Sound Summary Report

Overview

The Sound Summary report provides a consolidated breakdown of sound‑level readings captured from one or more sound‑monitoring assets across a selected period. Unlike single‑event or raw telemetry reports, the Sound Summary aggregates readings into daily or hourly groups, displaying the minimum, maximum, average, and total range for the chosen sound property.

This report is designed to give users clear visibility over environmental noise patterns, enabling monitoring of compliance obligations, identification of noise anomalies, and comparison of different areas or sensor locations. Each row in the report represents a summarised measurement interval derived from the selected signal type (e.g., LA, LAEQ, or LAFMax).

This report is particularly useful for venue operators, facilities teams, compliance officers, and environmental managers who require structured insights into noise trends across an extended period.

Report Structure

The generated report includes the following data columns:

Column Name	Description
Asset Id	The identification number of the sound sensor reporting data.
Asset Name	The name assigned to the sound‑monitoring asset (e.g., Office Sound, Courts Sound).
Date	The date corresponding to the summarised sound readings.
Signal	The type of sound measurement selected (LA, LAEQ, or LAFMax), based on real sensor output.
Min	The minimum sound level recorded during the period. Useful for identifying quiet baselines.
Max	The maximum sound level recorded. Highlights peak noise events or disturbances.
Avg	The average sound reading across the period. Often used for compliance or trend analysis.
Range	The calculated range expressed as “Min – Max,” summarising the variability in noise levels.

At the bottom of the report, a generation timestamp confirms when the report was produced, including the local timezone used for calculation and display.

How to Generate the Report

Navigate to Reports → Asset Telemetry → Sound Summary.
Select the Scope (Relative or Range) and choose the Time Period (e.g., Today, This Week, This Month).
Select Assets (one, multiple, or all sound-monitoring assets).
Choose Group By (By Day or By Hour).
Choose the Property (LA, LAEQ, or LAFMax).
Click Run Report.

Once generated, results display in a table and can be exported to PDF, PDF/A, XLSX or CSV.

Applicability and Use Cases

The Sound Summary report is widely used across facilities, entertainment venues, community spaces, and environmental monitoring applications. Key use cases include:

1. Environmental Compliance Monitoring

Ensures sound levels remain within regulatory limits by providing structured minimum, maximum, and average readings.

2. Venue & Facility Noise Management

Tracks daily or hourly noise levels in offices, courts, clubs, and entertainment areas, helping operators maintain safe and comfortable environments.

3. Incident Analysis

High “Max” values can help identify the timing of loud events, enabling targeted reviews or operational adjustments.

4. Operational Performance Monitoring

Assists facility managers in evaluating noise trends linked to operational hours, events, crowd volumes, or external factors.

5. Long‑Term Noise Trend Tracking

Grouped summaries make it easy to analyse patterns across weeks or months for planning, reporting, and compliance assessments.

Interpreting the Data

Consistent Average Levels
Suggest stable sound environments or predictable operational activity.
Large Min–Max Ranges
May indicate intermittent loud events or environmental disruptions.
Recurring Peaks
Useful for identifying event‑driven noise patterns (sports, machinery, construction, large gatherings).
Low Min with High Max
Shows highly variable environments requiring further investigation or monitoring adjustments.
Differences Between LA / LAEQ / LAFMax
Can highlight the type of noise being measured — instantaneous vs. averaged vs. peak.

Summary

The Sound Summary report is a critical environmental monitoring tool for organisations that manage noise levels across multiple locations. By aggregating sound readings into clear minimum, maximum, average, and range values, the report provides actionable insights into compliance management, operational trends, and environmental behaviour. It delivers a structured, high‑visibility view of sound performance, ensuring operators and managers can maintain safe, compliant, and optimised environments.