Sound masking is the addition of an unobtrusive background sound, similar to airflow, to reduce the intelligibility of human speech and reduce distractions. The resulting environment leads to greater productivity and increased privacy and comfort.

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A growing component of today’s workplaces, particularly in cubicle and medical environments, is office sound masking. Sound masking systems, is the addition of sound to an environment to cancel—or “mask”—unwanted sounds. This added sound is often referred to as “pink” or “white” noise. These sound masking systems or white noise machines consist of speakers and volume controls. They are installed in a custom designed pattern to address the needs of a specific space.

Sound masking systems reduce conversational distractions while increasing worker concentration, productivity, accuracy and satisfaction. Today’s green buildings introduce new acoustical challenges. Adding sound masking can help solve the lack of privacy caused by decreasing workstation heights and less room absorption. These systems often work in tandem with broader business voice solutions to create a more focused and confidential communication environment.

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Why Use a Sound Masking System?

The most common use of office sound masking is to increase the ambient noise in a densely occupied workspace. This helps prevent the projection of other people’s conversations within the space. Without a cubicle sound masking system, there is usually very little ambient noise in an office and every conversation can be heard by everyone. Many people find this distracting and the effect can reduce office productivity.

DS8000 Output R Office sound masking systems can also be used more intentionally to keep private conversations private.

Sound masking systems reduce conversational distractions while increasing worker concentration, productivity, accuracy and satisfaction. Today’s green buildings introduce new acoustical challenges. Adding sound masking can help solve the lack of privacy caused by decreasing workstation heights and less room absorption. These systems often work in tandem with broader business voice solutions like Taylored System Business Managed Voice Solutions to create a more focused and confidential communication environment.

Whether a conversation takes place in an office conference room or a patient exam room, some discussions shouldn’t be overheard. With the addition of sound masking in the room and the areas immediately surrounding it, the system can greatly reduce the risk of someone accidentally overhearing a discussion. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has provisions regarding “acoustic privacy.” Sound masking can help in compliance with this part of the act. Talk to your rep at Taylored Systems to learn more today.

Other Sound Masking Uses

input8000R Sound masking systems make excellent paging systems as well. The same speakers used for sound masking systems can serve as part of the overhead paging system or used for mass notification purposes. The installations can be designed in various configurations to support single or multiple zones, as needed by the customer.

As more companies integrate hybrid communication systems, combining sound masking with secure platforms such as business VoIP Indianapolis solutions creates a workplace that values both voice clarity and confidentiality.

Taylored Systems offers a full line of sound masking components from a variety of manufacturers to meet your needs. We also offer custom design services as well as integration to complementary systems. Contact us today to learn more about your options for white noise machines for your office.

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