Sound masking is the addition of a familiar sounding, air conditioning-like background sound to an environment. Masking covers up or masks human speech and helps mitigate the distraction of other sounds, making an environment more comfortable, workers more productive and creating speech privacy.

Here is an analogy. Imagine that you are in a darkened room and a child is flicking a flashlight on and off. The light is noticeable and distracting. Now imagine, the lights are on. The same flashlight is being flicked on and off—but without notice—it has been "masked." This is how sound masking works.

With a strong manufacturing base and well-trained workforce already in place, Quam chooses to emphasize our core strengths and adapt our business plan to the changing market. For over seventy-five years, Quam has been based in Chicago, and we remain successful. Our original guiding principles of Legendary Reliability, Superior Customer Service and Outstanding Value are enhanced by another critical factor — it is made in Chicago, by Chicagoans!

Today, Quam continues to design and manufacture a wide scope of loudspeaker and installation solutions for the changing installed sound industry. If the project involves signaling, sound masking, voice or music, look to Quam as your "problem solver."