Are Sound Masking and AVaaS Really Necessary?

PCD Answers FAQ So You Can Transform Your Business

We spend hours in the office, so shouldn’t it be designed to make life easier? There’s no need for frustration when you can have a partner like PCD by your side. In our latest blog below, we cover two frequently asked questions related to smart office solutions that make our San Jose, CA, clients’ work lives more enjoyable and less stressful.

First up on the Q&A list: What is sound masking? Learn the answer to this question and more in our blog below!

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1. What is Sound Masking?

Offices are loud, especially if you have an open-concept office plan where employee workspaces are all located in the same large room. Privacy, focus, and volume are all noise-related concerns that sound masking technology helps resolve. Many of our clients have heard of white noise and initially tried adding white noise machines to their buildings. Unfortunately, white noise actually adds to the noise disturbances that make employees unhappy with their work environments. Those machines cause more harm than good. 

In contrast, sound masking technology is specifically engineered to fade into the background and match the frequency of human speech at around 46 decibels. Though it sounds counterintuitive, adding controlled sound reduces speech intelligibility and makes it more difficult to hear conversations across the room. 

So, how does the PCD team institute a sound masking system in California businesses? Achieving a uniform soundscape is key, so an office-wide loudspeaker array is necessary, thereby reducing dead spots or hot spots for the ultimate speech privacy and distraction-free work environment. We take care of all wiring needs and have post-installation support should you experience any issues with your new sound masking system.

2. Is AV as a Service Necessary?

Many managers and owners are unsure if AV as a Service is suitable for their business. Think for a moment about any time you’ve scrambled before a meeting to find the correct connection cable, had to restart a projector that became unresponsive during a thunderstorm, or had to wait for the outdated staff computer in the conference room to boot up before a big presentation. It’s stressful, isn’t it? 

AV as a Service, or AVaaS, is a cost-effective method to keep your company up and running while you focus on what’s important - running your business! Because commercial technology solutions evolve so rapidly, spending a significant portion of your annual budget on brand-new equipment simply isn’t feasible. Instead, our customers pay a monthly fee for access to the latest state-of-the-art AV equipment that our team maintains. We also train your team on how to use the equipment and software and handle all scheduled maintenance for seamless operations.

If you’re ready to elevate the way you do business in the Bay Area, connect with us today to start a conversation about the possibilities. We can’t wait to hear from you!