Adaptive sound masking, which adjusts masking noise levels in response to ambient sounds, may inadvertently draw attention to the masking system itself, leading to increased distractions and reduced speech privacy. Consistent sound masking is more effective, as it remains unobtrusive and maintains a stable acoustic environment.

As businesses strategize how to safely get employees back in the office, staggered work schedules, reduced onsite staff, and revised office layouts are common strategies being discussed. And while these changes will help with social distancing, there are still some glaring problems that need to be considered.

Discover how the "ABC" approach — Absorb, Block, and Cover — can transform your open office into a haven of productivity and privacy. Learn practical strategies to manage sound effectively, enhancing both collaboration and confidentiality in your workspace.

Speech privacy / sound masking are a rapidly growing category in the commercial AV market. If you are researching sound masking you may have seen the terms indirect field and direct field to describe masking systems. How do you know which one is best for your facility so that you can make the right choice?

Today more and more people are working in collaborative open environments, yet the everyday hustle and bustle of an office and distracting and decrease productivity. How do you currently protect sensitive conversations in your open-office space, in executive meetings, or in human resources where privacy is mandated by HIPAA law?