega in difuznega zvočnega polja (ISO 389-7:2019)

Standard EN-ISO 389-7 poleg standarda ISO 16092-1 določa tehnične varnostne zahteve in zaščitne ukrepe, ki jih morajo sprejeti osebe, ki se ukvarjajo s projektiranjem, proizvodnjo in dobavljanjem pnevmatskih stiskalnic, zasnovanih za obdelavo hladnih kovin ali materialov, ki so delno izdelani iz hladnih kovin. Ta dokument obravnava vse večje nevarnosti, povezane s pnevmatskimi stiskalnicami, kadar se uporabljajo v skladu s predvidenim namenom in pod pogoji pričakovane nepravilne uporabe, ki jih določa proizvajalec (glej točko 4). Upoštevane so vse faze življenjske dobe stroja, kot je opisano v točki 5.4. standarda ISO 12100:2010. Podatki so podani v številski obliki za prednostne frekvence v tretjinskih oktavnih pasovih od 20 Hz do vključno 16.000 Hz v skladu s standardom ISO 266 in, dodatno, za nekatere vmesne avdiometrične frekvence do 18.000 Hz. Podatki o pragu se razlikujejo od avdiometrične ničle, opredeljene v standardih ISO 389-1, ISO 389-2, ISO 389-5 in ISO 389-8, saj se slednji navezujejo na monavralno poslušanje prek slušalk z ravnmi zvočnega tlaka, ki se navezujejo na navedene spojnike in simulatorje ušesa. Neposredna primerjava podatkov v zgoraj omenjenih delih standarda ISO 389 in v tem dokumentu zato ni primerna.

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SIST EN ISO 389-7:2020
01-februar-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 389-7:2006
SIST EN ISO 389-7:2006/A1:2016
Akustika - Referenčna ničla za umerjanje avdiometrov - 7. del: Referenčni prag
slišnosti v razmerah prostega in difuznega zvočnega polja (ISO 389-7:2019)
Acoustics - Reference zero for the calibration of audiometric equipment - Part 7:
Reference threshold of hearing under free-field and diffuse-field listening conditions (ISO
389-7:2019)
Acoustique - Zéro de référence pour l'étalonnage d'équipements audiométriques - Partie
7: Niveau liminaire de référence dans des conditions d'écoute en champ libre et en
champ diffus (ISO 389-7:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 389-7:2019
ICS:
13.140 Vpliv hrupa na ljudi Noise with respect to human
beings
17.140.01 Akustična merjenja in Acoustic measurements and
blaženje hrupa na splošno noise abatement in general
SIST EN ISO 389-7:2020 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 389-7
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

November 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.140 Supersedes EN ISO 389-7:2005
English Version

Acoustics - Reference zero for the calibration of
audiometric equipment - Part 7: Reference threshold of
hearing under free-field and diffuse-field listening
conditions (ISO 389-7:2019)
Acoustique - Zéro de référence pour l'étalonnage
d'équipements audiométriques - Partie 7: Niveau
liminaire de référence dans des conditions d'écoute en
champ libre et en champ diffus (ISO 389-7:2019)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 October 2019.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 389-7:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 43 "Acoustics"
in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 211 “Acoustics” the secretariat of which is held by
DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2020, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 389-7:2005.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 389-7:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 389-7:2019 without any modification.


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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 389-7
Third edition
2019-10
Acoustics — Reference zero for
the calibration of audiometric
equipment —
Part 7:
Reference threshold of hearing under
free-field and diffuse-field listening
conditions
Acoustique — Zéro de référence pour l'étalonnage d'équipements
audiométriques —
Partie 7: Niveau liminaire de référence dans des conditions d'écoute
en champ libre et en champ diffus
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Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Specification . 2
Annex A (informative) Notes on the derivation of the reference thresholds of hearing .5
Bibliography .10
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see www .iso .org/
iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 43, Acoustics.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 389-7:2005), which has been technically
revised to incorporate the Amendment ISO 389-7:2005/Amd.1:2016. The main changes compared to
the previous edition are as follows:
— the reference thresholds of hearing at 20 Hz under the conditions of free-field and diffuse-field
listening and the reference threshold of hearing at 18 000 Hz under the condition of free-field
listening were recalculated using additional experimental data;
— the Bibliography was updated.
A list of all parts in the ISO 389 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Introduction
In some audiological applications, the test signals are delivered by means of loudspeakers, either in a
free sound field or in a diffuse sound field. This document specifies the reference zero for the calibration
of audiometric equipment used for sound field audiometry. Corresponding audiometric test methods
are specified in ISO 8253-1 and ISO 8253-2.
In common with other subjective phenomena, the threshold of hearing varies in detail from person
to person but, for a group of otologically normal persons within a restricted age range, values for
the central tendency can be determined to characterize the group. This document and other parts of
ISO 389 specify threshold data applicable to otologically normal persons in the age range from 18 years
to 25 years.
The data specified in this document relate to
a) pure tones heard under conditions of binaural listening in free progressive plane waves with
the subject directly facing the source of sound (frontal incidence), and with the sound pressure
level measured in the free progressive wave at the centre position of the listener’s head with the
listener absent;
b) one-third-octave bands of (white or pink) noise heard under conditions of binaural listening in a
diffuse sound field with the sound pressure level measured in the sound field at the centre position
of the listener’s head with the listener absent.
For frequencies up to 8 kHz, each set of data may be equally applied to any other bands of (white or
pink) noise for which the bandwidth is less than the critical bandwidth.
The data are based on an assessment of technical information provided by laboratories in different
countries representing the most reliable data available at the time. For information, a note on the
derivation of the reference values and the origin of the data is given in Annex A.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 389-7:2019(E)
Acoustics — Reference zero for the calibration of
audiometric equipment —
Part 7:
Reference threshold of hearing under free-field and
diffuse-field listening conditions
1 Scope
This document specifies a reference threshold of hearing for the calibration of audiometric equipment
used under the following conditions.
a) The sound field in the absence of the listener consists of either a free progressive plane wave (free
field) or a diffuse sound field, as specified in ISO 8253-2. In the case of a free field, the source of
sound is directly in front of the listener (frontal incidence).
b) The sound signals are pure (sinusoidal) tones in the case of free-field conditions and one-third-
octave bands of (white or pink) noise in the case of diffuse-field conditions.
c) The sound pressure level is measured in the absence of the listener at the position where the centre
of the listener’s head would be.
d) Listening is binaural.
NOTE 1 Correction values for the threshold of hearing under free-field listening conditions and selected
angles of sound incidence (45° and 90°) deviating from frontal incidence are given in ISO 8253-2 for information.
NOTE 2 Other conditions are given in Reference [1].
The data are given in numerical form for the preferred frequencies in the one-third-octave series
from 20 Hz to 16 000 Hz inclusive in accordance with ISO 266 and, in addition, for some intermediate
audiometric frequencies up to 18 000 Hz.
The threshold data differ from the audiometric zero specified in ISO 389-1, ISO 389-2, ISO 389-5 and
ISO 389-8, since the latter refer to monaural listening through earphones with sound pressure levels
referred to specified couplers and ear simulators. Direct comparison between the data in the parts of
ISO 389 mentioned above and in this document is therefore not appropriate.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
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3.1
threshold of hearing
level of a sound at which, under specified conditions, a person gives 50 % of correct detection responses
on repeated trials
Note 1 to entry: The results of threshold determination depend to a certain degree on the test procedure used.
The data presented in the ISO 389 series are all based on the use of the threshold test procedures defined in
ISO 8253-1. When a test procedure with other characteristics is used, differences of up to several decibels on
average may be expected.
3.2
otologically normal person
person in a normal state of health who is free from all signs or symptoms of ear disease and from
obstructing wax in th
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Akustika - Referenčna ničla za umerjanje avdiometrov - 7. del: Referenčni prag
slišnosti v razmerah prostega in difuznega zvočnega polja (ISO/FDIS 389-7:2019)
Acoustics - Reference zero for the calibration of audiometric equipment - Part 7:
Reference threshold of hearing under free-field and diffuse-field listening conditions
(ISO/FDIS 389-7:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 389-7
ICS:
13.140 Vpliv hrupa na ljudi Noise with respect to human
beings
17.140.01 Akustična merjenja in Acoustic measurements and
blaženje hrupa na splošno noise abatement in general
kSIST prEN ISO 389-7:2019 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Specification . 2
Annex A (informative) Notes on the derivation of the reference thresholds of hearing .5
Bibliography .10
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see www .iso
.org/iso/foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 43, Acoustics.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 389-7:2005), which has been technically
revised to incorporate the Amendment ISO 389-7:2005/Amd.1:2016. The main changes compared to
the previous edition are as follows:
— the reference thresholds of hearing at 20 Hz under the conditions of free-field and diffuse-field
listening and the reference threshold of hearing at 18 000 Hz under the condition of free-field
listening were recalculated using a larger number of experimental data;
— the Bibliography was updated.
A list of all parts in the ISO 389 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/members. html.
iv © ISO 2019 – All rights reserved

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Introduction
In some audiological applications, the test signals are delivered by means of loudspeakers, either in a
free sound field or in a diffuse sound field. This document specifies the reference zero for the calibration
of audiometric equipment used for sound field audiometry. Corresponding audiometric test methods
are specified in ISO 8253-1 and ISO 8253-2.
In common with other subjective phenomena, the threshold of hearing varies in detail from person
to person but, for a group of otologically normal persons within a restricted age range, values for
the central tendency can be determined to characterize the group. This document and other parts of
ISO 389 specify threshold data applicable to otologically normal persons in the age range from 18 years
to 25 years.
The data specified in this document relate to
a) pure tones heard under conditions of binaural listening in free progressive plane waves with
the subject directly facing the source of sound (frontal incidence), and with the sound pressure
level measured in the free progressive wave at the centre position of the listener’s head with the
listener absent;
b) one third-octave bands of (white or pink) noise heard under conditions of binaural listening in a
diffuse sound field with the sound pressure level measured in the sound field at the centre position
of the listener’s head with the listener absent.
For frequencies up to 8 kHz, each set of data may be equally applied to any other bands of (white or
pink) noise for which the bandwidth is less than the critical bandwidth.
The data are based on an assessment of technical information provided by laboratories in different
countries representing the most reliable data available at the time. For information, a note on the
derivation of the reference values and the origin of the data is given in Annex A.
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FINAL DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/FDIS 389-7:2019(E)
Acoustics — Reference zero for the calibration of
audiometric equipment —
Part 7:
Reference threshold of hearing under free-field and
diffuse-field listening conditions
1 Scope
This document specifies a reference threshold of hearing for the calibration of audiometric equipment
used under the following conditions.
a) The sound field in the absence of the listener consists of either a free progressive plane wave (free
field) or a diffuse sound field, as specified in ISO 8253-2. In the case of a free field, the source of
sound is directly in front of the listener (frontal incidence).
b) The sound signals are pure (sinusoidal) tones in the case of free field conditions and one third
octave bands of (white or pink) noise in the case of diffuse field conditions.
c) The sound pressure level is measured in the absence of the listener at the position where the centre
of the listener’s head would be.
d) Listening is binaural.
NOTE 1 Correction values for the threshold of hearing under free-field listening conditions and selected
angles of sound incidence (45° and 90°) deviating from frontal incidence are given in ISO 8253-2 for information.
NOTE 2 Other conditions are given in Reference [1].
The data are given in numerical form for the preferred frequencies in the one-third-octave series
from 20 Hz to 16 000 Hz inclusive in accordance with ISO 266 and, in addition, for some intermediate
audiometric frequencies up to 18 000 Hz.
The threshold data differ from the audiometric zero specified in ISO 389-1, ISO 389-2, ISO 389-5 and
ISO 389-8, since the latter refer to monaural listening through earphones with sound pressure levels
referred to specified couplers and ear simulators. Direct comparison between the data in the parts of
ISO 389 mentioned above and in this document is therefore not appropriate.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:/ /www .iso. org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http: //www .electropedia. org/
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3.1
threshold of hearing
level of a sound at which, under specified conditions, a person gives 50 % of correct detection responses
on repeated trials
Note 1 to entry: The results of threshold determination depend to a certain degree on the test procedure used.
The data presented in the ISO 389 series are all based on the use of the threshold test procedures defined in
ISO 8253-1. When a test procedure with other characteristics is used, differences of up to several decibels on
average may be expected.
3.2
otologically normal person
person in a normal state of health who is free from all signs or symptoms of ear disease and from
obstructing wax in the ear canals, and who has no history of undue exposure to noise, exposure to
potentially ototoxic substances, or familial hearing loss
3.3
reference threshold of hearing
at a specified frequency, sound pressure level of a pure tone or a one third-octave band of noise
corresponding to the median value of the binaural thresholds of hearing of otologically normal persons
(3.2) within the age limits from 18 years to 25 years inclusive
3.4
free sound field
sound field where the boundaries of the room exert a negligible effect on the sound waves
3.5
diffuse sound field
sound field consisting of sound waves arriving at a given location more or less simultaneously from all
directions with equal probability and level
4 Specification
The reference thresholds of hearing for the listening conditions specified in Clause 1 are given in
Table 1. This table also gives the differences between sound pressure levels of one third-octave bands
of noise in a diffuse sound field and the sound pressure levels of pure tones in a frontally incident free
progressive wave for equal thresholds of hearing. A graphical illustration of the reference thresholds of
hearing is given in Figure 1.
Table 1 — Reference thresholds of hearing for the listening conditions specified in Clause 1 and
differences between sound pressure levels in the two types of sound field
Frequency Reference threshold of hearing under the condition of Difference
free-field listening
diffuse-field listening
(frontal incidence)
f
T (ref. 20 μPa) T´ (ref. 20 μPa) ΔL = T − T´
f f f f
Hz dB dB dB
20 78,1 78,1 0
25 68,7 68,7 0
31,5 59,5 59,5 0
40 51,1 51,1 0
50 44,0 44,0 0
63 37,5 37,5 0
80 31,5 31,5 0
100 26,5 26,5 0
a
At 16 000 Hz, experimental data for ΔL was reported from one laboratory only.
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