Sound Masking:

• A uniform, airflow-like background sound is added to the space to cover conversations
  
• Ensures confidential speech privacy in closed offices
  
• Reduces distractions and improves productivity in open environments
  

 

Paging:

• May be all-call or zoned throughout the space; Inputs (2 per box) may be from PBX or paging microphone; Connection via 3-pin terminal connector; Balanced input with 40K Ohm input impedance; line level input
  

Music:

• Input (1 per box) may be from any standard audio source; Connection via RCA or 1/8” stereo jack; Unbalanced input with 10K Ohm input impedance; 3V max input
  

Applications:

• Open cubicle areas
  
• Private offices and adjacent public spaces
  
• Reception areas
  
• Large office buildings or campuses
  

Standard Components:

Direct-field emitters — miniature plenum-rated speakers; each comes with a 16-foot plenum-rated cable with pre-wired connectors; driven directly from control module and require no external power.

Qt PRO™ Qt-900 control module — supports up to 1,080 emitters on 3 zones, covering up to 108,000 square feet. Includes 2 paging inputs and 1 music input, with independent equalizer and volume controls. Unit is manually controlled via on-box LCD-based interface and/or network software.

Qt PRO™ Qt-1500 control module — supports up to 1,800 emitters on 5 zones, covering up to 180,000 square feet. Includes 2 paging inputs and 1 music input, with independent equalizer and volume controls. Unit is manually controlled via on-box LCD-based interface and/or network software.

Power supply — a modular 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz 1.5 A input, 15VDC 4A output CE/UL/CUL-rated unit (included); International units available.

Miscellaneous hardware — including holesaw to ensure correct size emitter holes

Configuration Software:

• Controls masking, paging and music volumes from any desktop browser
  
• Ships pre-installed on every control unit; no external configuration files required
  
• Software hosted on control module board
  
• Requires connection to a 802.11 LAN (TCP/IP)
  
• Fault detection and management via email alerts
  
• Equalizer function available for acoustical professionals
  
• Browser “bookmarks” can manage multiple control modules
  

Zone Configuration:

• Sound masking requirements dictate zone configuration
  
• Each zone has a 360 emitter capacity, which equals approximately 36,000 square feet
  
• A single zone can range from less than 500 square feet to 180,000 square feet (if all 5 zones are configured as 1)
  
• Coverage can be expanded at any time by adding more emitters, up to the capacity of the zone or control module
  
• With multiple units, an unlimited number of sound masking, paging and music zones may be created for flexibility, control and expansion
  

Sample Configuration

Volume Ramping

• Allows user(s) to acclimate to new background sound
  
• Option at startup increases sound masking volume to desired level over a pre-defined number of days
  
• Sound masking ramps (or not) system-wide; does not apply to paging or music
  
• Day/Night volume controls available through software interface
  

Simple Installation

• Any facility professional or low-voltage vendor may install; no in-ceiling power sources required
  
• Plug-and-play emitters daisy-chain with standard cables
  
• Configuration via front panel screen or intuitive, pre-installed software
  
• No post-installation tuning required, although functionality is available
  

Security

• Control panel locks to prevent tampering
  
• Password protected software controls
  

Upgrades

• Customers with older model SPS-30 or SPS-300 control units may upgrade to Qt PRO™ for the cost of the control module; Emitter layout is the same for both systems
  

Technical Specifications

Control module size: 11.5" W x 12" H x 4.7"
Control module weight: 6 lbs
Maximum Power output: 8 watts max per zone; 40 watts max per control unit
Page input: 40K ohms, differential, line input
Music input: 10K ohms, single ended; 2 inputs mixed to mono, line level
Digital compression and limiting for paging: performed via DSP
Frequency response (paging & music): band limited from 315 Hz to 25k Hz (+/- 1.5 dB)
Four channel masking sound: automatic channel distribution

Standards and Certifications

Sound masking meets ASTM E1130 industry standards at up to 3 dBA lower noise levels than competing systems

GreenSpec — listing of architectural products that contributes to LEED points; Oasis Qt™ listed for lowest power consumption in the industry
UL — power supply and emitters listed

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