Open-plan offices
Densely packed desks, hard finishes and glass partitions make conversations travel. Masking lowers the distance at which speech is intelligible, so people stop overhearing each other across the floor.
Sectors
Where sound masking earns its keep
Any building where people need to concentrate or where conversations must stay private is a candidate. These are the environments we're asked about most.
Healthcare & consulting rooms
Reception desks, waiting areas and thin partition walls put patient conversations within earshot. Masking supports confidentiality obligations without rebuilding the room.
Call centres & contact hubs
Agent-to-agent bleed raises voices, which raises noise further. Masking breaks that cycle and improves what the customer on the line hears.
Legal & financial services
Client confidentiality in meeting rooms and partner offices.
Human resources & executive suites
Sensitive conversations next to open circulation space.
Education & libraries
Study areas, SEN rooms and staff offices.
Government & secure spaces
Speech privacy requirements around meeting and interview rooms.