# Decibels on The No Agenda Show Decibels comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to August 2019. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** June 2009 – August 2019 - **Related topics:** [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Airpods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airpods.md), [Audio Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [Catering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catering.md), [Ear Protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ear-protection.md), [Hearing Aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [Hearing Loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-loss.md), [Janet Jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-jackson.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Audio Level Discrepancies, Psychological Perception - **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-01 - **Time:** 1:03:41–1:06:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/audio-level-discrepancies-psychological-perception.md A technical discussion regarding audio levels reveals how psychological factors can influence the perception of volume. Despite VU meters showing identical levels, one speaker perceived the other as being quieter, leading to a manual adjustment of auditory processing. This phenomenon highlights the difference between objective signal strength and subjective hearing. Keywords: [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), vu meters, [decibels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decibels.md), [perception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perception.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Hearing Damage, Concert Decibels, AirPod Overuse - **Episode:** [1157: Carbon Captions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Time:** 10:07–12:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/hearing-damage-concert-decibels-airpod-overuse.md Younger generations may be suffering from permanent hearing damage due to over-amplified music concerts that exceed 140 decibels. The constant use of Apple AirPods and other in-ear devices is also suspected of altering how the brain processes sound, leading to a future reliance on hearing aids. Keywords: [hearing loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-loss.md), [airpods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airpods.md), [decibels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decibels.md), [ear protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ear-protection.md), [tinnitus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinnitus.md) ### Wedding Catering Post-Mortem and Sound Volume Issues - **Episode:** [1140: Imperious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1140-imperious.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-23 - **Time:** 13:18–18:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1140-imperious/chapter/wedding-catering-post-mortem-and-sound-volume-issues.md The hosts critique the wedding reception's food service, specifically noting dry salads and slow plate delivery. John C. Dvorak expresses frustration over the lack of salad dressing and the distance between the kitchen and the dining area. Additionally, they discuss the high volume of the DJ's music, which Adam Curry struggled to gauge due to his hearing aids. Keywords: [catering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catering.md), service errors, [salad dressing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salad-dressing.md), [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [decibels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decibels.md) ### Radio History, Turntable Mechanics, Q-Burn Definition - **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-21 - **Time:** 39:24–42:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/radio-history-turntable-mechanics-q-burn-definition.md Adam Curry shares a technical history of radio broadcasting, explaining how DJs used "quick start" turntables and slip mats to queue records. He defines "Q-burn" as the audible wear and tear at the beginning of a vinyl record caused by repeated queuing with a diamond needle. This anecdote is prompted by a gift of digitized 12-inch import records from his former colleagues at Decibel Radio. Keywords: [radio broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-broadcasting.md), turntables, slip mats, q-burn, [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md), decibel radio ### Mosque Speakers, Noise Disputes in Amsterdam Neighborhoods - **Episode:** [648: Centrifuge Him!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-31 - **Time:** 13:11–15:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him/chapter/mosque-speakers-noise-disputes-in-amsterdam-neighborhoods.md The discussion shifts to the increasing presence of mosque speakers in Amsterdam and the resulting neighborhood disputes over decibel levels and frequency of prayer calls. Curry notes that some fundamentalist Muslim communities actually oppose the use of speakers, arguing they were not used during the era of Muhammad. The hosts compare the auditory environment of the Netherlands to that of Israel regarding religious broadcasts. Keywords: [mosques](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosques.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), prayer calls, decibel levels, neighborhood meetings, religious community ### Media Magic, History of Fake Celebrity Interviews - **Episode:** [471: Spying is Sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-20 - **Time:** 1:00:28–1:04:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing/chapter/media-magic-history-of-fake-celebrity-interviews.md Adam Curry recounts his history in pirate radio and television, admitting to creating "media magic" through faked satellite interviews with celebrities like Janet Jackson. He explains how technical tricks were used to make pre-recorded answers appear as live conversations. Keywords: decibel radio, [janet jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-jackson.md), satellite interviews, [media manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-manipulation.md), [theater of the mind](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater-of-the-mind.md) ### Beyond Wonderland Rave Noise Complaints in Oakland - **Episode:** [449: Deficit Pending](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/449-deficit-pending.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-04 - **Time:** 1:01:03–1:05:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/449-deficit-pending/chapter/beyond-wonderland-rave-noise-complaints-in-oakland.md A massive "Beyond Wonderland" rave held in the Oakland Coliseum parking lot generated thousands of noise complaints from residents as far as seven miles away. Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan reported receiving calls from angry constituents at 1:00 AM. John C. Dvorak questions why law enforcement did not enforce decibel level regulations, while Adam Curry criticizes the media for treating the event as a "human interest" story rather than a regulatory failure. Keywords: beyond wonderland, [oakland coliseum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland-coliseum.md), [noise complaints](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-complaints.md), wilma chan, decibel levels, electronic dance music ### Adam Curry, Radio Voice Training and Pirate Radio History - **Episode:** [103: Taylor Swift Sucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/103-taylor-swift-sucks.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-11 - **Time:** 26:50–32:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/103-taylor-swift-sucks/chapter/adam-curry-radio-voice-training-and-pirate-radio-history.md Adam Curry describes his early obsession with radio, including building a pirate transmitter in Amsterdam and practicing his broadcasting voice for hours as a teenager. 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