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It’s common these days to find meeting spaces that feature the latest audio and video conferencing technology with a view to enabling the best possible meeting experience for users. However, one area that is often overlooked when rooms are being designed and configured is that of room acoustics.

The idea of standardizing your meeting room estate across your global offices can be an intimidating one, and it’s true that to do it properly requires extensive planning and organization.

Digital transformation is shifting more endpoints to the enterprise network, and IT responsibilities are shifting with them.

When people think of flexible work styles, they often think of people working from home, or on the move. But workplace transformation is also changing the setup of the traditional, physical office. 

And one of the cultural changes to the way people collaborate is the fact that the boardroom is no longer the go-to area for important conferences. 

Well thought out acoustics can do a great deal to help a company by streamlining collaboration and enhancing business reputation. Not only will it give essential communications between employee or clients the best possible chance of success but also go a long way to improving perceptions of a company and lifting staff morale. 

Audio quality in meeting room spaces should be one of the top priorities for businesses when designing contemporary work environments.  

The optimal audio solution for any given meeting space depends on a wide range of factors, including the size of the room, the number of people involved, the number of presenters, and the style of presentation.

“We’re constantly having to repeat ourselves on conference calls.”

“The client complained about background noise.”

“I listened to the recording and all I could hear was the sound of shuffling paper.”

Sound familiar? The IT department is often the first to hear when users feel that the conference system isn’t up to scratch. Sometimes a new A/V system is the answer. But it isn’t always.  

Meetings can take many different formats and each will provide its own set of challenges when it comes to delivering clear sound. Understanding a room and knowing how it will be used is key to designing a sound system that is fit for purpose.

58% of respondents to an independent survey of IT professionals said their corporate networking infrastructure is either falling short of requirements or will fall short soon. So, at some point in the near future you'll likely need to review and plan your framework.