Sound Masking

As workplaces evolve, noise distractions and lack of speech privacy remain key challenges, especially in open office layouts. Safety measures like partitions have worsened office acoustics. Sound masking provides an effective solution by adding ambient sound that reduces speech intelligibility, creating a quieter and more comfortable environment. This simple adjustment can significantly improve employee productivity and privacy.

What is Sound Masking?

Sound masking is the process of adding a low level, unobtrusive background sounds to an environment to reduce the intelligibility of human speech and reduce noise distractions in that environment. It is a key tool to help solve the speech privacy problem.

1. Direct Field Sound Masking

Sound masking systems can be installed in a direct field position, in which the speakers point downwards from the ceiling and sound masking is emitted directly into the office space. This approach helps create a uniform and evenly distributed sound field.

2. Indirect Field Sound Masking

Sound masking can also be installed in an indirect position, in which the speakers are hidden above the drop ceiling and the sound masking is pointed upwards and reflected off the ceiling deck and back into the environment.

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Learn about Sound Masking Benefits

Reduce Noise Distractions

Sound masking helps minimize distracting background noises in busy office environments, allowing employees to focus better without being interrupted by conversations or other disruptive sounds.

Boosts Productivity

With fewer distractions and a quieter workspace, employees can concentrate more effectively, leading to increased productivity and better overall performance in the office.

Protects Speech Privacy

By making speech less intelligible over distances, sound masking enhances privacy, ensuring sensitive conversations remain confidential and reducing the risk of overheard discussions.

Improves Office Comfort

Sound masking creates a more peaceful atmosphere by balancing acoustics, making the office environment more comfortable for everyone to work in, whether it’s an open-plan area or a private office.

Learn How Sound Masking Works

Book an assessment with an ABS specialist to learn how we can bring sound masking to your working spaces. Learn how private and intimate conversations can be masked using the latest technology available.

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