Human beings are masters of controlling our environments. Insulated windows, computer-controlled air and heating systems and automated lighting are part of a growing menu of technologies available to make us masters of our environment. But did you know that your acoustical environment can also be controlled? It’s called acoustical engineering and it is just one of the areas of sound-related specialization available through Specialty Sound Company.

Why it matters and how it works

The need for acoustical engineering is wide and far reaching. At the most basic level, it provides for a more comfortable and pleasing environment for workers, customers and guests in a way that is unobtrusive and essentially undetectable. In some settings, however, acoustical engineering is far from a luxury – it’s a necessity.

Take a hospital, for example. Confidential conversations are central to the work of the facility. Both by regulation and by good practice, these conversations should never be heard by persons not directly involved in care. And yet the hospital, with its hard surfaces designed for ease of cleaning and sterilization, bounces sound in an uncontrolled manner.

Enter acoustical engineering, where our unobtrusive sound-masking systems are deployed. Devices mounted in the ceiling or other locations emit sounds at frequencies similar to the human voice. The sounds, while audible, are quickly assimilated into what the ear and mind perceive to become virtually unnoticed in the surroundings. The devices effectively mask conversations outside of the immediate listening area – the sound of medical carts rolling down the hall, foot traffic or even television noise – to create a controlled acoustical environment that is more secure, more private and more pleasing for everyone.

Countless applications

The application of acoustical engineering is as broad as business itself. Call centers with staff separated by cubical walls, bank lobbies where customers converse with tellers and loan officers, and secure settings like a court room or military compound are just a few of the applications perfect for acoustical engineering. And with devices that fit into any setting, installed with minimal interruption to the physical plant, acoustical engineering is a viable option for nearly any application.

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Ready to learn more about the advantages of acoustical engineering? Contact us today at 800-806-7774 for a complimentary evaluation.