What is the difference between sound masking and white noise? Sound masking is often misunderstood as white noise. White noise sounds similar to loud AM radio static. White noise includes all frequencies at equal energy and can be distracting. Sound masking is different than white noise because it is specifically engineered to overlap only with…
In bustling modern offices, managing the distractions caused by ambient noise is crucial for maintaining staff productivity, privacy, and comfort. The role of sound masking in this context cannot be understated, and proper coverage is critical. The negative effects of inadequate sound masking coverage A study by the Acoustical Society of America found that inadequate…
Sound masking is the introduction of a continuous, engineered spectrum of broadband sound, similar to the sound of airflow, into an environment to reduce the perceived intelligibility of speech. In office environments (which typically have a low ambient noise floor), this reduction in intelligibility has the benefits of increasing acoustic privacy, protecting confidentiality, and reducing…
Libraries are sanctuaries of knowledge and learning. But they can also be noisy, with the rustling of papers, clicking of keyboards, and murmuring of conversations. Such background noise can be distracting for those trying to read, study, or work. The same goes for open learning spaces on school and university campuses. That’s why more of…
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