Sound Masking Systems
Engineered sound masking systems that reduce speech intelligibility and ambient distractions in open offices, healthcare facilities, and financial institutions.
Overview
Open floor plans and modern office designs create noise and privacy challenges. Summit DNC installs sound masking systems that emit a precisely engineered background sound to reduce speech intelligibility — making overheard conversations unintelligible without raising overall volume. Sound masking is the most cost-effective solution for speech privacy compliance (HIPAA, attorney-client privilege) and productivity improvement in open environments.
Key Benefits
- Reduces conversational distractions by up to 50%
- Achieves speech privacy compliance for HIPAA
- No construction required — installs above existing ceiling
- Lower cost than physical walls or acoustic panels
- Improves employee focus and productivity
- Uniform coverage eliminates quiet zone/loud zone imbalance
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What We Deliver
Plenum-rated speaker installation above ceiling tiles
Zone-based volume and frequency tuning
Direct-field and in-plenum masking architectures
Integration with paging and background music systems
HIPAA speech privacy compliance support
Open office and private office zone separation
Timer-based scheduling for after-hours shutdown
Centralized or distributed control architecture
Our Process
How We Work
Acoustic Assessment
Measure ambient noise levels, speech transmission index, and identify problem zones.
System Design
Design speaker layout, zone map, and frequency/volume targets for each area.
Installation
Install speakers above ceiling tiles, run cabling, and mount control equipment.
Tuning
Calibrate frequency spectrum and volume per zone using professional measurement tools.
Validation
Verify speech privacy index (SPI) meets target levels and gather occupant feedback.
Certified Partners
Brands We Install & Support
We are authorized installers and certified partners of industry-leading brands.
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