Understanding Sound Masking

Why sound masking? How does it work? Will I hear it? How effective is it? Disruptive noises and conversations make tasks harder to If you’ve ever ran water at your kitchen sink while trying to talk to Sound masking allows easy communication over short someone in the next room, you’ll understand. You can tell your How is the solution complete. Errors happen more often. That adds to stress. conversational partner is speaking, but it’s difficult to comprehend Common misconceptions distances while what they’re saying. That’s because the running water has raised the noise floor in your area. implemented? protecting employees Can’t music provide masking? More than 40 million North Americans work in open plan offices featuring Are acoustics A sound masking system uses loudspeakers The noise floor is the level of constant sound present in a space. If it to distribute a comfortable, engineered from the noises coming from surrounding partial height panels. Granted, these cubicles make better use of space really that important? Music alone does not provide the is too high, you’ll find it irritating. Too low, and you can easily overhear background sound. This makes it difficult to hear frequency spectrum required to offices and workstations. Understanding and improve communication flow, but they’re an acoustical challenge. conversations and noises. incidental noises or conversations. consistently mask conversations and Research conducted over the last decade noises. Music preferences are a matter Traditional walls have given way to modular furniture systems, more by the Center for the Built Environment The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers of personal taste, and because music (CBE) and others shows that poor acoustics are usually installed in a grid-like pattern above contains variations and patterns, it As noise travels, its volume decreases to a level that is covered up by the masking sound, so it follows that this employees use the same space, and everyone is seated closer together. becomes inherently distracting. At the same time, absorptive treatments, quieter air handling and office is the number one cause of workplace the ceiling tiles (shown below). technology requires some distance to work. equipment, and new construction methods have lowered the background dissatisfaction and the most significant factor affecting employee performance. How do you use sound to You can control the Network from a central In open-plan spaces, for example, you can expect the radius of speech intelligibility to be reduced to approximately sound level. What about my airflow system? control panel (shown below) or a computer. If cover up two workstations. However, the exact distance depends on the masking system’s volume and your building’s If you work in a modern office, you can sound? you need on-demand audio control in private That may seem like a good thing – and to some extent, it is – but without Your airflow system turns on and construction, as well as other noise control methods and materials used in the space. likely relate. Usually, you’re spending time on offices or meeting rooms, you can install off throughout the day in order background sound, it’s easier to hear the distracting activities happening work that requires concentration. Disruptive keypads and remote controls. to regulate building temperature. You’ll notice a distinct impact from private office to private office. Sound around your desk. noises and conversations make tasks Sound masking creates a noise floor high enough to mask unwanted It can’t be relied on to provide harder to complete. Errors happen more noises, and low enough for comfort. It works because the human If you’d like to page employees (selectively, or constant coverage. And, when it is Think of a library. Due to the lack of background sound, even normal voice often. That adds to stress. And it takes more ear can’t separate, or distinguish, sounds of similar volume and across a wide area), or even provide music, on, the sound it produces is not at effort to focus - which tires you out, affecting you can do both through the same set of an appropriate volume level or in the levels seem louder than they really are. You can understand a conversation frequency. correct frequency spectrum to mask your mood and, ultimately, your productivity. taking place up to 50 feet away! loudspeakers. The Network also protects against speech. So, you can reduce distractions and achieve privacy. A more eavesdropping and electronic espionage Without sound masking, speech can be easily understood from It’s not something to be taken lightly. consistent sound volume across your facility also makes it feel quieter. by employing multiple independent sound up to 50 feet (15 meters) away. With sound masking, that distance Are closed offices the solution? It seems you get privacy, but in fact, sound A survey of 400 business managers generators. Isn’t a sound masking system Movements from one area to another become less disruptive. can be reduced to 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) or less. Masking often leaks from one office to the next through the ceiling or air transfer conducted by the Building Owners and the same thing as white noise? components. Then a closed door means nothing. Managers Association (BOMA) and the In short, the LogiSon Acoustic Network is a University of Maryland identifies noise complete audio package. The term white noise describes a A sound masking system helps to address these problems by distributing a control as the greatest opportunity for specific type of sound used in early masking systems during the 1970s. comfortable, engineered background sound throughout your workplace. productivity improvements. And in an American Institute of Interior Designers’ These systems were inflexible and the hissing quality of their sound (ASID) study, more than 70 percent of prevented widespread acceptance, respondents said they would be more but the term became widely adopted. productive if their office was quieter. The masking sound should be The benefits? The LogiSon Acoustic Network makes The CBE also found a strong link between specifically designed an engineered sound comparable to workplace dissatisfaction and speech that of soft airflow. If you’d like to hear Speech privacy privacy levels. Many employees are The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers are for your space. the system in action, contact your usually installed in a grid-like pattern above the LogiSon Representative for a demo or disturbed by people talking on telephones site tour. and acoustic comfort. or in surrounding areas. And they’re ceiling tiles. Its contemporary design also makes concerned by the fact others can overhear the Network the best choice for open ceilings. Will software show me what I can achieve? Will I be able to hear my neighbor? their private conversations. Maintaining Does masking cancel noise? confidentiality can also be essential to your Software that predicts general acoustic performance can help The background sound level in offices is often so low that You must be able to hear the masking sound for it to organization. No. Noise-cancellation technology you determine which design choices may have the largest voices carry over a distance of 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) or be effective. But it’s designed to be as unnoticeable as uses microphones to detect noise, impact on noise and speech privacy in your facility. But these more. A masking system dramatically reduces that distance. Why sound masking? How does it work? Where is it used? What’s the payback? Maybe it’s something you should possible. It doesn’t contain distracting patterns, and it’s which in turn signal a computer programs don’t take enough factors into account to accurately The exact distance is affected by office layout and any other think about. tuned so you don’t hear volume changes as you move (connected with a loudspeaker) predict the impact these choices will have across your entire resident acoustic treatments, but 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters), through your facility. Employees come to consider it a to produce an equal and opposite space. They give you an overall rating. or approximately 2 workstations, is a good expectation. It can sound wave. This sound wave is be less. natural part of their environment over a short period of time. projected in the same direction as the noise, which eliminates it. For this reason, software can be used to guide a conversation The LogiSon Acoustic Network offers the highest masking about acoustic design. But it shouldn’t be used to replace Over shorter distances, masking may not prevent you Noise cancellation is effective for sophisticated 3D-modeling packages - or better yet, the advice hearing that someone is speaking, but it will prevent you from uniformity in the industry. It provides zone sizes of 1 to 3 continuous, low-frequency sounds of an acoustical consultant. understanding what is being said. This is a key benefit, because speakers, or 225 to 675 square feet. Such small zone sizes such as engines and traffic. Its understandable speech is the least private and causes the mean the masking sound can be specifically designed for applications are limited because Will software help me with product selection? most distraction. your space. the noise source and the listener must always be in the same position for the effects to be experienced. All predictive programs show sound masking is an effective There are two additional elements for enhancing comfort: Cancellation is not useful in the office acoustic treatment, but they can’t model the differences Can the results be measured? because it can’t address the variable between products. So they aren’t recommended for use in and high-frequency nature of speech, determining which system you buy. Yes. The acoustic performance of your space before and after The Ramp-Up Feature is ideal for installing the Network in or the movement of employees. the introduction of sound masking can be measured using a an already-occupied facility. It automatically increases the sound analyzer. These measurements include volume, contour, And more... sound masking volume over the course of 15 days, allowing Noise-cancelling headphones – a When making your decision, compare features such as how the system is controlled, the size and types of zones it spatial and temporal consistency, dynamic range, and speech workplace occupants to acclimatize to the new conditions. popular item these days – are used privacy levels. All measurements and analysis should be to eliminate background sound. That offers, how the masking sound is generated, the frequency makes surrounding conversations and volume adjustment capabilities, timer functions, and provided by a qualified acoustical engineer. The Timer Feature schedules the masking volume to match easier to hear. installation versatility. In open-ceiling applications, even the expected activity levels throughout the day. It ensures the system’s appearance can be important. masking is loud enough to be effective during busy times, and low enough to be comfortable at quieter times. Why sound masking? How does it work? Will I hear it? How effective is it? Disruptive noises and conversations make tasks harder to If you’ve ever ran water at your kitchen sink while trying to talk to Sound masking allows easy communication over short someone in the next room, you’ll understand. You can tell your How is the solution complete. Errors happen more often. That adds to stress. conversational partner is speaking, but it’s difficult to comprehend Common misconceptions distances while what they’re saying. That’s because the running water has raised the noise floor in your area. implemented? protecting employees Can’t music provide masking? More than 40 million North Americans work in open plan offices featuring Are acoustics A sound masking system uses loudspeakers The noise floor is the level of constant sound present in a space. If it to distribute a comfortable, engineered from the noises coming from surrounding partial height panels. Granted, these cubicles make better use of space really that important? Music alone does not provide the is too high, you’ll find it irritating. Too low, and you can easily overhear background sound. This makes it difficult to hear frequency spectrum required to offices and workstations. Understanding and improve communication flow, but they’re an acoustical challenge. conversations and noises. incidental noises or conversations. consistently mask conversations and Research conducted over the last decade noises. Music preferences are a matter Traditional walls have given way to modular furniture systems, more by the Center for the Built Environment The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers of personal taste, and because music (CBE) and others shows that poor acoustics are usually installed in a grid-like pattern above contains variations and patterns, it As noise travels, its volume decreases to a level that is covered up by the masking sound, so it follows that this employees use the same space, and everyone is seated closer together. becomes inherently distracting. At the same time, absorptive treatments, quieter air handling and office is the number one cause of workplace the ceiling tiles (shown below). technology requires some distance to work. equipment, and new construction methods have lowered the background dissatisfaction and the most significant factor affecting employee performance. How do you use sound to You can control the Network from a central In open-plan spaces, for example, you can expect the radius of speech intelligibility to be reduced to approximately sound level. What about my airflow system? control panel (shown below) or a computer. If cover up two workstations. However, the exact distance depends on the masking system’s volume and your building’s If you work in a modern office, you can sound? you need on-demand audio control in private That may seem like a good thing – and to some extent, it is – but without Your airflow system turns on and construction, as well as other noise control methods and materials used in the space. likely relate. Usually, you’re spending time on offices or meeting rooms, you can install off throughout the day in order background sound, it’s easier to hear the distracting activities happening work that requires concentration. Disruptive keypads and remote controls. to regulate building temperature. You’ll notice a distinct impact from private office to private office. Sound around your desk. noises and conversations make tasks Sound masking creates a noise floor high enough to mask unwanted It can’t be relied on to provide harder to complete. Errors happen more noises, and low enough for comfort. It works because the human If you’d like to page employees (selectively, or constant coverage. And, when it is Think of a library. Due to the lack of background sound, even normal voice often. That adds to stress. And it takes more ear can’t separate, or distinguish, sounds of similar volume and across a wide area), or even provide music, on, the sound it produces is not at effort to focus - which tires you out, affecting you can do both through the same set of an appropriate volume level or in the levels seem louder than they really are. You can understand a conversation frequency. correct frequency spectrum to mask your mood and, ultimately, your productivity. taking place up to 50 feet away! loudspeakers. The Network also protects against speech. So, you can reduce distractions and achieve privacy. A more eavesdropping and electronic espionage Without sound masking, speech can be easily understood from It’s not something to be taken lightly. consistent sound volume across your facility also makes it feel quieter. by employing multiple independent sound up to 50 feet (15 meters) away. With sound masking, that distance Are closed offices the solution? It seems you get privacy, but in fact, sound A survey of 400 business managers generators. Isn’t a sound masking system Movements from one area to another become less disruptive. can be reduced to 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) or less. Masking often leaks from one office to the next through the ceiling or air transfer conducted by the Building Owners and the same thing as white noise? components. Then a closed door means nothing. Managers Association (BOMA) and the In short, the LogiSon Acoustic Network is a University of Maryland identifies noise complete audio package. The term white noise describes a A sound masking system helps to address these problems by distributing a control as the greatest opportunity for specific type of sound used in early masking systems during the 1970s. comfortable, engineered background sound throughout your workplace. productivity improvements. And in an American Institute of Interior Designers’ These systems were inflexible and the hissing quality of their sound (ASID) study, more than 70 percent of prevented widespread acceptance, respondents said they would be more but the term became widely adopted. productive if their office was quieter. The masking sound should be The benefits? The LogiSon Acoustic Network makes The CBE also found a strong link between specifically designed an engineered sound comparable to workplace dissatisfaction and speech that of soft airflow. If you’d like to hear Speech privacy privacy levels. Many employees are The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers are for your space. the system in action, contact your usually installed in a grid-like pattern above the LogiSon Representative for a demo or disturbed by people talking on telephones site tour. and acoustic comfort. or in surrounding areas. And they’re ceiling tiles. Its contemporary design also makes concerned by the fact others can overhear the Network the best choice for open ceilings. Will software show me what I can achieve? Will I be able to hear my neighbor? their private conversations. Maintaining Does masking cancel noise? confidentiality can also be essential to your Software that predicts general acoustic performance can help The background sound level in offices is often so low that You must be able to hear the masking sound for it to organization. No. Noise-cancellation technology you determine which design choices may have the largest voices carry over a distance of 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) or be effective. But it’s designed to be as unnoticeable as uses microphones to detect noise, impact on noise and speech privacy in your facility. But these more. A masking system dramatically reduces that distance. Why sound masking? How does it work? Where is it used? What’s the payback? Maybe it’s something you should possible. It doesn’t contain distracting patterns, and it’s which in turn signal a computer programs don’t take enough factors into account to accurately The exact distance is affected by office layout and any other think about. tuned so you don’t hear volume changes as you move (connected with a loudspeaker) predict the impact these choices will have across your entire resident acoustic treatments, but 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters), through your facility. Employees come to consider it a to produce an equal and opposite space. They give you an overall rating. or approximately 2 workstations, is a good expectation. It can sound wave. This sound wave is be less. natural part of their environment over a short period of time. projected in the same direction as the noise, which eliminates it. For this reason, software can be used to guide a conversation The LogiSon Acoustic Network offers the highest masking about acoustic design. But it shouldn’t be used to replace Over shorter distances, masking may not prevent you Noise cancellation is effective for sophisticated 3D-modeling packages - or better yet, the advice hearing that someone is speaking, but it will prevent you from uniformity in the industry. It provides zone sizes of 1 to 3 continuous, low-frequency sounds of an acoustical consultant. understanding what is being said. This is a key benefit, because speakers, or 225 to 675 square feet. Such small zone sizes such as engines and traffic. Its understandable speech is the least private and causes the mean the masking sound can be specifically designed for applications are limited because Will software help me with product selection? most distraction. your space. the noise source and the listener must always be in the same position for the effects to be experienced. All predictive programs show sound masking is an effective There are two additional elements for enhancing comfort: Cancellation is not useful in the office acoustic treatment, but they can’t model the differences Can the results be measured? because it can’t address the variable between products. So they aren’t recommended for use in and high-frequency nature of speech, determining which system you buy. Yes. The acoustic performance of your space before and after The Ramp-Up Feature is ideal for installing the Network in or the movement of employees. the introduction of sound masking can be measured using a an already-occupied facility. It automatically increases the sound analyzer. These measurements include volume, contour, And more... sound masking volume over the course of 15 days, allowing Noise-cancelling headphones – a When making your decision, compare features such as how the system is controlled, the size and types of zones it spatial and temporal consistency, dynamic range, and speech workplace occupants to acclimatize to the new conditions. popular item these days – are used privacy levels. All measurements and analysis should be to eliminate background sound. That offers, how the masking sound is generated, the frequency makes surrounding conversations and volume adjustment capabilities, timer functions, and provided by a qualified acoustical engineer. The Timer Feature schedules the masking volume to match easier to hear. installation versatility. In open-ceiling applications, even the expected activity levels throughout the day. It ensures the system’s appearance can be important. masking is loud enough to be effective during busy times, and low enough to be comfortable at quieter times. Why sound masking? How does it work? Will I hear it? How effective is it? Disruptive noises and conversations make tasks harder to If you’ve ever ran water at your kitchen sink while trying to talk to Sound masking allows easy communication over short someone in the next room, you’ll understand. You can tell your How is the solution complete. Errors happen more often. That adds to stress. conversational partner is speaking, but it’s difficult to comprehend Common misconceptions distances while what they’re saying. That’s because the running water has raised the noise floor in your area. implemented? protecting employees Can’t music provide masking? More than 40 million North Americans work in open plan offices featuring Are acoustics A sound masking system uses loudspeakers The noise floor is the level of constant sound present in a space. If it to distribute a comfortable, engineered from the noises coming from surrounding partial height panels. Granted, these cubicles make better use of space really that important? Music alone does not provide the is too high, you’ll find it irritating. Too low, and you can easily overhear background sound. This makes it difficult to hear frequency spectrum required to offices and workstations. Understanding and improve communication flow, but they’re an acoustical challenge. conversations and noises. incidental noises or conversations. consistently mask conversations and Research conducted over the last decade noises. Music preferences are a matter Traditional walls have given way to modular furniture systems, more by the Center for the Built Environment The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers of personal taste, and because music (CBE) and others shows that poor acoustics are usually installed in a grid-like pattern above contains variations and patterns, it As noise travels, its volume decreases to a level that is covered up by the masking sound, so it follows that this employees use the same space, and everyone is seated closer together. becomes inherently distracting. At the same time, absorptive treatments, quieter air handling and office is the number one cause of workplace the ceiling tiles (shown below). technology requires some distance to work. equipment, and new construction methods have lowered the background dissatisfaction and the most significant factor affecting employee performance. How do you use sound to You can control the Network from a central In open-plan spaces, for example, you can expect the radius of speech intelligibility to be reduced to approximately sound level. What about my airflow system? control panel (shown below) or a computer. If cover up two workstations. However, the exact distance depends on the masking system’s volume and your building’s If you work in a modern office, you can sound? you need on-demand audio control in private That may seem like a good thing – and to some extent, it is – but without Your airflow system turns on and construction, as well as other noise control methods and materials used in the space. likely relate. Usually, you’re spending time on offices or meeting rooms, you can install off throughout the day in order background sound, it’s easier to hear the distracting activities happening work that requires concentration. Disruptive keypads and remote controls. to regulate building temperature. You’ll notice a distinct impact from private office to private office. Sound around your desk. noises and conversations make tasks Sound masking creates a noise floor high enough to mask unwanted It can’t be relied on to provide harder to complete. Errors happen more noises, and low enough for comfort. It works because the human If you’d like to page employees (selectively, or constant coverage. And, when it is Think of a library. Due to the lack of background sound, even normal voice often. That adds to stress. And it takes more ear can’t separate, or distinguish, sounds of similar volume and across a wide area), or even provide music, on, the sound it produces is not at effort to focus - which tires you out, affecting you can do both through the same set of an appropriate volume level or in the levels seem louder than they really are. You can understand a conversation frequency. correct frequency spectrum to mask your mood and, ultimately, your productivity. taking place up to 50 feet away! loudspeakers. The Network also protects against speech. So, you can reduce distractions and achieve privacy. A more eavesdropping and electronic espionage Without sound masking, speech can be easily understood from It’s not something to be taken lightly. consistent sound volume across your facility also makes it feel quieter. by employing multiple independent sound up to 50 feet (15 meters) away. With sound masking, that distance Are closed offices the solution? It seems you get privacy, but in fact, sound A survey of 400 business managers generators. Isn’t a sound masking system Movements from one area to another become less disruptive. can be reduced to 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) or less. Masking often leaks from one office to the next through the ceiling or air transfer conducted by the Building Owners and the same thing as white noise? components. Then a closed door means nothing. Managers Association (BOMA) and the In short, the LogiSon Acoustic Network is a University of Maryland identifies noise complete audio package. The term white noise describes a A sound masking system helps to address these problems by distributing a control as the greatest opportunity for specific type of sound used in early masking systems during the 1970s. comfortable, engineered background sound throughout your workplace. productivity improvements. And in an American Institute of Interior Designers’ These systems were inflexible and the hissing quality of their sound (ASID) study, more than 70 percent of prevented widespread acceptance, respondents said they would be more but the term became widely adopted. productive if their office was quieter. The masking sound should be The benefits? The LogiSon Acoustic Network makes The CBE also found a strong link between specifically designed an engineered sound comparable to workplace dissatisfaction and speech that of soft airflow. If you’d like to hear Speech privacy privacy levels. Many employees are The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers are for your space. the system in action, contact your usually installed in a grid-like pattern above the LogiSon Representative for a demo or disturbed by people talking on telephones site tour. and acoustic comfort. or in surrounding areas. And they’re ceiling tiles. Its contemporary design also makes concerned by the fact others can overhear the Network the best choice for open ceilings. Will software show me what I can achieve? Will I be able to hear my neighbor? their private conversations. Maintaining Does masking cancel noise? confidentiality can also be essential to your Software that predicts general acoustic performance can help The background sound level in offices is often so low that You must be able to hear the masking sound for it to organization. No. Noise-cancellation technology you determine which design choices may have the largest voices carry over a distance of 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) or be effective. But it’s designed to be as unnoticeable as uses microphones to detect noise, impact on noise and speech privacy in your facility. But these more. A masking system dramatically reduces that distance. Why sound masking? How does it work? Where is it used? What’s the payback? Maybe it’s something you should possible. It doesn’t contain distracting patterns, and it’s which in turn signal a computer programs don’t take enough factors into account to accurately The exact distance is affected by office layout and any other think about. tuned so you don’t hear volume changes as you move (connected with a loudspeaker) predict the impact these choices will have across your entire resident acoustic treatments, but 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters), through your facility. Employees come to consider it a to produce an equal and opposite space. They give you an overall rating. or approximately 2 workstations, is a good expectation. It can sound wave. This sound wave is be less. natural part of their environment over a short period of time. projected in the same direction as the noise, which eliminates it. For this reason, software can be used to guide a conversation The LogiSon Acoustic Network offers the highest masking about acoustic design. But it shouldn’t be used to replace Over shorter distances, masking may not prevent you Noise cancellation is effective for sophisticated 3D-modeling packages - or better yet, the advice hearing that someone is speaking, but it will prevent you from uniformity in the industry. It provides zone sizes of 1 to 3 continuous, low-frequency sounds of an acoustical consultant. understanding what is being said. This is a key benefit, because speakers, or 225 to 675 square feet. Such small zone sizes such as engines and traffic. Its understandable speech is the least private and causes the mean the masking sound can be specifically designed for applications are limited because Will software help me with product selection? most distraction. your space. the noise source and the listener must always be in the same position for the effects to be experienced. All predictive programs show sound masking is an effective There are two additional elements for enhancing comfort: Cancellation is not useful in the office acoustic treatment, but they can’t model the differences Can the results be measured? because it can’t address the variable between products. So they aren’t recommended for use in and high-frequency nature of speech, determining which system you buy. Yes. The acoustic performance of your space before and after The Ramp-Up Feature is ideal for installing the Network in or the movement of employees. the introduction of sound masking can be measured using a an already-occupied facility. It automatically increases the sound analyzer. These measurements include volume, contour, And more... sound masking volume over the course of 15 days, allowing Noise-cancelling headphones – a When making your decision, compare features such as how the system is controlled, the size and types of zones it spatial and temporal consistency, dynamic range, and speech workplace occupants to acclimatize to the new conditions. popular item these days – are used privacy levels. All measurements and analysis should be to eliminate background sound. That offers, how the masking sound is generated, the frequency makes surrounding conversations and volume adjustment capabilities, timer functions, and provided by a qualified acoustical engineer. The Timer Feature schedules the masking volume to match easier to hear. installation versatility. In open-ceiling applications, even the expected activity levels throughout the day. It ensures the system’s appearance can be important. masking is loud enough to be effective during busy times, and low enough to be comfortable at quieter times. Why sound masking? How does it work? Will I hear it? How effective is it? Disruptive noises and conversations make tasks harder to If you’ve ever ran water at your kitchen sink while trying to talk to Sound masking allows easy communication over short someone in the next room, you’ll understand. You can tell your How is the solution complete. Errors happen more often. That adds to stress. conversational partner is speaking, but it’s difficult to comprehend Common misconceptions distances while what they’re saying. That’s because the running water has raised the noise floor in your area. implemented? protecting employees Can’t music provide masking? More than 40 million North Americans work in open plan offices featuring Are acoustics A sound masking system uses loudspeakers The noise floor is the level of constant sound present in a space. If it to distribute a comfortable, engineered from the noises coming from surrounding partial height panels. Granted, these cubicles make better use of space really that important? Music alone does not provide the is too high, you’ll find it irritating. Too low, and you can easily overhear background sound. This makes it difficult to hear frequency spectrum required to offices and workstations. Understanding and improve communication flow, but they’re an acoustical challenge. conversations and noises. incidental noises or conversations. consistently mask conversations and Research conducted over the last decade noises. Music preferences are a matter Traditional walls have given way to modular furniture systems, more by the Center for the Built Environment The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers of personal taste, and because music (CBE) and others shows that poor acoustics are usually installed in a grid-like pattern above contains variations and patterns, it As noise travels, its volume decreases to a level that is covered up by the masking sound, so it follows that this employees use the same space, and everyone is seated closer together. becomes inherently distracting. At the same time, absorptive treatments, quieter air handling and office is the number one cause of workplace the ceiling tiles (shown below). technology requires some distance to work. equipment, and new construction methods have lowered the background dissatisfaction and the most significant factor affecting employee performance. How do you use sound to You can control the Network from a central In open-plan spaces, for example, you can expect the radius of speech intelligibility to be reduced to approximately sound level. What about my airflow system? control panel (shown below) or a computer. If cover up two workstations. However, the exact distance depends on the masking system’s volume and your building’s If you work in a modern office, you can sound? you need on-demand audio control in private That may seem like a good thing – and to some extent, it is – but without Your airflow system turns on and construction, as well as other noise control methods and materials used in the space. likely relate. Usually, you’re spending time on offices or meeting rooms, you can install off throughout the day in order background sound, it’s easier to hear the distracting activities happening work that requires concentration. Disruptive keypads and remote controls. to regulate building temperature. You’ll notice a distinct impact from private office to private office. Sound around your desk. noises and conversations make tasks Sound masking creates a noise floor high enough to mask unwanted It can’t be relied on to provide harder to complete. Errors happen more noises, and low enough for comfort. It works because the human If you’d like to page employees (selectively, or constant coverage. And, when it is Think of a library. Due to the lack of background sound, even normal voice often. That adds to stress. And it takes more ear can’t separate, or distinguish, sounds of similar volume and across a wide area), or even provide music, on, the sound it produces is not at effort to focus - which tires you out, affecting you can do both through the same set of an appropriate volume level or in the levels seem louder than they really are. You can understand a conversation frequency. correct frequency spectrum to mask your mood and, ultimately, your productivity. taking place up to 50 feet away! loudspeakers. The Network also protects against speech. So, you can reduce distractions and achieve privacy. A more eavesdropping and electronic espionage Without sound masking, speech can be easily understood from It’s not something to be taken lightly. consistent sound volume across your facility also makes it feel quieter. by employing multiple independent sound up to 50 feet (15 meters) away. With sound masking, that distance Are closed offices the solution? It seems you get privacy, but in fact, sound A survey of 400 business managers generators. Isn’t a sound masking system Movements from one area to another become less disruptive. can be reduced to 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) or less. Masking often leaks from one office to the next through the ceiling or air transfer conducted by the Building Owners and the same thing as white noise? components. Then a closed door means nothing. Managers Association (BOMA) and the In short, the LogiSon Acoustic Network is a University of Maryland identifies noise complete audio package. The term white noise describes a A sound masking system helps to address these problems by distributing a control as the greatest opportunity for specific type of sound used in early masking systems during the 1970s. comfortable, engineered background sound throughout your workplace. productivity improvements. And in an American Institute of Interior Designers’ These systems were inflexible and the hissing quality of their sound (ASID) study, more than 70 percent of prevented widespread acceptance, respondents said they would be more but the term became widely adopted. productive if their office was quieter. The masking sound should be The benefits? The LogiSon Acoustic Network makes The CBE also found a strong link between specifically designed an engineered sound comparable to workplace dissatisfaction and speech that of soft airflow. If you’d like to hear Speech privacy privacy levels. Many employees are The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers are for your space. the system in action, contact your usually installed in a grid-like pattern above the LogiSon Representative for a demo or disturbed by people talking on telephones site tour. and acoustic comfort. or in surrounding areas. And they’re ceiling tiles. Its contemporary design also makes concerned by the fact others can overhear the Network the best choice for open ceilings. Will software show me what I can achieve? Will I be able to hear my neighbor? their private conversations. Maintaining Does masking cancel noise? confidentiality can also be essential to your Software that predicts general acoustic performance can help The background sound level in offices is often so low that You must be able to hear the masking sound for it to organization. No. Noise-cancellation technology you determine which design choices may have the largest voices carry over a distance of 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) or be effective. But it’s designed to be as unnoticeable as uses microphones to detect noise, impact on noise and speech privacy in your facility. But these more. A masking system dramatically reduces that distance. Why sound masking? How does it work? Where is it used? What’s the payback? Maybe it’s something you should possible. It doesn’t contain distracting patterns, and it’s which in turn signal a computer programs don’t take enough factors into account to accurately The exact distance is affected by office layout and any other think about. tuned so you don’t hear volume changes as you move (connected with a loudspeaker) predict the impact these choices will have across your entire resident acoustic treatments, but 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters), through your facility. Employees come to consider it a to produce an equal and opposite space. They give you an overall rating. or approximately 2 workstations, is a good expectation. It can sound wave. This sound wave is be less. natural part of their environment over a short period of time. projected in the same direction as the noise, which eliminates it. For this reason, software can be used to guide a conversation The LogiSon Acoustic Network offers the highest masking about acoustic design. But it shouldn’t be used to replace Over shorter distances, masking may not prevent you Noise cancellation is effective for sophisticated 3D-modeling packages - or better yet, the advice hearing that someone is speaking, but it will prevent you from uniformity in the industry. It provides zone sizes of 1 to 3 continuous, low-frequency sounds of an acoustical consultant. understanding what is being said. This is a key benefit, because speakers, or 225 to 675 square feet. Such small zone sizes such as engines and traffic. Its understandable speech is the least private and causes the mean the masking sound can be specifically designed for applications are limited because Will software help me with product selection? most distraction. your space. the noise source and the listener must always be in the same position for the effects to be experienced. All predictive programs show sound masking is an effective There are two additional elements for enhancing comfort: Cancellation is not useful in the office acoustic treatment, but they can’t model the differences Can the results be measured? because it can’t address the variable between products. So they aren’t recommended for use in and high-frequency nature of speech, determining which system you buy. Yes. The acoustic performance of your space before and after The Ramp-Up Feature is ideal for installing the Network in or the movement of employees. the introduction of sound masking can be measured using a an already-occupied facility. It automatically increases the sound analyzer. These measurements include volume, contour, And more... sound masking volume over the course of 15 days, allowing Noise-cancelling headphones – a When making your decision, compare features such as how the system is controlled, the size and types of zones it spatial and temporal consistency, dynamic range, and speech workplace occupants to acclimatize to the new conditions. popular item these days – are used privacy levels. All measurements and analysis should be to eliminate background sound. That offers, how the masking sound is generated, the frequency makes surrounding conversations and volume adjustment capabilities, timer functions, and provided by a qualified acoustical engineer. The Timer Feature schedules the masking volume to match easier to hear. installation versatility. In open-ceiling applications, even the expected activity levels throughout the day. It ensures the system’s appearance can be important. masking is loud enough to be effective during busy times, and low enough to be comfortable at quieter times. Why sound masking? How does it work? Will I hear it? How effective is it? Disruptive noises and conversations make tasks harder to If you’ve ever ran water at your kitchen sink while trying to talk to Sound masking allows easy communication over short someone in the next room, you’ll understand. You can tell your How is the solution complete. Errors happen more often. That adds to stress. conversational partner is speaking, but it’s difficult to comprehend Common misconceptions distances while what they’re saying. That’s because the running water has raised the noise floor in your area. implemented? protecting employees Can’t music provide masking? More than 40 million North Americans work in open plan offices featuring Are acoustics A sound masking system uses loudspeakers The noise floor is the level of constant sound present in a space. If it to distribute a comfortable, engineered from the noises coming from surrounding partial height panels. Granted, these cubicles make better use of space really that important? Music alone does not provide the is too high, you’ll find it irritating. Too low, and you can easily overhear background sound. This makes it difficult to hear frequency spectrum required to offices and workstations. Understanding and improve communication flow, but they’re an acoustical challenge. conversations and noises. incidental noises or conversations. consistently mask conversations and Research conducted over the last decade noises. Music preferences are a matter Traditional walls have given way to modular furniture systems, more by the Center for the Built Environment The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers of personal taste, and because music (CBE) and others shows that poor acoustics are usually installed in a grid-like pattern above contains variations and patterns, it As noise travels, its volume decreases to a level that is covered up by the masking sound, so it follows that this employees use the same space, and everyone is seated closer together. becomes inherently distracting. At the same time, absorptive treatments, quieter air handling and office is the number one cause of workplace the ceiling tiles (shown below). technology requires some distance to work. equipment, and new construction methods have lowered the background dissatisfaction and the most significant factor affecting employee performance. How do you use sound to You can control the Network from a central In open-plan spaces, for example, you can expect the radius of speech intelligibility to be reduced to approximately sound level. What about my airflow system? control panel (shown below) or a computer. If cover up two workstations. However, the exact distance depends on the masking system’s volume and your building’s If you work in a modern office, you can sound? you need on-demand audio control in private That may seem like a good thing – and to some extent, it is – but without Your airflow system turns on and construction, as well as other noise control methods and materials used in the space. likely relate. Usually, you’re spending time on offices or meeting rooms, you can install off throughout the day in order background sound, it’s easier to hear the distracting activities happening work that requires concentration. Disruptive keypads and remote controls. to regulate building temperature. You’ll notice a distinct impact from private office to private office. Sound around your desk. noises and conversations make tasks Sound masking creates a noise floor high enough to mask unwanted It can’t be relied on to provide harder to complete. Errors happen more noises, and low enough for comfort. It works because the human If you’d like to page employees (selectively, or constant coverage. And, when it is Think of a library. Due to the lack of background sound, even normal voice often. That adds to stress. And it takes more ear can’t separate, or distinguish, sounds of similar volume and across a wide area), or even provide music, on, the sound it produces is not at effort to focus - which tires you out, affecting you can do both through the same set of an appropriate volume level or in the levels seem louder than they really are. You can understand a conversation frequency. correct frequency spectrum to mask your mood and, ultimately, your productivity. taking place up to 50 feet away! loudspeakers. The Network also protects against speech. So, you can reduce distractions and achieve privacy. A more eavesdropping and electronic espionage Without sound masking, speech can be easily understood from It’s not something to be taken lightly. consistent sound volume across your facility also makes it feel quieter. by employing multiple independent sound up to 50 feet (15 meters) away. With sound masking, that distance Are closed offices the solution? It seems you get privacy, but in fact, sound A survey of 400 business managers generators. Isn’t a sound masking system Movements from one area to another become less disruptive. can be reduced to 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) or less. Masking often leaks from one office to the next through the ceiling or air transfer conducted by the Building Owners and the same thing as white noise? components. Then a closed door means nothing. Managers Association (BOMA) and the In short, the LogiSon Acoustic Network is a University of Maryland identifies noise complete audio package. The term white noise describes a A sound masking system helps to address these problems by distributing a control as the greatest opportunity for specific type of sound used in early masking systems during the 1970s. comfortable, engineered background sound throughout your workplace. productivity improvements. And in an American Institute of Interior Designers’ These systems were inflexible and the hissing quality of their sound (ASID) study, more than 70 percent of prevented widespread acceptance, respondents said they would be more but the term became widely adopted. productive if their office was quieter. The masking sound should be The benefits? The LogiSon Acoustic Network makes The CBE also found a strong link between specifically designed an engineered sound comparable to workplace dissatisfaction and speech that of soft airflow. If you’d like to hear Speech privacy privacy levels. Many employees are The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s loudspeakers are for your space. the system in action, contact your usually installed in a grid-like pattern above the LogiSon Representative for a demo or disturbed by people talking on telephones site tour. and acoustic comfort. or in surrounding areas. And they’re ceiling tiles. Its contemporary design also makes concerned by the fact others can overhear the Network the best choice for open ceilings. Will software show me what I can achieve? Will I be able to hear my neighbor? their private conversations. Maintaining Does masking cancel noise? confidentiality can also be essential to your Software that predicts general acoustic performance can help The background sound level in offices is often so low that You must be able to hear the masking sound for it to organization. No. Noise-cancellation technology you determine which design choices may have the largest voices carry over a distance of 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) or be effective. But it’s designed to be as unnoticeable as uses microphones to detect noise, impact on noise and speech privacy in your facility. But these more. A masking system dramatically reduces that distance. Why sound masking? How does it work? Where is it used? What’s the payback? Maybe it’s something you should possible. It doesn’t contain distracting patterns, and it’s which in turn signal a computer programs don’t take enough factors into account to accurately The exact distance is affected by office layout and any other think about. tuned so you don’t hear volume changes as you move (connected with a loudspeaker) predict the impact these choices will have across your entire resident acoustic treatments, but 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters), through your facility. Employees come to consider it a to produce an equal and opposite space. They give you an overall rating. or approximately 2 workstations, is a good expectation. It can sound wave. This sound wave is be less. natural part of their environment over a short period of time. projected in the same direction as the noise, which eliminates it. For this reason, software can be used to guide a conversation The LogiSon Acoustic Network offers the highest masking about acoustic design. But it shouldn’t be used to replace Over shorter distances, masking may not prevent you Noise cancellation is effective for sophisticated 3D-modeling packages - or better yet, the advice hearing that someone is speaking, but it will prevent you from uniformity in the industry. It provides zone sizes of 1 to 3 continuous, low-frequency sounds of an acoustical consultant. understanding what is being said. This is a key benefit, because speakers, or 225 to 675 square feet. Such small zone sizes such as engines and traffic. Its understandable speech is the least private and causes the mean the masking sound can be specifically designed for applications are limited because Will software help me with product selection? most distraction. your space. the noise source and the listener must always be in the same position for the effects to be experienced. All predictive programs show sound masking is an effective There are two additional elements for enhancing comfort: Cancellation is not useful in the office acoustic treatment, but they can’t model the differences Can the results be measured? because it can’t address the variable between products. So they aren’t recommended for use in and high-frequency nature of speech, determining which system you buy. Yes. The acoustic performance of your space before and after The Ramp-Up Feature is ideal for installing the Network in or the movement of employees. the introduction of sound masking can be measured using a an already-occupied facility. It automatically increases the sound analyzer. These measurements include volume, contour, And more... sound masking volume over the course of 15 days, allowing Noise-cancelling headphones – a When making your decision, compare features such as how the system is controlled, the size and types of zones it spatial and temporal consistency, dynamic range, and speech workplace occupants to acclimatize to the new conditions. popular item these days – are used privacy levels. All measurements and analysis should be to eliminate background sound. That offers, how the masking sound is generated, the frequency makes surrounding conversations and volume adjustment capabilities, timer functions, and provided by a qualified acoustical engineer. The Timer Feature schedules the masking volume to match easier to hear. installation versatility. In open-ceiling applications, even the expected activity levels throughout the day. It ensures the system’s appearance can be important. masking is loud enough to be effective during busy times, and low enough to be comfortable at quieter times. Where is it used? How is it installed? What about control? What’s the payback? A sound masking system is intended for use in areas where poor noise control exists due to low background sound Masking should be installed levels. In these types of spaces, you can hear noises and conversation across long distances. Sound masking will not Imagine you couldn’t adjust your office chair to suit your The LogiSon Acoustic Network is economical to operate. improve acoustics in areas with high background sound levels of 50 dBA or more. a 13,500 square foot installation uses the same throughout your space. If the masking sound is present individual needs. How comfortable would you be? The primary goal of a sound masking system is to cover up speech, but it also masks other noises within the same in one area and not in another, it will draw attention as occupants energy as a light bulb. frequency range as the masking sound. These include exterior traffic, general office activities, and ventilation. The system move about. To ensure maximum acoustic comfort®, your sound masking system should does not address very high or very low frequency sounds. be adjusted to suit the unique needs of your facility – and re-adjusted if you Economic pressures lead many organizations to minimize the cost of their physical space. But design choices that result in poor working renovate, move furniture or personnel. Your LogiSon Representative selects the LogiSon Acoustic Is it difficult to install in existing spaces? environments can end up costing more in the long run. Which Here are a few Network components and designs a layout. sectors can use Many people believe acoustic materials need to “People” costs – including recruitment, salaries, training and benefits sound masking? specific cases: Installation can be handled by your LogiSon Representative’s be installed prior to project completion. However, LogiSon Representatives offer the – make up the majority of an organization’s expenses, usually costing in-house technicians, by a third-party installation company, the LogiSon Acoustic Network is easily installed in 10 times more than the building and its maintenance combined. So, or your own contractor. Though the loudspeakers are existing facilities, addressing acoustical concerns following client services: creating a space where employees are comfortable and productive • Banks typically installed above the ceiling tiles, they can also can really impact your bottom line. without requiring a large-scale renovation. If • Site inspection • Call Centers Call Centers be used in open or hard ceilings such as gypsum. They’re needed, arrangements can be made with your • Commercial Offices usually placed 15 feet apart in a grid-like pattern so each LogiSon Representative to install the Network • System design Sound masking is part of a proactive approach that provides Daily, agents must deal with distractions caused by employees with the type of workplace they need to excel. It’s also other agents talking on the telephone or holding one covers approximately 225 square feet. A single line outside regular working hours. • Quotation • Courthouses likely to be one of the smallest investments you make in your facility. meetings by their workstations. Combine that of cable connects all components, keeping installation • Installation • Dealerships with the noise of people walking by, phones straightforward and costs low. • Healthcare Facilities ringing, office equipment churning, and building • Programming mechanicals droning - it’s a cacophony. • Hotels Your LogiSon Representative sets up and tunes the Network • Maintenance • Houses of Worship Reducing these distractions can help employees to meet your requirements, either independently or together • Relocation provide better customer service. It can also pay off with your acoustical consultant. • Libraries in terms of error reduction, employee retention, and • Military Facilities financial performance. Is the system easy • Schools to control?

Law Offices & Courthouses Yes. The LogiSon Acoustic Network’s settings – for an individual Why should it be used in meeting rooms? loudspeaker or an entire campus – can be managed from a Is it expensive to operate and maintain? In law firms, a positive acoustic ambience control panel or a computer equipped with Acoustic Network Your Networked Solution can convey an atmosphere of control, When a meeting room is used for presentations or Retail Banks professionalism and stability. Manager software. Churn rates and renovations call for building conversations, sound masking ensures the participants systems that can be quickly, easily and cost- are not disturbed by outside noises. However, they need For Speech Privacy and Noise Control The branch is the location where Speech privacy helps to reduce to have control over the system’s volume. The LogiSon effectively readjusted. Investing in a flexible system staff members process transactions Can I adjust the masking sound? clients’ fear of being overheard. Acoustic Network’s keypads give occupants the ability to such as the LogiSon Acoustic Network increases and provide advice. A high level of Controlling noise can assist staff adjust the masking and paging volumes, or mute them. the efficiency of long-term maintenance. Because speech privacy is crucial because members engaged in tasks that This feature is particularly useful in rooms used for video Sound masking works because occupants come to consider clients expect their conversations you can use a control panel or computer to require concentration, such as or teleconferencing, when the system may need to be Why should I use it in private offices? it a natural feature of the space they’re in. If the masking with staff to remain confidential. manage the settings, changes can be made in researching, reading and writing. turned down or off so that it doesn’t interfere with system is turned on and off, or the volume is often adjusted, it Privacy is also necessary for staff to minutes. And you won’t need to open the ceiling a microphone. Conversations that require privacy usually take place in closed negotiate effectively. If they’re working in will call attention to the system, which could then become a or hire an electrical contractor to alter the cabling. In courtrooms, jury box masking rooms. But air transfer components, poor door seals, gaps between an acoustically comfortable environment, distraction. can achieve speech privacy for the wall and ceiling, and breaks in the plenum barriers provide they tend to be less fatigued, suffer less stress, sidebar conversations and bench clear paths for overhearing these conversations in neighboring Are there any You can also upgrade software more often, and and be more welcoming - all essential to first-rate The LogiSon Acoustic Network has a Timer Feature that can be conferences. Sound masking is also offices. Although the level of acoustic satisfaction experienced much more economically, than if you had to customer service. a natural fit for jury deliberation rooms, by employees in private offices is generally higher than those programmed to gradually adjust the masking volume to match material savings? regularly change your physical equipment to take or within the administration and support in cubicles, almost one third still feel noise interferes with their expected changes in activity levels throughout the day. advantage of new features. areas in courthouses. ability to do their job. And many people keep the doors to their Early consideration of a sound masking system in your construction offices open. In this case, they may have less noise control than If you change your facility’s layout, your LogiSon Representative plans has benefit. It can reduce costs by eliminating the need for The LogiSon Acoustic Network is economical to Hospitals employees occupying cubicles. Will sound masking work in restaurants? should make the required changes to the masking sound. extra insulation, layers of drywall or plenum barriers, and high-spec or operate. A 13,500 square foot installation uses the Conversations, footfall, medical Properly altering the volume or frequency requires both training permanent walls around private offices. Sound masking is very effective same energy as a light bulb. equipment, televisions, telephones, Locations such as airport lounges and members clubs, and specialized equipment. when used in combination with floor-to-ceiling wall systems and is carts and mechanical systems - noise which are similar to open-plan office environments, can comparable to increasing their Sound Transmission Class (STC). How long is the warranty period? is ever-present in healthcare facilities. You can alter other settings using any of the control options the benefit. However, most restaurants are characterized by That can add to patient stress and Network offers. prevent healing rest Staff members high background sound levels and a lot of echo. These Fewer slab-to-slab walls mean reduced HVAC zone requirements and The LogiSon Acoustic Network is covered by a five- have a hard time concentrating on issues should be addressed with absorptive materials. a less interrupted ceiling grid. In this way, masking also maintains the year warranty. their work in a noisy environment. It What kind of support is available? flexibility of your space for future renovations! can be easier to make errors. Can I expand or relocate the system? It’s important to choose a sound masking system supported by Sound masking can also reduce the need to purchase other What about industrial applications? Speech privacy is also a concern. Patients Can I just treat the noisy areas in my workplace? professionals who can properly design the system and provide acoustical treatments. The nature of these reductions varies and should know if they can overhear conversations The LogiSon Acoustic Network can be expanded Sound masking addresses noise problems caused by low What are the benefits for open plan areas? you with ongoing support as your organization grows and be discussed with your LogiSon Representative. occurring in neighboring areas, others may Masking should be installed throughout your space. If the or relocated with ease. hear their exchanges as well. That can make them background sound levels. Because industrial environments changes. Because it’s not a physical barrier, sound masking can help create a flexible, masking sound is present in one area and not in another, it uncomfortable and less likely to speak freely with usually feature high background sound levels, introducing will draw attention as occupants move about. Treatment of caregivers. masking won’t have an impact. open space that supports interaction between employees, while protecting LogiSon Representatives pride themselves not only on state-of- www.logison.com them from distracting noises and conversations. individual private offices or selected areas in an open plan is not recommended. Partial masking installations should occur only the-art technology, but also their firm commitment to customer More questions? when there is a physical break between two areas, such as a wall, satisfaction. No matter the size of your operation, they have Talk to your LogiSon Representative about using sound masking in your particular application. doorway or corridor. the knowledge and capabilities to meet your needs. And The LogiSon Acoustic Network is provided through certified representatives across © 2013 K.R. Moeller Associates Ltd. international coverage means they can assure you the same LogiSon and Acoustic Comfort are registered trademarks of 777388 Ontario Limited. For contact information, call 1.866.LOGISON or visit www.logison.com. high standard of service no matter where you’re located. North America and Europe. You can find contact information at www.logison.com. Where is it used? How is it installed? What about control? What’s the payback? A sound masking system is intended for use in areas where poor noise control exists due to low background sound Masking should be installed levels. In these types of spaces, you can hear noises and conversation across long distances. Sound masking will not Imagine you couldn’t adjust your office chair to suit your The LogiSon Acoustic Network is economical to operate. improve acoustics in areas with high background sound levels of 50 dBA or more. a 13,500 square foot installation uses the same throughout your space. If the masking sound is present individual needs. How comfortable would you be? The primary goal of a sound masking system is to cover up speech, but it also masks other noises within the same in one area and not in another, it will draw attention as occupants energy as a light bulb. frequency range as the masking sound. These include exterior traffic, general office activities, and ventilation. The system move about. To ensure maximum acoustic comfort®, your sound masking system should does not address very high or very low frequency sounds. be adjusted to suit the unique needs of your facility – and re-adjusted if you Economic pressures lead many organizations to minimize the cost of their physical space. But design choices that result in poor working renovate, move furniture or personnel. Your LogiSon Representative selects the LogiSon Acoustic Is it difficult to install in existing spaces? environments can end up costing more in the long run. Which Here are a few Network components and designs a layout. sectors can use Many people believe acoustic materials need to “People” costs – including recruitment, salaries, training and benefits sound masking? specific cases: Installation can be handled by your LogiSon Representative’s be installed prior to project completion. However, LogiSon Representatives offer the – make up the majority of an organization’s expenses, usually costing in-house technicians, by a third-party installation company, the LogiSon Acoustic Network is easily installed in 10 times more than the building and its maintenance combined. So, or your own contractor. Though the loudspeakers are existing facilities, addressing acoustical concerns following client services: creating a space where employees are comfortable and productive • Banks typically installed above the ceiling tiles, they can also can really impact your bottom line. without requiring a large-scale renovation. If • Site inspection • Call Centers Call Centers be used in open or hard ceilings such as gypsum. They’re needed, arrangements can be made with your • Commercial Offices usually placed 15 feet apart in a grid-like pattern so each LogiSon Representative to install the Network • System design Sound masking is part of a proactive approach that provides Daily, agents must deal with distractions caused by employees with the type of workplace they need to excel. It’s also other agents talking on the telephone or holding one covers approximately 225 square feet. A single line outside regular working hours. • Quotation • Courthouses likely to be one of the smallest investments you make in your facility. meetings by their workstations. Combine that of cable connects all components, keeping installation • Installation • Dealerships with the noise of people walking by, phones straightforward and costs low. • Healthcare Facilities ringing, office equipment churning, and building • Programming mechanicals droning - it’s a cacophony. • Hotels Your LogiSon Representative sets up and tunes the Network • Maintenance • Houses of Worship Reducing these distractions can help employees to meet your requirements, either independently or together • Relocation provide better customer service. It can also pay off with your acoustical consultant. • Libraries in terms of error reduction, employee retention, and • Military Facilities financial performance. Is the system easy • Schools to control?