An independent acoustical measurement laboratory
- Attenuation measurement of hearing protective devices
- Evaluation of communication systems
- Speech enhancement processor development
- Developer of tools for the hearing conservationist
- FitCheck insert-type hearing protective device (HPD) evaluation system
- CHiPS (Correct Hearing Protection Selection) software for HPD selection based on in-the-field environmental noise measurements
Michael & Associates, Inc. provides evaluation and design services for manufacturers of communication systems and hearing protection. Michael & Associates has completed contracts for the U.S. Army and U.S. Bureau of Mines in the fields of digital signal processing, hearing conservation and communication.
Michael & Associates, Inc. is accredited by the U.S. National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), laboratory code number 100427. Michael & Associates is NIST NVLAP accredited for testing to the following standards:
- ANSI S3.19-1974
- ANSI S12.6-1997 (R2002)
- AUS S1270:2002
These accreditation criteria encompass the requirements of international standards ISO 9002:1994 (ANSI / ASQC Q92-1987)
Michael & Associates, Inc. also provides speech intelligibility testing in accordance with ANSI S3.2:1989 (R1999).
Email: kevin@michaelassociates.com