Acoustic measurements are generally quantified using decibels. But decibels measure sound levels or the perception of sound by the human ear. They don’t measure privacy. Similarly, there are other qualities that clients might want measured. For example, the efficacy of our system, or the measurable quantity of improvement for speech privacy. Quantifying sound masking performance…

Shell Australia has its head office over multiple levels in Brisbane, Australia. It is green star rated and considered a very comfortable and modern place to work. We had previously installed a Soundmask system on one of the levels. So when it came time for the business to refurbish its premises, they knew that they’d…

CBUS super is the industry superannuation fund for the construction, building, infrastructure and allied industries. CBUS’ Trustee approached Soundmask seeking a solution to speech privacy and noise problems in its head office. The problem The original issue that brought CBUS super to Soundmask was the boardroom. The boardroom was lined with wood panelling and located…

Back in 2011, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia built a new head office in Sydney. To achieve both Green Star and NABERS rating requirements, the installation needed a certain background sound level. As with most modern buildings with efficient air conditioning and other improvements, an outside sound had to be included. The problem Consisting of…

Most of you reading this post will know that a decibel is a logarithmic measurement of noise. But you might not understand exactly what it measures, or what all those weightings mean. Let alone the numerous confusing acronyms that often accompany this. Defining the decibel A decibel is one tenth of a bel, which kind…

The city of Jeon Ju, in South Korea, is home to an extensive collection of libraries. These are multipurpose places where students study, children come to spend time reading, and there are plentiful spaces for gathering. Jeon Ju library remodel The Jeon Ju City Hall library was an installation that had some unique features. The…

In Australia, the “Green Star” rating system is administered by the Green Building Council of Australia. From the earliest days of the rating system, Soundmask has been involved in solving acoustic issues with a low carbon footprint and a green approved product. The client AMP Financial Services wanted to achieve a Green Star office space.…

Aviation noise is likely the cause of as many health problems as traffic, rail, and other transportation noise. Late last year, the Parliament of Australia’s Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport handed down its report on the “Impact and mitigation of aircraft noise”. The Committee drew upon international evidence of harm,…

If you ever want to learn about design psychology, go no further than an interior designer. He or she will tell you that their designs integrate psychological principles—specifically environmental psychology—to maximise the wellbeing of those how use the space. Designing a sound masking system is no different. Indeed human psychology plays a significant role in…

There’s nothing quite like sitting in a doctor’s office and hearing the patient before you at the medical reception recount all of their personal details. Or worse, hearing the person in with the doctor discuss their medical condition. Indeed, we have a promotional video about exactly that! This was the issue that Southport Anaesthetic Specialists…