Cambridge Sound QT-HCE Qt Patient Privacy System - 911.0825.900

Product Overview

The Cambridge Sound QT-HCE Qt Patient Privacy System (911.0825.900) is a purpose-built sound masking package that protects patient and staff conversations in medical facilities. Direct-field sound masking adds a low-level, engineered background sound to waiting rooms and exam areas, making speech harder to overhear at a distance and supporting HIPAA speech privacy obligations. The kit combines a wall-mounted Qt X 300 control module, eight Qt emitters, two automatically lighted privacy signs, and all adaptor plates, cabling, and power needed for installation.

Product Description

Acoustic privacy is often overlooked in open waiting areas and patient rooms where sound travels over walls and through glass. The QT-HCE addresses this directly: the optimized masking spectrum targets the frequencies of human speech, raising the ambient level just enough that conversations become unintelligible beyond a short distance. Staff or occupants activate the system with the push of a button, and the two included lighted privacy signs confirm — inside and outside the room — that masking is active. Out of the box the system supports rooms with up to 40 feet of exposed wall, with the option to add emitters for larger areas. Masking ramps up and down smoothly to limit disruption, adjustable from the front panel. The system integrates easily with third-party in-room control, is controllable via Tesira software, and can run continuously or only during patient encounters. It consumes less than 7 watts, meets Works with WELL licensing criteria for sound masking, and installs in any ceiling type in a few hours with low impact — Creation Networks is a certified Cambridge Sound installer. Browse additional emitters and mounts in the Cambridge Sound range.

Key Features

• Speech-optimized masking — background sound tuned to mask human speech, supporting HIPAA speech privacy in clinical settings.
• One-button operation — staff activate or deactivate privacy protection instantly from the wall-mounted module.
• Lighted privacy signs — two automatically illuminated signs confirm system status inside and outside the room.
• Complete kit — Qt X 300 module, 8 Qt emitters, adaptor plates, two 50 ft plenum-rated sign cables, and power supply included.
• Expandable coverage — supports up to 40 ft of exposed wall out of the box; add emitters for larger areas.
• Smooth ramping — adjustable ramp up/down limits disruption when masking starts or stops.
• Control integration — works with third-party in-room control systems and Tesira software.
• Low energy use — consumes under 7 watts; meets Works with WELL criteria for sound masking.
• Compliance and warranty — CE marked, ETL listed, RoHS, TAA compliant, GSA eligible, five-year manufacturer warranty, made in the U.S.A.

Typical Applications

• Hospitals, medical office buildings, and community health centers (HIPAA speech privacy)
• Pharmacies and consultation counters
• Doctor's, dental, and counseling offices
• Patient exam rooms and waiting areas
• Private offices and conference rooms in clinical administration

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Cambridge Sound vendor data. Unlisted values are omitted rather than estimated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does sound masking protect patient privacy?
The system adds a low-level background sound optimized to cover the frequencies of human speech, so conversations in exam rooms or at reception cannot be understood by people nearby — a practical control supporting HIPAA speech privacy.

How large a space does the kit cover?
Out of the box it supports rooms with up to 40 feet of exposed wall using eight emitters. Additional emitters extend coverage to larger waiting areas or suites.

How long does installation take?
Installation is low-impact and typically completed in a few hours in any ceiling type. Creation Networks is a certified Cambridge Sound installer and can handle design and deployment.

Can the system run continuously?
Yes. It can be left running at all times or switched on per encounter with the one-button control, with smooth ramping either way.

What warranty applies?
The system carries the manufacturer's five-year warranty. Request a quote from Creation Networks for facility-wide pricing.