Sound Masking System

Close Plan Offices Sound Masking Systems

 

Optimal Acoustic Privacy

Close Plans sound masking technology provides enhanced speech privacy and reduces distractions in open-plan offices and conference rooms. By emitting unobtrusive background sound, it seamlessly blends with ambient noise, fostering a comfortable and focused environment. The systems DSP integration and automated control ensure consistently clear audio masking tailored to every workspace scenario.


Flexible Installation Options

Whether for ceiling or raised floor mounting, the system offers versatile installation methods so it adapts easily to different architectural designs. Each control units compact dimensions and lightweight build simplify installation and maintenance, while remote management supports efficient configuration and ongoing adjustments across up to 32 office zones.


Efficient Power and Zone Management

Designed to optimize energy usage with only 15W power consumption per zone, the Close Plan system lets you control and monitor up to 32 separate zones, each supporting up to 12 speakers. This ensures high coverage and efficient resource allocation in diverse office layouts, backed by automated control for seamless operation.

White Noise Machines

• Real-Time Adaptive Adjustment Features Control of masking volume based on the level of disturbing noise in a room.
• Disturbing noise is measured using sound level sensors installed in the ceiling.
• Masking sound level is adjusted automatically in real-time.
• Adjustment rate, high limit and low limit are programmable separately, for each zone.An input mixer allows for the combination of any active input with output channel.

Soft dB Sound Masking System

As a specialized sound masking system(Soft dB) for work spaces, we understand that unwanted noises and conversations can be a major distraction in any office environment. Despite your efforts to ignore them,these disruptive sounds always seem to be the loudest. Additionally, private conversations may not be as confidential as you believe them to be. However,there is a solution. By implementing our smooth and engineered ambient sound layer, you can effectively drown out these distracting noises and voices,creating a more peaceful and productive workspace for all.

Soft dB Sound Masking Benefits
Productivity Gains - Sound masking makes undesirable conversations and other noise distractions less audible.
The result: Employees are less distracted, they are able to concentrate better, and their productivity rises measurably.

These systems generally include speakers connected in series. These are installed in the ceiling, in pattern which is similar to that of grid. Through these speakers, a pr-engineered sound is dispersed in background that increases the ambient level in a precisely controlled manner. Few advantages of these systems are:

• Provides flexibility in the facility
• Productivity is increased and hence cost of projects is decreased
• Very good control of over voice
• Increased comfort and Quick ROI
• Speech privacy rate is increased by 35% to 90%
• Cutting edge Sound Masking System

1. Automatic Equalization Process guarantees the generation of an interestingly smooth, consistent and agreeable sound covering, regardless of the acoustical attributes of the work space.
2. Real-Time Adaptive Adjustment of the Masking Sound Level.
3. Networked System- It includes small masking zones and larger covering zones and consolidates the adaptability of system framework and the cost productivity of incorporated frameworks.

Additional Advanced Features:

• Graphic Control Interface
• Handheld Control
• LEED Design
• Individual Speaker Control
• Paging and music
• Gradual Ramp-Up
• Monitoring system
• Calendar Adjustment

Open-Plan Offices

• Sound is easily transmitted throughout open-plan offices, given that there are no doors or walls to block propagation.
• Conversations are clearly perceived, which disturbs colleagues both nearby and further away.
• Sound masking raises the acoustic comfort level of open-plan offices by reducing the distraction radius.
• Hence, people are significantly less distracted by conversations that take place within a radius of 15 to 40 feet from where the sound-masking loudspeaker is located.
• Greater adaptability

• Smart SMS-NET enhances discourse security between workplaces isolated just by parcels. It builds the acoustic viability of mobile divider development without losing its functional viewpoint.

Types of Work Environments, that Profit from Masking:

• Financial institutions
• Health facilities
• Call centers
• Open-plan offices
• Closed offices
• Meeting rooms
• Reception areas And more

Customizable Sound Masking for Modern Workspaces

Soft dBs Sound Masking System allows for seamless integration into various environments, providing targeted acoustic privacy through zone-based and individual speaker control. Its sophisticated design ensures optimal sound coverage, improving concentration and reducing distractions in both large and small spaces.


Intelligent Noise Compensation and User-Friendly Management

Equipped with automatic real-time ambient noise compensation, the system dynamically adapts to changes in your environment. The intuitive web-based control interface simplifies configuration, letting users manage zones and adjust sound levels efficiently from any networked device.

Open Plan Offices Sound Masking Systems

 

Advanced Centralized and Zone Controls

Enjoy maximum flexibility with both centralized and individual zone controls. This feature guarantees that each workspace can tailor sound masking levels to its own dynamics, thanks to volume and spectrum adjustment capability for every zone. Its an effective way to address the specific privacy and productivity needs of diverse open-plan office environments.


Ceiling-Mounted, Omnidirectional Speakers

The system utilizes omnidirectional speakers installed in the ceiling, ensuring even and consistent sound distribution across open spaces. This minimizes distracting noises and masks conversations discreetly, blending seamlessly into the office design while providing superior acoustic performance.


Intelligent Digital Noise Technology

Harnessing digital, pseudorandom broadband noise, the system achieves outstanding speech masking without being obtrusive. This advanced technology helps to significantly reduce workplace distractions, supporting improved concentration and confidentiality in open-plan layouts.

Call Center Sound MAsking Systems

Benefits :

• Real-Time Adaptive Adjustment of Masking Volume According to Ambient Noise
• Effective Masking at All Times
• Support of Acoustic Comfort with Steady Adjustment
• Real- Time Adaptive
  

Adjustment Features:

• Control of masking volume taking into account the level of aggravating commotion in a room.
• Disturbing clamor is measured utilizing sound level sensors introduced as a part of the roof.
• Masking sound level is balanced consequently progressively.
• Adjustment rate, high point of confinement and low cut-off are programmable independently, for every zone.
• An info blender takes into account the mix of any dynamic contribution with any yield channel.
• Greater Confidentiality in All Environments

Advanced Noise Reduction for Productive Workspaces

Our sound masking system is specially designed to minimize ambient distractions in call centers, ensuring employees and clients benefit from clear, focused conversations. With state-of-the-art technology, each unit can cover large areas effectively, supporting a professional and efficient environment.


Effortless Installation and Flexible Controls

This plug-and-play solution is suitable for both ceiling and wall mounting, allowing quick updates to your existing layout. The systems remote and manual controls enable seamless sound customization, adapting to your offices evolving needs with straightforward operation.

Healty Facilities Sound Masking Systems

What are Sound Masking Systems?

There are scenarios and environments wherein employee concentration and / or verbal privacy are crucial. Hence, the ambient sound or background noises need to be eliminated so that pin-drop working environment can be created. Here, our sound masking systems are used. With this product, sound-proof environment can be created that will help in increasing the focus & concentration of in-house personnel.

• Where are sound masking systems used?

Our products are suitable for call centers, offices, banks, hospitals, libraries, hotels, military units and many other areas. These are not just beneficial for employees / in-house workforce but also deliver advantages to visitors.

What are benefits of sound masking systems

These systems generally include speakers connected in series. These are installed in the ceiling, usually above the grid ceiling where ever the grid ceiling is installed. Through these speakers, a pre-engineered sound is dispersed in background that increases the ambient level in a precisely controlled manner. Few advantages of these systems are:

• Provides flexibility in the facility
• Productivity is increased and hence cost of projects is decreased
• Very good control of over voice
• Increased comfort and Quick ROI
• Speech privacy rate is increased by 35% to 90%

Cutting edge Sound Masking System
SmartSMS-NET is intended to give the best masking sound while safeguarding the solace of the occupants. The exact modification of the masking sound to the particular qualities and noise states of every work zone is the thing that distinguishes this framework. It depends on three remarkable components:

• Automatic Equalization Process guarantees the generation of an interestingly smooth, consistent and agreeable sound covering, regardless of the acoustical attributes of the work space.
• Real-Time Adaptive Adjustment of the Masking Sound Level.
• Networked System- It includes small masking zones and larger covering zones and consolidates the adaptability of system framework and the cost productivity of incorporated frameworks.

Additional Advanced Features:

• Graphic Control Interface
• Handheld Control
• LEED Design
• Individual Speaker Control
• Paging and music
• Gradual Ramp-Up
• Monitoring system
• Calendar Adjustment

How Does Sound Masking Work?

In office spaces, the foundation clamor level is by and large low. Thus, individuals inadvertently catch discussions " a troublesome circumstance for all concerned. To address this issue, sound concealing frameworks transmit a delicate, unnoticeable foundation sound with the utilization of an amplifier framework. The encompassing sound level turns out to be more uniform and generally uproarious diversions are suppressed by the sound masking.


Sound Masking Benefits:

Productivity Gains

• Sound masking makes undesirable discussions and other commotion diversions less capable of being heard. The outcome: Employees are less diverted, they can think better, and their efficiency rises quantifiable!

Greater Confidentiality

• Today, it is less demanding and more efficient to utilize sound veiling than routine soundproofing strategies keeping in mind the end goal to get more noteworthy discourse protection in office spaces. The SmartSMS-NET has turned out to be a viable, uncomplicated answer for expanding classification in a wide range of workplaces, whats more, guaranteeing better security of your private data.

Unique Automatic Equalization Process

SmartSMS-NET Ensures Precise Adjustment of the Masking Spectrum

• The challenge: To create ideal sound masking for all work space attributes. Parameters such as size, sort of roof, divider covers, and furniture impact the spread of sound concealing. In the event that the masking framework is not appropriately aligned to the particular states of the room, it gets to be insufficient and/or disturbing. The upside of SmartSMS-NET is that it adjusts to attributes that are particular to every workplace. Its extraordinary adjustment framework (patent no.: US 7460675 B2) utilizes an amplifier to gauge the acoustic reaction and the foundation commotion in the space. Taking into account this information, it consequently ascertains the clamor range that must be utilized to transmit a delicate, uniform, and non-troublesome covering commotion

Rapid Calibration, Accurate Results

• With SmartSMS-NET, a masking zone can be totally aligned in under one moment, because of Soft dB programmed alignment prepare (pat. US 7460675 B2). This programmed alteration is done not just on 1/3 octave groups, however on 340 restricted band range. It is speedy, exact and gives an unparalleled general smooth and agreeable sound masking range The alignment quality is measured by the frameworks coordinated recurrence analyzer. Initially, it gives signs with respect to whether the concealing created is in finish congruity with the sound range looked for.

Real-Time Adaptive Adjustment of Masking Volume According to Ambient Noise

• An office space is a dynamic domain in which surrounding commotion and the volume of sound diversions shift an incredible arrangement relying upon the timetable and exercises in progress. With a specific end goal to be ideal, sound covering must adjust to changes: It must increment amid exceptionally dynamic periods, and turn out to be more circumspect at the point when the range is calmer. Just SmartSMS makes this conceivable!

Effective Masking at All Times

• Our versatile change framework (US 8116461 B2) distinguishes varieties in surrounding commotion progressively, from signs supplied by sound level sensors introduced in the roof of the work space. Also, on account of a propelled flag handling method, it consequently conforms the masking volume relying upon the power of conversational commotion and other clamor distractions.

Support of Acoustic Comfort with Steady Adjustment

• We realize that to be adequate in a workplace, sound concealing must be as imperceptible as could reasonably be expected, where clamor changes bit by bit. clamor varieties step by step. Adjustments to sound masking volume are, entirely just, subtle.

Real- Time Adaptive Adjustment Features:

• Control of masking volume taking into account the level of aggravating commotion in a room.
• Disturbing clamor is measured utilizing sound level sensors introduced as a part of the roof.
• Masking sound level is balanced consequently progressively.
• Adjustment rate, high point of confinement and low cut-off are programmable independently, for every zone.
• An info blender takes into account the mix of any dynamic contribution with any yield channel.
• Greater Confidentiality in All Environments

Open-Plan Offices

Sound is effortlessly transmitted all through open-arrangement workplaces, given that there are no entryways or dividers to piece engendering. Discussions are obviously perceived, which exasperates partners both adjacent and further away. Sound covering raises the acoustic solace level of open-arrangement workplaces by decreasing the diversion range. Thus, individuals are essentially less occupied by discussions that occur inside a range of 15 to 40 feet from where the sound-veiling amplifier is located.

Closed Offices

Significant layout cost reduction

• SmartSMS-NET dispenses with or decreases the requirement for plenum hindrances, protection and additional drywall layers. With our framework, establishment expenses can be diminished by $3 per square foot.

Greater adaptability

• SmartSMS-NET enhances discourse security between workplaces isolated just by parcels. It builds the acoustic viability of mobile divider development without losing its functional viewpoint.

Types of Work Environments, that Profit from Masking:

• Financial institutions
• Health facilities
• Call centres
• Open-plan offices
• Closed offices
• Meeting rooms
• Reception areas
• And more

Established in 1996, Soft dB is a pioneer in acoustics; its aptitude is perceived around the world. Delicate dB offers counselling administrations for advancing the acoustics of business and mechanical offices. It creates and markets sound covering frameworks, DSP cards, specific acoustic estimation instruments, dynamic commotion control frameworks and acoustic displaying programming.


Satisfied Clients

OUR EXPERTISE IS RECOGNIZED WORLDWIDE

The workplace is exceptionally noiseless; calmer. Toward the end of the day, the workers are less drained. They dont feel the time passing by on the grounds that they are not so much irritated but rather more focused."

"Sound masking was introduced taking after the redevelopment of our office spaces. We had settled on moveable dividers, and we needed to enhance the sound quality between the spaces. We quickly saw an all the more smooth impact over the open ranges and great protection in our shut workplaces; this was in spite of every one of the discussions and the level of movement that happens there. We were enjoyably astounded!"

1st Wifi networked sound masking system: a breakthrough for customers and installers

• Wireless system streamlines outline and diminishes installation costs (no restrictive links)
• Adaptive volume control, a Soft dB select element that gives unparalleled solace
• State of the craftsmanship graphical UI

Safety Certifications

• ETL Listed UL 2043 Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces
• EN 55103-1, 2- FCC Electromagnetic compatibility for audio & video apparatus
• ETL Listed UL 60065 / ULC 60065 Listed : Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus-Safety Requirements.
• Conformity to all ASTM requirements related to sound masking systems
• ASTM E1130-08 - Standard Test Method for Objective Measurement of Speech Privacy in Open Offices

Using Articulation Index

• ASTM E2638 - Standard Test Method for Objective Measurement of Speech Privacy Provide by

Closed Rooms

• ASTM E1374-06 (11) - Standard Guide for Open Office Acoustics and Applicable ASTM Standards
• ASTM E1573-09 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Masking Sound in Open Office Using A-Weighted and 1/3 Octave Band Sound Pressure Levels

LEED design

• Exceeds the necessities of LEED-V4 Acoustic Performance identified with sound concealing frameworks
• Uses of high-productivity enhancers and low utilization electronic segments permitting a low energy utilization
• Integrates a close down capacity that decreases the vitality utilization to zero outside of typical working hours

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Enhanced Acoustic Privacy

The sound masking system works by emitting an unobtrusive sound that overlays unwanted noises, drastically improving speech privacy within hospitals and clinics. This creates a more comfortable atmosphere, protecting patient confidentiality and minimizing distractions.


Centralized and Distributed Sound Coverage

Designed to cover up to 10,000 sq ft, these solutions can be deployed in both centralized and distributed configurations. This flexibility ensures that areas ranging from open waiting rooms to private offices receive optimal sound masking according to specific environment requirements.


Seamless Integration and Remote Access

Health Facilities Sound Masking Systems can be integrated with existing PA and nurse call systems for unified facility management. Remote access capability allows administrators to monitor and control sound masking parameters from anywhere within the premises, ensuring convenience and adaptability.