British & International Standards
BS 3593 : Acoustical Measurements
Preferred Frequencies
Standard Number BS 3593:1963
Title Recommendation on preferred frequencies for acoustical measurements
Abstract For certain acoustical measurements a constant frequency increment is a suitable spacing. More commonly, however, a constant percentage increment is adopted and the test frequencies then form a geometric series. The standard deals with the geometric series and is not intended to apply where a constant frequency increment or other particular spacing would be more suitable. It does not deal with frequencies for music.
Status Superseded, Withdrawn
Publication Date 05 April 1963
Confirm Date 15 April 1993
Withdrawn Date 15 November 1997
Cross References BS 2980, BS 3045
Replaced By BS EN ISO 266:1997
International Relationships ISO/R 266:1962 Equivalent
Supersedes Draft D62/2084 DC
Descriptors Acoustic measurement, Frequencies, Preferred numbers, Testing conditions, Audio frequencies
ICS 17.120.01
Noise Measurements
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