You’re beginning to look into an office sound masking system for your building, and frankly, you’ve run into some concerns.
Can adding more noise, even to drown out distractions, really help everyone focus? Is the masking of sound comfortable?
Moreover, if you or your staff hold a confidential meeting with a client, can you trust that your sound masking technology will work to protect you from privacy breaches?
The answer to all these questions is simple: YES.
Read on and put your sound-masking doubts to rest!
Yes, Sound Masking Is Comfortable & Reduces Distractions
Lots of people associate office sound masking systems with white noise — that is, noise that cuts through and overtakes what’s going on in the background.
Even though some types of sound masking do not use white noise, the association between the two can put some people off.
Why is this?
Sound Masking Is Not White Noise
Well, scientifically speaking, white noise is composed of all frequencies of sound put together. True white noise, therefore, sounds a bit like monotonous hissing.
When viewed in this context, it’s no wonder some businesses have doubts about sound masking! After all, what employee could get anything done with a haywire TV blaring full-blast in the background?
However, as stated above, the association between sound masking and white noise is not entirely warranted.
At Business Systems Solutions, our sound-masking technology uses a different spectrum of sound, which is designed to be inconspicuous yet also to make outside conversations difficult to understand.
When your workers are free from the temptation to eavesdrop, they can settle in, feel comfortable, and be focused on their tasks.
Yes, Sound Masking Make Offices Quieter
Because sound masking is engineered to mimic the sound of human voices and the volume level adjusts with the noise level in offices, sound masking can actually make officers quieter. It adds a gentle, consistent background sound, making speed and distractions less noticeable.
The system is calibrated to be just above the background noise level, so it blends naturally into the environment. Sound masking creates a more balanced acoustic environment, reducing speech distractions without being disruptive.
Yes, Sound Masking Is Great for Privacy Concerns
For businesses subject to privacy laws, such as HIPAA or the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, sound masking is one of the most economical ways to ensure client privacy.
Because well-done sound masking makes conversations within a 15-foot radius unintelligible in open spaces, legally bound businesses can relax, knowing their clients are protected.
Many of our clients are firms that are subject to either HIPAA or GLBA, including:
Yes, Sound Masking Is Perfect for Many Industries
Sound masking is not just for offices. Because professional sound masking companies can come into any space and assess the problems with acoustics and noise, any space can benefit from a sound masking system.
Sound masking is perfect for many different industries, including but not limited to:
No matter your industry, sound masking can have many positive benefits for your employees and clients.
Yes, Sound Masking Offers a Great ROI
Some people may think sound masking is expensive and difficult to install. However, if you choose an off-the-shelf solution instead of a customized solution, you are getting what you pay for.
Professionally installed sound masking calibrated to your specific space can cost between $1 and $3 per square foot. Because sound masking improves productivity, you get a good ROI.
Check out Building System Solutions’ Sound Masking ROI calculator for a better idea of your specific return on investment! Simply enter your information, and it will show you the potential ROI of a customized sound masking solution for your space.
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Contact Business Systems Solutions Today!
Ready to learn more about proper business sound management? Contact Business Systems Solutions today to see how state-of-the-art noise management technology can improve your working environment.
Give our Blaine location a call at 763-502-1515 to get started.