Boosting Patient Privacy with Sound Masking in Healthcare Facilities
Protecting patient conversations is just as critical as securing digital records. Sound masking adds subtle background noise that makes speech harder to overhear, helping healthcare facilities reduce accidental disclosure of sensitive information and comply with HIPAA...
How Background Music Shapes Feelings & Why It Matters for Businesses
Background music isn’t just decoration — it’s a powerful tool that can shape how people feel, behave, and remember a space. According to AtlasIED, the melodies and ambient soundscapes used in commercial environments have a unique ability to influence mood, reinforce...
Direct vs. Indirect Sound Masking: What’s Best for Your Office?
When planning sound‑masking for offices or shared workspaces, the two main methods — direct‑field and indirect‑field masking — differ in how the masking noise is delivered, and choosing between them depends on your space and objectives. What Are Direct‑Field and...
The ABCs of Office Acoustics: How to Make Open Workspaces Work Sound‑Wise
Modern open‑plan offices are designed for collaboration, flexibility, and visibility — but they often struggle with noise, distractions, and a lack of privacy. According to AtlasIED, achieving a well‑balanced acoustic environment requires a simple but powerful...
Crestron Expands Zoom‑Ready Portfolio with New Certifications and Wireless Controller
Zoom and Crestron continue to deepen their collaboration — and recent updates make it easier than ever to deploy smooth, fully‑integrated hybrid‑meeting setups. As of August 2024, several Crestron devices earned official Zoom Rooms certification, and Crestron...
Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED): RIT’s hub for creativity, making, and learning
What is the SHED The SHED at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a multi‑use building that brings together technology, design, the arts, and active learning — all under one roof. It opened in fall 2023 and represents RIT’s largest campus construction project in...
Why Sound Masking Makes Offices Workable Again
As more companies ask employees to return to the office — often with staggered schedules, reduced staff on‑site, or rearranged layouts — acoustics suddenly matter more than ever. What used to be manageable background noise can now be a major distraction. A...
The Pitfalls of Adaptive Sound Masking in Offices
Adaptive sound masking — systems that automatically adjust masking volume based on ambient noise — may seem smart, but it often undermines privacy and productivity. Why Adaptive Masking Can Backfire Inconsistent privacy: Masking only increases after noise is detected,...
Highlighting Innovation: The 2024 Crestron DM NVX Award Winners
Crestron has announced the winners of its 2024 DM NVX Technology Awards, recognizing outstanding projects that leverage the company’s DM NVX® AV-over-IP platform. After reaching a milestone of one million units shipped, these awards celebrate integrators and...
Crestron’s 1 Beyond Cameras: Intelligent Video for Every Meeting Space
1 Beyond — the camera series from Crestron — delivers high‑performance, versatile video solutions designed to make hybrid meetings and large‑room collaboration smooth, consistent, and professional. What Makes 1 Beyond Cameras Stand Out High‑Quality Video + Flexible...



