Tuning Sound Masking Systems

Tuning Sound Masking Systems
This one hour course will reveal the methods used in tuning Sound Masking Systems to a specific curve.

Course Outline

Tuning Sound Masking Systems

  1. Introduction
  2. Lesson complete: Introduction
  3. Why Is Sound Masking Tuning Necessary?
  4. Lesson complete: Why Is Sound Masking Tuning Necessary?
  5. Equalization Objectives
  6. Lesson complete: Equalization Objectives
  7. Masking Curves
  8. Lesson complete: Masking Curves
  9. Suggested Masking Curves
  10. Lesson complete: Suggested Masking Curves
  11. Site Requirements for Commissioning
  12. Lesson complete: Site Requirements for Commissioning
  13. Recommended Test Equipment and Measurement Locations
  14. Lesson complete: Recommended Test Equipment and Measurement Locations
  15. Direct Field Sound Masking
  16. Lesson complete: Direct Field Sound Masking
  17. 1/3 Octave EQ
  18. Lesson complete: 1/3 Octave EQ
  19. Q&A and Conclusion
  20. Lesson complete: Q&A and Conclusion

About the Course

This one hour course will reveal the methods used in tuning Sound Masking Systems to a specific curve.

The course discusses the need for masking system tuning, along with where to take measurements, site requirements and recommended test equipment. The course will cover the steps necessary to tune both Direct Field and Indirect Field Masking Systems.

By the end of the course, you'll learn the following:

- Why Direct Field Masking Systems require post-install tuning
- Typical masking contours
- Where to make 1/3rd octave measurements
- Site requirements for successful tuning
- The required test equipment used for commissioning a system
- How to follow a list of steps for tuning