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Sound masking
Sound masking and acoustic treatment to reduce distraction and protect speech privacy in shared environments.
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Acoustic comfort is one of the most common workplace complaints, yet it is frequently overlooked in AV and fit-out projects. In open-plan environments, intelligible speech from nearby conversations is the primary source of distraction. In settings where confidentiality matters (HR offices, legal consultation rooms, government buildings), it becomes a compliance concern.
Hear less, do more.
RTS designs and installs sound masking systems that introduce a controlled, unobtrusive background sound to reduce speech intelligibility, improving concentration in open areas and protecting privacy in sensitive spaces. Systems are zoned to match layout and usage, and can be tuned as occupancy patterns change.
We also advise on broader acoustic treatment where reverberation or noise transfer is affecting AV performance or comfort.
Common applications
These are just some of the most common uses. Don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements.
- Sound masking for open-plan offices, reducing speech distraction across the floor plate
- Speech privacy for HR, legal and government environments where confidential conversations must not carry
- Zoned systems tunable to different areas of the building as usage evolves
- Acoustic assessments as part of wider AV room design or workplace fit-out projects
- Integration with meeting room AV design to ensure acoustics support audio and video quality
Our Workplace AV Clients
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry
BBC
Infected Blood Inquiry
The Royal Courts of Justice
10 Downing Street
Arsenal Football Club
Warner Brothers Studios
Soho Radio
Omnicom
Lord's Cricket Ground
Cancer Research UK
IPTV Upgrade for a City of London Trading Floor
RTS replaced an end-of-life IPTV system across a City of London trading floor, delivering 22 channels of live news and financial content on 10 commercial displays. The full installation was completed over a single weekend with no disruption to trading operations.
Why choose RTS.
Having a trusted partner is invaluable. Choosing RTS means combining decades of AV expertise with a relentless commitment to quality, flexibility, and results.
We were running a full day event in Leeds, and it was the first time I had done anything of that scale. RTS were incredibly helpful in ensuring the day was as smooth as possible – from the exact location where people would be mic’ed up, to working very late the night before doing a dry run of the following day’s event.
They were very accommodating given our tight budget, and ensured the essentials were there at a price we could afford, and the service and communication was consistent and professional.
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