Start with how people work
Music may suit a reception or breakout area but be distracting in focused workspaces. Define where audio is helpful before specifying the system.
Offices & workplaces · Edinburgh & Scotland
A better rhythm to the working day.
Considered audio for receptions, social spaces and shared areas, with focus and comfort in mind.
Keep zones independent
Separate shared areas from meeting rooms and work zones. Local volume control lets each space serve its own purpose.
Coordinate with other systems
Meeting-room AV, announcements and background music have distinct requirements. Identify any required connections early in the design.
Service provider: Pegasus Sound & Light installation team. Final equipment selection follows project assessment.
Products & possibilities
Explore equipment options.
Bose Professional / Speakers
FreeSpace FS2C ↗
Compact in-ceiling speakers for discreet background music and announcements.
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Cloud Electronics / Zone mixers
Z4MK4 ↗
Four-zone venue mixer for independent music routing and level control.
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Cloud Electronics / Controls
RL-1 ↗
A simple wall-mounted music level control for compatible Cloud systems.
Explore productFinal selection follows a site assessment. Ask Pegasus about specification, pricing and availability. Product photographs and technical sources are credited on each product page.
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Technology for your space
Practical answers
FAQs for workplaces.
Planning, installation and everyday operation, explained.
Should background music cover the whole office?
Not necessarily. Reception and social spaces may benefit from music while focused work areas need quiet. Start with how each space is used and agree where audio is appropriate.
Can meeting rooms be kept separate from background music?
Yes, the design can keep meeting-room audio independent or provide controlled connections where useful. Background music should not interfere with calls, presentations or confidential discussions.
Can different teams control their own shared spaces?
Local controls can be provided for suitable zones. Agree who can change sources and levels, and whether operating limits are needed, before choosing the control system.
Will app control need our IT team’s involvement?
Networked audio and app control may require agreed connectivity, permissions and device access. Involve your IT team early so the audio design fits the workplace network and support arrangements.
Is background music the same as sound masking?
No. Background music provides programme audio, while sound masking uses a specifically designed sound field for acoustic privacy and distraction management. If privacy is the aim, request an assessment for that requirement rather than assuming music will achieve it.
Edinburgh & across Scotland
Let’s plan your sound.
Talk to Pegasus Sound & Light, established in 1978. Tell us your location, room sizes and what you want to achieve.
Call 0131 556 1300 ↗
23–25 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BX
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