ASD® works with clients to achieve a true focus space that encourages privacy and workplace comfort.
These technologies allow your employees to be notified, focus more in an open environment, receive direction on what to do during an emergency, and even relax and enjoy some music. When budgeting for your building's sound coverage, there are a variety of systems that can do part or all of these functions.
Helping You Focus with Sound Masking
In most office environments today, the space is designed to be open with collaboration in mind. It looks great and all…but these officeless cubelands with high ceilings create unique challenges when it comes to how sound travels. This means unwanted noise and chatter!
At ASD® we work with clients to achieve a true focus space that encourages privacy and workplace comfort. We’re talking about sound masking, also known as white noise, that can help achieve the desired results for privacy and noise cancellation. As every space is unique and the desired results are different for each client, ASD® is able to help guide our clients to the right product for your facility’s individual needs.
Learn about sound masking, how it works, and how it can improve productivity.
Helping You Communicate with Mass Notification
Sound Masking Paging and mass notification systems are being used in many commercial environments today. Planning to get the word out should start at the beginning of space planning. A proper paging and mass notification system not only spreads the news but also saves lives.
We have experience with:
- Standard Office Environments
- Corporate Campuses
- Large Manufacturing & Distribution Centers
- Educational Campuses
- And More
Whether you need some rough numbers to reference in your next meeting or want to talk specifics, one of our ASD® experts will be glad to help you. Click below to view quick ballpark estimates based on industry standards and our project experience.
Technology Partners
ASD® partners with a host of industry leading brands like the samples shown here. Click here to view all of our partners.
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Atlas Sound is a global electronics manufacturer that provides comprehensive audio solutions for commercial business environments.
ASD® is proud to be among Atlas’ worldwide network of dealers that save organizations time and money with effective use of audio communication systems.
CSM is a growth-oriented technology company focused on audio/acoustic comfort for commercial and institutional markets.
ASD® is a proud leader among CSM’s network of partners that strive to continuously improve and refine product lines to provide the highest quality solution for clients.
Lencore engineers and builds system solutions for Sound Masking, Paging, Audio and Mass Notification and Emergency Communication (MNEC) with applications in a variety of industries.
ASD® is proud to partner with Lencore in providing the finest acoustical comfort, speech privacy, and mass notification solutions.
Bogen Communications is a leading provider of sound systems and telephone peripherals for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications.
ASD® is proud to be among Bogen’s network of partners that provide products to address applications ranging from single speaker systems to large-scale concert music systems.
Valcom provides equipment, guidance and assistance in implementing everything from the simplest paging system to the most complex mass notification communications system solution.
ASD® is proud to be among Valcom’s partners that focus on listening to and providing customer based solutions.
Atlas Sound is a global electronics manufacturer that provides comprehensive audio solutions for commercial business environments.
ASD® is proud to be among Atlas’ worldwide network of dealers that save organizations time and money with effective use of audio communication systems.
Sound Masking, Paging & Mass Notification Pricing
When budgeting for your next Sound, Paging & Mass Notification Systems project there are a lot of factors to consider. The right solution for your organization depends on your needs and current building acoustics. Click the button below to download the Purchasing Guidebook or keep reading below.
Based on our experience, we typically see prices ranging from $1.00 per square foot to $3.00 per square foot.
Common Cost Factors for Most Projects
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Where is the project located? Some parts of the country are more expensive than others. Some rural areas may require travel due to availability of the field resources which could increase cost.
SIZE & TYPE ENVIRONMENT
Type of environment will impact price. Class A Office, Distribution Center, Manufacturing, Retail, Indoor vs. Outdoor could all impact overall cost.
LABOR REQUIREMENTS
Projects being installed with a Union Labor requirement will be more expensive than projects without the requirement. Some projects require a prevailing wage to be paid to a technician which can also increase costs.
PERMITTING
Permitting varies from state to state and city to city. One city may not require anything more than an application form to receive a permit, while others may want full engineered drawings that go through a plan review process. The full set of engineered drawings carries a substantial price tag that elevates the overall system cost. Another consideration is the time required if the review process is a requirement.
NEW CONSTRUCTION VS RENOVATION
New construction will typically be less expensive than renovation.
LOCAL CODES & STANDARDS
Local codes can drive cost as they vary in requirement. For instance, in some locations across the U.S. all overhead cable must run in conduit while others can be supported with J-Hooks in the ceiling.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Pathways can contribute greatly to overall system costs. Costs of core holes sizing and cutting slab for conduits needs to be considered in your budgeting process.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE
What type of structure is being built? A system in a manufacturing plant is developed completely different than a high rise office building. An apartment complex can reuse the same templates for each building; this saves design time and costs.
INSTALLATION HOURS
Normal working hours will be less expensive than after hours or weekends.