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Top 5 Sound Systems for Restaurants

By Robin Rowell Smith in Ask An Engineer, Our Sales Reps' Top Favorites, Audio & Technical 101
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Music is an essential element in creating a perfect atmosphere for your restaurant. It can enhance the dining experience of your customers and set the tone for your establishment. However, with so many options available on the market, choosing the best sound system for your restaurant can be overwhelming. In this article, we will explore the top 5 restaurant sound systems to help you make an informed decision.

What is Sound Masking and How Does it Work? Sound Masking Defined

By Rachel Florence in Audio & Technical 101
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Commercial sound masking systems are designed to create a more productive and comfortable environment for customers, patients, and employees by reducing noise distractions and protecting private conversations. Sound masking technology can help to increase focus and productivity while also promoting speech privacy. This may all sound great, but what is sound masking really and how does it work in open offices, medical facilities, financial organizations, and other business applications?

A Guide to Vertical and Horizontal Loudspeaker Dispersion Angles and Coverage Patterns

By Robin Rowell Smith in Ask An Engineer, Audio & Technical 101
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Good speaker coverage is one of the most crucial aspects of successfully setting up a sound system. Varying room shapes, ceiling heights, and other factors can make the process challenging. Our goal is to give you a good understanding of speaker coverage and choose the best speakers to use for your particular application. We are going over the different types of speaker dispersion patterns, dispersion angles, and explaining what these terms mean and why they matter to ensure proper coverage with your sound system.

The Most Commonly Used Assistive Listening Devices and Assisted Listening Systems for Hearing Impaired

By Robin Rowell Smith in Ask An Engineer, Audio & Technical 101, Commonly Asked Questions
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Many rely on assistance from hearing aids and personal listening devices. Having assistive listening systems and devices available at your church, school or business can make all the difference for those that need it. There are several types of Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) and Assistive Listening Systems (ALSs) out there. We’re defining what is an assistive listening device, what are some of the most commonly used types, where are they required, and more.

What Is Commercial Automatic Priority Audio Ducking or Muting and How To Use It for Paging and Emergency Announcements

By Rachel Florence in Audio & Technical 101
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Priority audio ducking is commonly used for paging, announcements, and emergency alerts in commercial paging systems, public address, and live events to automatically duck or lower the volume level of one or more audio sources in favor of a "Priority" input. We are explaining the meaning of audio ducking, emergency Priority ducking, Priority mute, and multi-input Priority inputs more in-depth -  how each works, how they can work for you, and the different applications where they are most beneficial.

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