It's important to do your homework before making any decisions regarding acoustical design. Too often, a decision is made to purchase individual acoustical components without taking into consideration the total impact of all the acoustical elements in an office space.
The ABCs of acoustics can help you remember how acoustical components work together:
Absorb: Carpeting and acoustical ceilings are generally the first line of defense when it comes to absorbing office sounds and preventing reverberation.
Block: Cubicle panels, furniture, and walls all help to block sound from carrying across a room.
Cover: By introducing a uniquely "tuned" range of low-level sound to the environment, electronic sound masking provides greater privacy by "masking" the sounds of conversation.
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