Sound Masking is a critical Component of Acoustic Design
When designing an optimal acoustic environment, architects consider a variety of elements to address noise control and speech privacy. Elements added either Absorb, Block, or Cover sound, and are collectively called the ABC’s of acoustic design.
All of the ABC’s of acoustic design can be used together or individually to achieve the desired acoustic environment, but absorbing and blocking materials are costly and underused. Sound Masking, on the other hand, is a low-cost option for creating acoustical environments that both reduce noise distractions and increase speech privacy.
Open Floor Plans are the New Normal
Most workplaces today feature more open spaces and smaller, and often shared, workstations. Less sound absorptive materials are being used such as lower or non-existent partitions, hard or glass surfaces, and thinner walls and doors. This creates acoustical challenges that negatively impact workplace satisfaction, productivity and speech privacy.
Who Benefits from Sound Masking?
- Business Owners – Protect speech privacy and increase productivity by reducing noise distractions
- Facility Managers – Help increase worker satisfaction and reduce operating costs
- Property Managers – Increase the value of your space
- Employees – A more comfortable work environment with fewer distractions
- Architects – Improve the acoustical environment of new or retrofitted spaces
- General Consultants – Create a collaborative work environment without sacrificing acoustics
- Contractors – Improve speech privacy and lessen the level of distraction without adding further absorptive and blocking materials
Where can Sound Masking be used?
- Corporate – Open Offices, Private Offices and Conference Rooms
- Healthcare – Hospitals, Private Clinics and Pharmacies
- Technology – Engineering Labs,Co-share Spaces and Huddle Rooms
- Financial Services – Retail Banks, Call Centres and Board Rooms
- Education – Libraries, Research Labs and Testing Centres
- Government and Law – Secured facilities, Courtrooms and Law Offices
- Hospitality – Hotel Rooms, Reception Areas and Spas
- Venues – Airport Lounges, Houses of Worship and Conference Centres
The QT Sound Masking Product Range
QT 100
The Qt® 100 is ideal for single zone spaces of up to 12,000 square feet (1,115 m2). The Qt 100 is easily controlled from the module’s front panel or Bluetooth connected iOS device, making volume adjustments quick and easy.
Download the QT 100 Technical Sheet
QT 300
The Qt® 300 is ideal for medium multi-zone spaces of up to 36,000 square feet (3,345 m2). The Qt 300’s system settings can be controlled via the easy-interface front panel or via any PC, Mac or tablet device using the intuitive Qt™ Monitoring and Control Software.
Download the QT 300 Technical Sheet
QT 600
The Qt® 600 is ideal for large multi-zone spaces of up to 72,000 square feet (6,689 m2). System settings can be easily accessed and controlled via or from any PC, Mac or tablet device using the intuitive Qt™ Monitoring and Control Software.
Download the QT 600 Technical Sheet
QT Conference Room Edition
The Qt® Conference Room system is designed specifically for conference rooms, meeting rooms, and board rooms. This all-in-one solution includes a control module, privacy signs, and emitters. It is ideal for protecting speech privacy with spot treatment.
Download the QT Conference Room Technical Sheet
QT Command Centre
The Qt Command Centre gives customers even more control of their direct-field sound masking systems. Customers can now manage multiple networked Qt Pro sound masking systems from a single user friendly software application.
Download the QT Command Centre Technical Sheet
QT Emitters
Qt® emitters are the backbone of the QtPro™ Sound Masking System. Qt emitters are wide dispersion direct field speakers with 1.25” (3.17 cm) drivers and are smaller than a coffee mug, making them the smallest available. These emitters deliver four uncorrelated audio channels, which provide uniform, unobtrusive sound masking.
