HELP: Noise pollution in office is a nightmare. Is Biamp/Qt enough, or is there something better?
Hello people!
I’m the FM for a mid-sized firm, and I’m hitting a wall (literally and figuratively) with our current office acoustics.
The Space:
We have a very modern, high-aesthetic layout. Think: lots of glass partitions instead of traditional drywall and a very wide-open floor plan. Undeniably, the office looks exceptionally beautiful but admittedly the noise leakage is one heck of a nightmare!
The Problem:
Employees are complaining that the office is "distractingly loud." We need a solution that actually works to "blur" conversations and drop the noise floor without being an annoying hiss. The glass panels just reflect everything and the partitions we DO have are just absolutely useless. The office urgently requires some privacy for effectively managing sensitive information as well as enhancing the overall ability to focus.
What I’ve Seen Before:
Before anyone goes and suggests Biamp, I’ve actually witnessed the Biamp options in real time (my old workplace had the Qt (Quiet technology) system installed). However, I was extremely surprised to see that it is revered industry wide because the noise that it emits is extremely harsh and noticeable. You could genuinely hear the noise go in and out as you walked around the office/down the corridors. It was actually a prevalent complaint at my last workplace, so I would like to find something that is actually science-backed and effective.
Has anyone moved away from Biamp to something more sophisticated? I am open to all suggestions for high-end, reliable sound masking. Thanks in advance!