Sound masking is a technology that has been used for centuries to increase privacy and concentration. Interestingly, the technique is even dated back to ancient Romans who used the ambient sound of water running through their aqueducts to mask conversations. Fast forward to the present, the same idea is still being applied but with an electronic, more advanced approach.

Pink, white, green, blue…brown? It may be the case that when sound is used to increase speech privacy and reduce distractions, that we simply call it sound masking.

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where privacy, patient satisfaction, and efficiency are paramount, finding effective solutions to address acoustic challenges is crucial. Sound masking technology has emerged as a powerful tool to create a quieter, more confidential, and comfortable healthcare environment. In this blog post, we will explore the various benefits of sound masking technology and its impact on the healthcare industry.

In today's modern workplaces, the overall environment plays a crucial role in enhancing employee productivity, satisfaction, and overall well-being. While many businesses focus on factors like ergonomic furniture and appealing aesthetics, one often overlooked aspect is the impact of audio quality. In this blog, we will explore the importance of investing in high-quality audio for office space background music, and how poor audio can lead to listener fatigue and workplace dissatisfaction.

When we think of privacy and information security, we often think of cyber security, hackers, and scammers phishing for your information so they can drain your bank account. Cyber security is a HUGE industry and rightfully so. However, information security is just as important in person as it is online.

Gen Z makes up 30% of the global population and is expected to be more than one quarter of the workforce by 2025. In a Generation Lab survey cited by Axios, about 40% of Zoomers (as others have affectionately referred to them) want to return to the office. It's time employers, facility managers, and CRE's take notice to what they want. Gen Z is passionate about social and global issues such as climate change, mental health and wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. They want to work.

Simply put, speech privacy is the inability of an unintended listener to understand another person’s conversation. Sound masking systems improve speech privacy through the use of an unobtrusive background sound that is not unlike airflow from the HVAC system. It is delivered by an electronic grid of speakers either in the ceiling or beneath the raised floor. Sound masking specifically targets the frequency range of typical human speech and increases speech privacy by reducing intelligibility to.

What does the return to office strategy look like for you and your team? Flexibility is an element many occupants and investors must consider.

To answer this question, you must first understand the ABC’s of masking sound which are explained in a previous blog. In this blog, we take a deeper dive into the differences between Absorbing (A), Blocking (B), and Covering (C) sound and the effectiveness and affordability of each.

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