Certain types of sound masking involve arrangements which are integrated with the structure of the building or even stand-alone speakers involved in direct-field sound masking. The decrease of noise in sound masking is due to the playing of appropriate background sound to drown unwanted noise. While the distracting noises may not be completely drowned out, the purpose is to lessen their effects.

The instilled background noise can be of either natural or artificial inception. It must be harmonious in its feel and welcome to the ears in order to be an effective background sound. Otherwise, it in itself will become an unwanted noise. A more advanced technique is to implement white noise machines to battle sound pollution in small environments.

Sound masking has a lot of uses and benefits for a business enterprise organization. As office noise is neutralized, people would be more than able to concentrate on their work. The sanctity of conversations will stay inviolate and will ensure better results. Privacy will be nurtured and there will be office harmony.