Sound Masking – There is magic in the air!
Sound masking is a specially tuned ambient background sound that targets the same frequency as human speech, reducing its intelligibility. Simply put, conversations that normally distract someone at a distance of over 15 feet in the workplace will be notably less intelligible or noticeable Face-to-face collaboration with fellow employees is not impacted, as conversations at a distance fade into the background and speech privacy is protected. Sound masking systems are designed to reduce noise distractions, improve privacy, and create a more comfortable acoustic environment in workplaces, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other settings.
Ever heard the term “White Noise”? Sound Masking is similar, but not the same. Sound Masking systems are more effective and more comfortable. Sound masking is specifically engineered to match the frequencies of human speech and to sound comfortable to the human ear. When implemented properly, sound masking should just fade into the background of a workplace.
| Applications That Benefit From Sound Masking |
-Open-office workspaces
-Private offices and Conference rooms
-Call Centers
-Hospitals and Clinics (HIPPA)
-Waiting areas and Exam rooms
-Classrooms
-Libraries
-Secure government areas needing speech privacy
-Hotel lobbies and Customer service areas
Sound masking can help protect privileged attorney-client information, government secrets, confidential business plans, and sensitive patient information. Sound Masking systems can also be used to patch through Paging systems and pipe through music.
| Installing Sound Masking |
Sound masking systems are installed by certified professionals specially trained in sound masking and acoustics. The installation process requires a site survey, the design, and then the physical installation by a qualified install contractor. Speakers (Emitters), low-voltage wiring, and the main controller are the basic elements of a Sound Masking system. A system can be as small or as large as needed, and is very scalable and adjustable, depending on the installation requirement. There is a good amount of planning for a Sound Masking system to make sure the goals are met for the system. Calibration and Tuning of the system is also another important element of the Sound Masking installation process to make sure the system is performing as needed. In some cases, post-installation maintenance could be required to re-calibrate if the office layout or noise levels change (e.g., due to renovations or new occupants).
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