ISO 23351-2:2026: The Field Method Explained
ISO published the field companion to the office pod speech test in August 2026. Apparent speech level reduction includes the room, so it will not match a laboratory figure.
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Office Pod Acoustics and Certification
Acoustic numbers are the hardest part of a pod to compare, because brands quote different standards and rarely name the test method behind the figure. These articles explain what the ratings measure and how to read them. ISO 23351-1 is the standard written specifically for enclosed furniture such as pods and booths, and Class A is its top band. PrivacyPod pods are ISO 23351-1 Class A certified, approximately 30 dB of speech level reduction. The certification guide covers the other seven, from UL 962 to GREENGUARD Gold.
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How pods block sound and what the ratings certify
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ISO 23351-1 vs NIC vs STC: Office Pod Acoustic Ratings Explained
STC rates a single wall, NIC rates two rooms, and ISO 23351-1 rates a whole office pod's speech privacy.
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Acoustic Pod Spec: 6 Clauses and 6 Questions
Six clauses, each ending in the exact sentence to write and the exact question to ask a vendor, for anyone specifying an acoustic pod for a commercial floor.
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Acoustic Office Solutions to Reduce Noise in Open Workspaces
Four ways to cut open-office noise, absorb, block, cover and separate, what each does to speech, and where an ISO 23351-1 Class A certified pod fits.
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Office Pod Certifications: All 8, Explained
Every PrivacyPod carries eight certifications: four on the pod, four on the factory.
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