Soft dB is an active member of the ASTM E33 Building and Environmental Acoustics and ASTM E33.02 Speech Privacy technical committees, helping develop science-driven standards for sound masking performance in today’s workspace.
• ASTM E1374-06 (11) – Standard Guide for Open Office Acoustics and Applicable ASTM Standards
• ASTM E1573-09 – Standard Test Method for Evaluating Masking Sound in Open Offices
• ASTM E1130-08 – Standard Test Method for Objective Measurement of Speech Privacy in Open Offices
• ASTM E2638 – Standard Test Method for Measurement of Speech Privacy Provided by Closed Rooms
LEED & WELL Acoustic Performance Standards
• Exceeds the LEED v4 and WELL v2 acoustic performance requirements for sound masking systems
• Uses high-efficiency amplifiers and electronic components to minimize energy consumption
• Includes an auto shutdown function for zero energy consumption outside of normal operating hours
Environmental Regulation Compliance
• RoHS compliance based on the European directive 2002/95/EC Restriction on Hazardous Material also known as Lead-free (no Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), Hexa-Chromium(Hex-Cr))
• Soft dB adheres to the principle of the Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) of the European Commission
Sound Masking Reduces Soundproofing Requirements for LEED v4.1 Acoustic Performance Credit
In both LEED ID+C and BD+C projects, the acoustic performance credit is a low-hanging fruit that sound masking makes even easier to collect with less compromise on design values and daylighting strategies. With a sound masking system installed, the minimum Composite Sound Transmission Class ratings or Noise Isolation Class values required for proper acoustic privacy between adjacent rooms can be lowered by 5 points. This not only means significant cost-savings in terms of soundproofing work but also a great opportunity to consider far more sustainable materials than drywall for your office partitions, like glass for instance.
WELL v2 Devotes an Entire Feature to Achieving Proper Acoustic Privacy With Sound Masking Systems
In WELL v2 certification, the S06 optimization feature awards up to 2 points for leveraging consistent background sound levels, in conjunction with adequate sound isolation and use of acoustic materials, to improve acoustic privacy and reduce speech perception within and between occupied spaces. And how to ensure perfectly consistent, regulated background sound levels throughout entire office floors? A good sound masking system makes it really easy. So this is why WELL S06 optimization feature requires that a sound masking system be installed in both open and enclosed office areas used for quiet activities, such as focused solo work.
Soft dB Sound Masking System Components:
– Compact Controllers 2 to 8 independent zones
– Rackmount Controllers 8 independent zones
– Sound Masking/Paging Loudspeakers
– Active Volume Control Sensors
