Comparing Lencore Sound Masking Solutions

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Lencore sound masking solutions are designed to improve speech privacy, reduce distractions, and create more comfortable workplace environments across spaces of all sizes. Our sound masking solutions support everything from private offices and small rooms to large campuses and multi-floor facilities.

Whether you need office sound masking systems for conference rooms, healthcare facilities, law firms, call centers, or a fully networked solution for a modern office environment, Lencore offers scalable solutions that are easy to install, control, and adapt to your workplace needs. Explore our systems below to compare features, recommended applications, and capabilities to find the right sound masking solution for your space.

Sound Masking Headend Featured

Enterprise Networked Sound Masking, Paging, Music, and Audio

Networked solution delivering superior acoustic comfort and privacy in sound masking, intelligibility in paging, speech clarity in audio, and quality background music integration. Ideal for projects over 15,000 square feet. Meets UL 2572 and UL 864 standards to interface with a fire alarm control panel in order to shut down the sound masking and relay important audio messages.

System consists of:
  • Headend (sends control signals)

  • Operating Platform (amplifiers)

  • Speakers (output)

  • State-of-the-art networked sound masking, paging, & audio system
  • Manages 1.5 million sq ft of space from single headend
  • Flexibility to control sound masking, paging, and audio from virtually anywhere via System Manager (GUI)
Key Features:
  • Independent control of volume and EQ of sound masking, paging, and audio/music
  • 30 band EQ of sound masking for granular 1/3 band adjustments (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
  • Lencore Green Sound® Technology
  • Plug and Play with Cat5e or Cat6 cable installation for ease of tuning and use
  • Requires no proprietary software or cabling
  • Local, global, and prioritized paging
  • Simple integration with Crestron, AMX, BACnet, Cisco, and other control systems
  • Single point of control for complete system access, viewing, and reporting across enterprise sound masking solutions and environments
Gold Featured

Small to Midsized Facility Networked Sound Masking and Audio

All-In-One Networked solution for projects up to 12,000 square feet. Delivering superior comfort and privacy in sound masking and clarity in audio/music.

Features:

  • Ideal for mid-sized zoned environments up to 12,000 sq ft
  • State-of-the-art networked sound masking with background audio integration built-in
  • 8 independent channels/zones (up to 64 speakers)
  • Control from front panel or System Manager (GUI)
  • All electronics and speakers connected utilizing standard category cable (Cat 5e/Cat 6)
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Small Facility Networked Sound Masking

Features:
  • Ideal for smaller spaces up to 6,000 sq ft
  • 4 independent channels/zones (up to 32 speakers)
  • Remote control for volume and contour adjustments
  • Optional wall-plate controller available
  • Works with any Lencore networked speaker
  • All electronics and speakers connected utilizing standard category cable (Cat 5e/Cat 6)
Classic Plenum Speaker Featured

Non-Networked Sound Masking and Paging

Features:
  • Ideal for spot sound masking
  • Self-contained non-networked system can generate sound masking, paging, & music in multiple ceiling conditions
  • Consists of powered speaker(s) and secondary speaker(s)
  • Connected via 18/2 conductor cable
Sound Masking Headend Featured

i.Net

Enterprise Networked Sound Masking, Paging and Audio

Networked solution delivering superior acoustic comfort and privacy in sound masking, intelligibility in paging and speech clarity in audio. Ideal for projects over 15,000 square feet.

Meets UL 2572 and UL 864 standards to interface with a fire alarm control panel in order to shut down the sound masking in an emergency (required by code).

System consists of:

  • Headend (Brains)
  • Operating Platform (Muscle)
  • Speakers (Output)

Independent control of volume for:

  • Sound Masking
  • Paging
  • Audio
  • Plug and Play with Cat5e or Cat6 cable installation for ease of tuning and use
  • Requires no proprietary software or cabling
  • Local, global, and prioritized paging
  • Simple integration with Crestron, AMX, BACnet, Cisco, and other control systems
  • Single point of control for complete system access, viewing, and reporting across enterprise sound masking solutions and environments
Gold Featured

Gold

Small to Midsized Facility Networked Sound Masking and Audio

All-In-One Networked solution for projects up to 12,000 square feet. Delivering superior comfort and privacy in sound masking and clarity in audio.

Out-of-the-box sound masking solution.

  • Offers one audio input
  • Requires no proprietary software or cabling
  • Plug and Play with Cat5e or Cat6 cable installation for easy tuning and use
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Silver

Small Facility Networked Sound Masking

New and improved networked sound masking solution with greater control, flexibility, and expansion opportunities out-of-the-box. Ideal for smaller office sound masking systems, private offices, and workplace applications.

Rack-mounted enclosure with Green Sound pre-configured curve and contour, plus 4 independent channels that allow for volume and contour adjustment via a handheld remote.

Add music and paging capabilities as needed

Classic Plenum Speaker Featured

Classic

Non-Net worked Sound Masking and Paging

Stand-alone solution for smaller projects requiring superior sound masking and paging quality. Ideal for offices, small areas, pharmacy counters, and projects under 5,000 square feet.

Simple design and installation make Classic a reliable “set-it-and-forget-it” system for smaller workplace environments and focused spaces.

Find the Right Sound Masking Solutions for Your Space

SystemRecommended Environment

CoverageNetworkedPaging / Audio
i.NetEnterprise offices, campuses, multi-floor facilities10,000+ sq ftYesOptional
GoldMidsized offices and commercial spaces with open plansUp to 12,000 sq ftYesPaging or Audio Optional
SilverSmall to medium-sized businesses with open office layouts, and shared workspacesUp to 6,000 sq ftYesNot Available
ClassicWaiting rooms, home offices, pharmacy counters, and small roomsUnder 5,000 sq ftNoOptional

Need Help Choosing the Right Sound Masking System?

The right sound masking solution should align with your office environment, speech privacy needs, and workplace acoustics. Our Lencore solutions are designed to help reduce distracting conversations, improve acoustic comfort, and support better concentration across private offices, conference rooms, healthcare facilities, call centers, and open office spaces.

Our team can help evaluate your space, coverage requirements, and system goals to recommend the best sound masking solution for your workplace.

Contact us to speak with a Lencore acoustical expert.