Cambridge Dynasound Networked Sound Masking Bundle with Music & Paging

Product Overview

This Cambridge Dynasound networked sound masking bundle combines PoE-based loudspeaker control, masking generation, paging, and background music in a single IP-managed package. Sound masking raises the ambient background level with engineered sound so speech becomes unintelligible to unintended listeners, improving privacy and reducing distraction. The bundle brings together the Qt X 300 control module, DS1320 Qt Active Emitter Fusion Edition loudspeakers, DS8000 PoE loudspeaker controller, DS3002 masking processor, NPX G1040 paging station, DSTS10POE touch screen, and a DSPoE24 network switch. It is suited to facilities that want centrally managed, network-distributed masking with paging and music.

Product Description

The architecture is built on standard Ethernet. The DS8000 loudspeaker controller is the industry's first Power over Ethernet sound masking controller: PoE and CAT5 cabling deliver both power and networked digital audio. Each DS8000 provides eight loudspeaker outputs, receives eight network audio channels, and contains four independent sound masking generators with full 1/3-octave EQ; a DSP matrix mixer routes any combination of channels to any loudspeaker. The DS3002 processor adds system-level masking, paging, and music functions for centralized and networked topologies. The Qt X 300 control module contributes sound masking generation, third-octave equalization, and amplification with two auxiliary audio inputs, controlling up to three zones of Qt standard or active emitters. DS1320 Qt Active Emitter Fusion Edition loudspeakers fuse QtPro direct-field technology with DynasoundPro networked masking, simplifying coverage in buildings with mixed open-plenum and drywall ceilings. The NPX G1040 4-button gooseneck paging station provides embedded DSP and on-board memory for standard and advanced public address. A 10-inch DSTS10POE touch screen with Privacy Manager software handles user adjustments, scheduling, and contact-closure shutoff, and the DSPoE24 24-port PoE switch ties the network together. Explore related components in the Cambridge Sound range.

Key Features

• PoE network architecture — DS8000 controllers receive power and digital audio over standard CAT5 cabling for clean, scalable deployments.
• Four masking generators per DS8000 — each with full 1/3-octave EQ, plus a DSP matrix mixer routing any channel mix to any of eight loudspeaker outputs.
• Fusion Edition emitters — DS1320 loudspeakers combine direct-field uniformity with networked control, ideal for mixed ceiling architecture.
• Integrated paging — NPX G1040 gooseneck station with embedded DSP and on-board message memory.
• Touch screen management — DSTS10POE 10-inch panel with Privacy Manager software for user adjustment, masking schedules, and contact-closure shutoff.
• System processor included — DS3002 provides masking, paging, and music functions for centralized and networked systems.
• Qt X 300 zone control — masking generation, third-octave EQ, and amplification across up to three emitter zones with two aux inputs.
• Complete network switch — DSPoE24 24-port PoE switch compatible with the touch screen, processors, and DS8000 controllers.

Typical Applications

• Open-plan offices needing centrally managed, building-wide masking
• Private offices and conference rooms requiring tunable speech privacy
• Healthcare campuses protecting patient conversations (HIPAA speech privacy)
• Call centers combining masking with zone paging and music
• Financial, legal, and government facilities requiring networked control and scheduling

Technical Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much area does this bundle cover?
Coverage depends on emitter counts and floor plan. Per configuration — confirm with Creation Networks; the networked architecture scales by adding DS8000 controllers and emitters.

Why choose a networked PoE masking system?
Power and audio travel over standard CAT5 cabling, every loudspeaker output is individually addressable, and masking levels can be scheduled and adjusted centrally from the touch screen.

Does the bundle include paging and music support?
Yes. The DS3002 and Qt X 300 provide paging and music inputs, and the NPX G1040 paging station adds zone announcements with stored messages.

Can it handle mixed ceiling types?
Yes. DS1320 Fusion emitters are designed for buildings combining open-plenum and drywall ceilings while maintaining uniform coverage.

How do I get a system design?
Creation Networks is a certified Cambridge Sound integrator. Request a quote and we will engineer the controller, emitter, and network layout for your facility.