TORNEX, a specialized architectural acoustic material company, has officially launched Sound Masking systems in the Korean market through a partnership with Canada's Soft dB.
Through this partnership, TORNEX has built a system to provide ABM integrated acoustic solutions as a one-stop provider — the only one of its kind in Korea.
10+ Years of Acoustic Expertise Meets Global Technology
TORNEX has over 10 years of experience distributing and installing interior acoustic materials including PET acoustic panels, melamine foam, wood wool, and carpet tiles. With in-house CNC processing facilities, registered acoustic measurement capabilities, and a treble.tech 3D acoustic simulator license, TORNEX provides not just material sales but professional consulting covering the entire process from acoustic diagnosis to design, installation, and verification.
Soft dB, headquartered in Quebec, Canada, is an acoustic technology company with over 30 years of expertise, supplying and operating sound masking systems in thousands of facilities worldwide. They possess the industry's only Adaptive Volume Control technology, automatically adjusting masking volume based on real-time ambient noise levels.
토넥스는 음향 진단과 3D 시뮬레이션 기술로 올바른 설치를 보장하는 국내 유일한 업체입니다.
Korea's Only Complete ABM Lineup
Office acoustic problems cannot be solved with a single solution. According to the internationally recognized ABM (Absorb-Block-Mask) framework, three elements must be applied in a complementary manner.
| ABM Element | Function | TORNEX Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Absorb | Reduce reverberation, establish speech clarity foundation | PET Acoustic Panels (107 colors, NRC 0.79-0.90), Melamine Foam, Wood Wool |
| Block | Block sound transmission to adjacent spaces | 국제 표준 가이드라인 및 컨설팅 |
| Mask | Mask remaining speech intelligibility | Soft dB Sound Masking 시스템 |
The correct application order of absorption and masking is particularly important. Installing SM without absorption treatment can cause adverse effects, and professional diagnosis and design must come first. For the technical background, see our post "Why Sound Masking Shouldn't Be Installed Just Anywhere".
Product Highlights: Soft dB ML24 & CMS
Soft dB's key products are the ML24 Controller and the CMS (Central Management System).
- ML24 Independent Zone Control — Operates up to 24 zones independently. Individual acoustic profiles for open offices, meeting room adjacent areas, receptions, and more
- Adaptive Volume Control — SMS-SEN sensors detect real-time ambient noise and automatically adjust masking volume. Maintains optimal levels throughout the day without manual tuning
- CMS Central Management System — Integrated management of floor map visualization, commissioning, and monitoring through smartSMS-NET software
- Non-Invasive Installation — Installs above ceiling tiles or on exposed ceilings. UL 62368 / UL 2043 certified. Operational within days without construction
Detailed product specifications and technical documents are available on the Sound Masking product page.
Domestic Reference & Future Plans
TORNEX has completed the installation of a Soft dB sound masking system at Hyundai E&C President/VP offices. As the first application in a top executive space of a major Korean corporation, the confidentiality of executive meetings and Speech Privacy have been verified.
Going forward, TORNEX will offer integrated acoustic consulting to existing acoustic material clients, and expand comprehensive office acoustic solutions based on the ABM framework. TORNEX's Total Acoustic Solution — covering the entire process from acoustic diagnosis to installation and verification — will set a new standard for Korean office environments.
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