Construction, Mining & Industrial Projects
Noise & Vibration Monitoring for Every Application—All in One System
Monitor environmental noise, ground vibration, blast overpressure, weather and underwater acoustics—all at the same time, with one flexible, high-performance noise and vibration monitoring system. Meet compliance requirements, respond quickly to community concerns and reduce project risk.
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What Is Noise and Vibration Monitoring?
Noise and vibration monitoring is the continuous measurement of sound and ground or structural vibration generated by construction, blasting, mining and industrial activities. Class 1 microphones, geophones and accelerometers capture data such as sound levels, frequency content, vibration velocity and acceleration. A remote monitoring system records changing site conditions over time and turns measurement data into actionable information—helping teams support compliance, investigate events, protect nearby structures and equipment, and respond faster when attention is required.
Soft dB designs and manufactures complete, high-performance noise and vibration monitoring systems, engineered for the realities of the field. Our integrated ecosystem brings smart sensors, monitoring stations and real-time data together to deliver the data quality and flexibility critical projects demand—without the cost and complexity of managing multiple different systems.
FEATURED PRODUCT
Meet the New Watch™ Monitoring Station
The most advanced Watch station we’ve ever built, designed to connect environmental noise, ground & structural vibration, blast overpressure, weather, infrasound, and other environmental sensors in one flexible monitoring system.
One Station.
More Possibilities.
Monitor noise, vibration, blast overpressure, weather, underwater acoustics and more—all from a single station, without the need for separate, single-purpose systems.
Advanced automation handles data collection, alerts, and reporting through a simple yet powerful Web Platform. Designed for set-it-and-forget-it monitoring, the system notifies you only when it matters. Manage your stations, run remote diagnostics, and respond faster.
True Real-Time Monitoring
No Data Loss
Up to 3 Smart Sensors
Remote Diagnostics
Standalone or Connected
Up to 29 Days of Battery
Configurable Alerts
Automated Reports
SMART SENSORS
Advanced Sensors for Simultaneous Noise, Vibration, and Environmental Monitoring
Smart Sensors are advanced, plug-and-play measurement modules engineered for demanding field conditions. With signal processing embedded directly in each sensor, they combine precision sensing with remote performance verification, independent calibration and certification. Routine calibration takes just three clicks. When a sensor returns from annual lab calibration, simply reconnect it to Watch—no station pairing or reconfiguration required. Connect up to three simultaneously for fully synchronized, validated data—or integrate them with your own data logger.
SMART ACOUSTIC SENSOR · SAS
Class 1 Sound Level Meter
Acoustics. Overpressure. Infrasound. High levels.
Measure Class 1 noise, blast overpressure and infrasound with one advanced acoustic sensor—where accuracy and range matters.
SMART GEOPHONE SENSOR · SGS
Triaxial Geophone
Wide Frequency Coverage in One Sensor
Triaxial ground-vibration monitoring for construction, mining and blasting, with reliable field data.
SMART VIBRATION SENSOR · SVS
Triaxial MEMS Accelerometer
Induced Seismicity Monitoring
Reliable triaxial vibration data for induced seismicity, strong-motion and structural monitoring.
SMART BOREHOLE SENSOR · BH-SGS
Borehole Geophone
Underground Vibration Monitoring
High-precision monitoring for tailings dams, tunnels, sewers and buried infrastructure.
SMART WEATHER SENSOR · SWS
Weather Station
Essential Weather Data. One Sensor.
Synchronized weather measurements for complete environmental interpretation.
SMART HYDROPHONE
Underwater Microphone
Underwater Noise & Blast Monitoring
Real-time acoustic analysis for demanding marine applications.
Built for Watch. Ready for Third-Party Integration.
Integrate Soft dB Smart Sensors with third-party data loggers and data acquisition systems.
WEB PLATFORM
Complete Project Visibility from One Interface
Manage noise, vibration and environmental monitoring data from one secure Web Platform, with live dashboards, automated alerts, reports and remote diagnostics.
One Platform.
Every Monitoring Project.
Access synchronized measurements, project dashboards, threshold alerts, automated reports, and advanced diagnostics tools anytime, from anywhere—all through one secure, centralized cloud platform. Zero lock-in.
Live Data, Within Seconds
Interactive Dashboards
SMS & Email Alerts
Scheduled Reports
Remote Station Management
All Data on One Graph
Easy Data Export
User & Stakeholder Access
WHY MONITOR BOTH Noise & VibrationS
Noise and Vibrations Often Happen Together. Why Monitor Them Separately?
Blasting, drilling and pile driving do not create noise or vibrations in isolation. Why deploy separate systems, manage separate alarms and pay for separate platforms when one Watch station can monitor both simultaneously—without compromising precision or data quality?
Every measurement, alarm and event is synchronized and available in one place. View noise and vibration together on the same graph, then use continuous audio to hear exactly what happened during a noise event or complaint. One station. One platform. The full picture. Because buying two systems to understand the same event just doesn’t make sense.
ENGINEERED FOR THE REALITIES OF THE FIELD
Why Choose Soft dB for Noise & Vibration Monitoring?
Backed by decades of field expertise and a world-class R&D team, we design and manufacture advanced monitoring systems built for the field—giving consultants and project teams one reliable ecosystem for synchronized noise, vibration and environmental data, adaptable to every project.
One System. Every Application.
Build one monitoring fleet for noise, vibration, blast overpressure, weather, underwater acoustics and more. Add or swap sensors as needs evolve—without changing stations, platforms or suppliers.
Smart Sensors. Less Field Work.
Process signals at the source, calibrate and certify sensors independently, and replace them without pairing or reconfiguring the station. Routine calibration takes just three clicks.
True Real-Time. Full Context.
See synchronized data, alarms and event information as it happens. Compare noise and vibration on the same graph, hear what happened with continuous audio, and act without delay.
No Data Loss. Even Offline.
Your data is logged securely on the station and automatically synchronized when communications are restored—so a connection drop never becomes a data gap.
Diagnose Remotely. Stay Ahead.
Sensor Check and remote diagnostics let you verify sensor performance and investigate issues from anywhere, reducing unnecessary visits to site.
Lower Lifecycle Costs.
One station architecture, fewer systems to manage, less training and fewer field interventions. Your fleet stays relevant as projects change instead of becoming another system to replace.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Go Beyond Basic Noise & Vibration Monitoring
Keep your stations and sensors up to date remotely—without field intervention or hardware replacement. As Soft dB introduces new capabilities, such as AI-powered tools for noise and vibration data, your monitoring ecosystem continues to evolve around real-world field requirements. Advanced tools capture more context, streamline analysis and support better decisions throughout the life of your project.
Automatic Blast Alerts and Summary Reports
With patented Master Trigger™, network-wide vibration data is automatically analyzed following blasts and other seismic events—eliminating manual data collection, post-processing, and reporting.
Continuous Audio Recording and Storage
With continuous audio recording, listen directly on the Web Platform to exactly what nearby communities heard—even when no threshold was exceeded—to investigate complaints and respond with confidence.
Real-Time AI Noise Source Classification
With Soft dB’s AI tool, identify, categorize and filter environmental noise in real time—reducing false alarms and providing a reliable indication of your noise compliance around the clock.
Advanced Noise Management Tool
Proven across mining operations worldwide, this advanced tool prioritizes equipment noise contributions in real time—helping teams act faster and maintain noise compliance.
APPLICATIONS
Noise and Vibration Monitoring Across Demanding Environments
Flexible monitoring solutions for consultants, environmental professionals, contractors, project owners and site operators—from temporary projects to permanent monitoring programs.
Construction
Manage compliance, protect nearby structures and address community concerns.
Mining & Quarries
Monitor blasting impacts, demonstrate compliance and maintain community trust.
Industrial Sites & Data Centers
Control environmental noise & vibration, protect operations and maintain regulatory compliance.
Infrastructure
Protect critical assets during rail, road, transit and major construction projects.
Ports & Marine
Monitor operational noise, and underwater acoustics in sensitive environments.
Airports & Smart Cities
Understand community exposure and manage aircraft, traffic and urban noise.
MORE WAYS TO WORK WITH US
Equipment Rental, Product Information and Technical Support for Every Stage of Your Monitoring Project
Our team can help you select, configure, rent or support the right monitoring system for your project.
Equipment Rental
Rent our monitoring systems for short-term projects, temporary deployments or additional capacity.
Product Information
Contact our team for product details, system configurations, integration options and application guidance.
Technical Support
Get help with equipment setup, calibration, troubleshooting, software and Web Platform questions.
BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR
Expand Your Portfolio. Grow Your Business.
Offer advanced noise, vibration and environmental monitoring solutions across multiple industries—with flexible technology, product training and direct support from Soft dB experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Noise and Vibration Monitoring Solutions
Why Is Noise and Vibration Monitoring Important?
Noise and vibration monitoring helps teams understand and manage the impact of their activities as site conditions change. It is particularly valuable for construction, blasting, mining and industrial projects, where activities such as pile driving, drilling, trench excavation, crushing and truck loading can generate variable noise and vibration levels.
Reliable monitoring data helps teams meet compliance requirements, reduce the risk of disruption and make better operational decisions before issues escalate.
How Does Noise and Vibration Monitoring Work?
Soft dB noise and vibration monitoring systems use stations to measure sound, ground vibration and other relevant environmental metrics at a project site. Data is logged directly at the station and transmitted securely to the Soft dB Web Platform, where teams can review synchronized live and historical measurements—even after a temporary communications outage.
With Soft dB, configurable thresholds can trigger real-time alerts when attention is required. Advanced tools such as AI analysis, continuous audio and automated reporting help teams understand what happened, investigate events and respond based on objective field data.
What Can Noise and Vibration Monitoring Help Prevent?
Noise and vibration monitoring can help manage the risk of excessive levels affecting nearby structures, sensitive equipment and surrounding communities. For example, vibration from blasting or pile driving may affect neighbouring buildings, bridges or buried infrastructure, while industrial noise from fixed sources or mobile equipment can lead to community complaints.
It also creates an objective record of site conditions to support compliance reporting and the investigation of potential exceedances.
How Can Monitoring Help Protect Structures and Equipment?
Vibration from blasting, excavation, demolition and heavy vehicle traffic can affect nearby structures and sensitive equipment. Continuous monitoring helps teams identify conditions that approach project-specific criteria and take corrective action before an issue escalates.
Preventing infrastructure damage. This is particularly important near aging or fragile buildings, bridges, utilities and other infrastructure, where vibration-related damage can result in costly repairs and project delays.
Protecting sensitive equipment. Research facilities, healthcare environments and high-precision manufacturing equipment can also be affected by abnormal vibration levels. Depending on the required sensitivity, highly sensitive vibration sensors may be needed to capture reliable data and help reduce the risk of damage, downtime or loss of performance.
How Does Noise Monitoring Help Resolve Community Complaints?
Continuous noise monitoring turns a complaint into an event that can be investigated with objective data. For example, at an industrial site, truck loading and unloading, backup alarms and other mobile equipment may create varying noise levels throughout the day. When residents report a disturbance, it can be difficult to identify the specific activity or equipment responsible.
With Soft dB, teams can review measured sound levels alongside continuous audio recorded at the exact date and time of the complaint. This makes it easier to distinguish site activity from other noise sources, identify the likely cause and implement targeted mitigation measures.
Rather than reacting to an isolated sound peak, teams gain the context needed to understand what happened and focus their noise-reduction efforts where they will have the greatest impact.
Can a Project Generate Noise Complaints Even When It Is Compliant?
Yes. Meeting applicable noise limits does not necessarily mean project activities will not be audible or disturbing to nearby residents. This is particularly common when ambient sound levels are low and site activity stands out more clearly in the surrounding environment.
Continuous noise monitoring and audio recording help teams investigate a complaint at the exact date and time it occurred—even when no threshold exceedance alert was triggered. This provides the context needed to determine whether project equipment was involved, respond appropriately and make decisions based on objective field data.
How Do Real-Time Data and Alerts Support Faster Response?
Soft dB monitoring systems support project-specific early-warning and limit alerts for noise and vibration, including frequency-specific criteria. When measurements approach a defined limit, the appropriate people can be notified in real time—giving teams time to adjust work methods, prevent potential exceedances and reduce false alarms.
During a blasting event or high-noise operation, teams can investigate conditions remotely and respond before a recurring issue becomes a complaint, non-compliance event or work interruption. Real-time and historical data also support better work planning and provide an objective, time-stamped record to help investigate claims and determine whether site activities were associated with an alleged event.
Can Noise and Vibration Monitoring Support Compliance Reporting?
Yes. Centralized measurement data, event records and automated reports make it easier to document site conditions and demonstrate compliance to permit, regulatory or project requirements.
Whether a project needs to report on daily construction activity, verify blast vibration levels or investigate a community concern, Soft dB’s Web Platform gives teams access to current and historical monitoring data from one place.
Noise and Vibration Monitoring That Fits Your Requirements. Not the Other Way Around.
No need to adapt the way you work to your monitoring system. Ours was designed to adapt to your projects—from short-term deployments to permanent monitoring networks. Demonstrate compliance. Respond faster. Reduce risk. Lower your total cost of ownership. Built for harsh environments. Ready for every project.
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