From Frustration to Focus: How neep Software Conquers Office Noise 

Noise is all around us. We face noise at every turn throughout our day whether it’s at the office, in our cars, or at home. Noise is inescapable. 

But when noise interferes with our ability to efficiently communicate when at work, noise takes on a more menacing, and impactful issue for us to contend with. If the noise around you gets in the way of you having a good, clear and productive conversation, it can have a very negative impact on your ability to get things done. Customers get distracted, attention shifts, and your message gets lost in the noise.

Noise is known to be:

• Highly distractive
• Annoying
• A leading cause of lowered worker productivity
• One huge reason why your message isn’t being heard

Noise comes in a variety of sizes, and flavors.

If you work from home, you’re probably very aware of how the sounds of children and pets can impact your productivity, and that cringe feeling when those sounds amplify

And, for those who work in a busy office, especially those collaborative, open offices, noise can be a huge distraction, and an challenge to try to overcome.

The hybrid worker doesn’t escape the clutches of noise either, because that stopover at the coffee shop is chalked full of noise thanks to all those caffeine deprived patrons enjoying their favorite brew.

Yes, noise comes from a variety of sources, and the one thing they all have in common is they all need to be silenced. But that’s easier said than done. At least I know it is in my case, because no matter what I say or do, my stubborn four legged Schnauzer will not be silenced at the mere sight or sound of UPS, FedEx, Amazon or the U.S. Postal Service vehicle. I’ve learned that it’s a waste of time, and my breath to get her to stop the barking. And that’s just one example. Try telling your coworkers, or those coffee patrons I mentioned a moment ago to please be quiet. No doubt that would be met with laughter or curious looks than silence. After all, you were joking, right? Well, one thing I can tell you is that your customers aren’t laughing at all your noise.

Noise is the problem, so what can you do to fight back?

There are a number of traditional approaches, and one that you may not have heard about. I’ll tell you about both.

1. Relocate to a quiet space

You can uproot yourself and relocate to a quiet space in your home or office. But that’s less than ideal because you may need things at your desk which you won’t have access to. Or, your quiet space may not be comfortable enough for a long meeting, or not conveniently located near the coffee machine and/or bathroom. 

Whatever inconvenience you may experience, relocating yourself to a quiet corner may not be the perfect solution to your noise problem, and it doesn’t address noise for those unable to relocate.

2. Use Sound Absorbing materials

Some businesses tackle the problem of noise by installing sound absorbing materials throughout the office. This could include things such as sound absorbing ceiling tiles, or wall panels. First, not all businesses are willing to do this, and secondly, this can get expensive in a hurry. So for many businesses, this doesn’t really represent a viable solution.

3. Install Partitions or cubicles

Installing partitions or cubicles may help to remove or isolate some of the direct, line of sight type noise, but it’s not the solution that will eliminate noise to the extent you need. You’ll still experience distracting noise that leaks out of these confined areas, and collectively, that can be enough to cause you to keep searching for a solution.

4. Purchase Noise canceling headphones

One of the most common approaches to solving the noise in the workplace problem is to buy headsets that are noise canceling. And though that’s a great idea, and certainly a help, it’s not the best solution either. Here’s why:

1. Some headsets do not come with a noise canceling microphone, and it isn’t always obvious when reading over the product information. So if you aren’t 100% sure, you may end up with headsets that don’t remove background noise at all. In the end, you will not have accomplished your goal.
2. Noise canceling headsets vary in their ability to remove noise. This makes it very challenging for the buyer because he/she won’t know for sure if the headset will remove the noise in their environment. The very best way to determine that is to try the headset out before deciding to purchase. If your vendor won’t allow you to try before you buy, then my advice is to find a new vendor that will.

At Headset Advisor, we test hundreds of wired and wireless headsets. Over the decades of doing this, we’ve come to understand that some headsets do a much better job at removing background noise over others. So again, if removing noise is your biggest concern, then try before you buy. This way, you’ll know in advance how well your headset will perform in your exact working environment. No surprises, and no having to go through the return process.

So if relocating, installing sound absorbing materials, using partitions,/cubicles and noise canceling headsets can’t get the job done, what will? Thankfully, there is a solution.

neep noise canceling software

Yes, neep is a funny name, but there’s nothing funny about how well it tackles the most challenging noises you face every day. In that sense, neep is all business.

• neep crushes the sounds of coworker chatter
• neep silences the sounds of babies crying and children noises so you your message is heard.
• neep gets your dog to behave (well, maybe not, but at least your callers won’t hear any barking)
• And neep lets the coffee crowd do whatever they like because neep eliminates the background sound. So you’re free to break out your laptop and have an important business call.

To help give you a better sense of how well neep works to silence noise, here are a couple of video clips that help to illustrate how well this software works.

Work from home and have barking dog challenges? Have a listen to this.

Maybe you work from home and have young children. Listen to how well neep removes the sounds of a crying baby.

neep will work to silence all kinds of noise. So whatever noise you’re wrestling with (noisy coworkers, Call Center chatter, open office sounds, freeway noise etc) let neep give you crystal clear calls without all the distractions, and frustrations.

neep is a simple download that works to silence background noise whenever you’re on computer based voice or video calls, and it works with whatever microphone and speaker you’re now using. so no need to buy any hardware to take advantage of the many benefits that neep provides.

neep isn’t made for use on mobile phones or tablets, but if you’re on a Microsoft Teams call, or any of the other popular applications for voice and video, rest assured you’ll have a far better calling experience when using neep noise canceling software.

One of the neep features that help you to have better calls, besides the amazing noise reduction, is voice recognition and isolation. The software allows you to record an audio sample of your voice, which the software then remembers, and going forward, isolates your voice from other voices. Your callers hear you, and not those in your background talking about what they did over the weekend. Pretty smart wouldn’t you say?

If you’re wondering what operating systems neep works with, here’s the 411 on that;

• Windows 10 or above
• Mac 10.15 Catalina minimum supported
• Linux Ubuntu 20.04 – Debian 10 – Fedora 37

Note: minimum 4 GB of RAM, 8 GB recommended

neep not only silences your background, but it also silences your caller’s background as well. So you both are treated to a noise free calling experience. That’s something even the best noise canceling headphones can’t do.

And if you have recorded meetings, or if you’re a content creator who produces Podcasts for example, neep can clean up your audio files to give you awesome sound without the need to use third party audio software. You can even have some fun through the neep voice changer feature that allows you to modify your voice for special effects. neep lets you unleash your inner creativity.

Even though neep is much more than a one trick pony, it’s claim to fame is how well it removes background noise. And according to feedback from our customers, noise is one of their biggest challenges.

So if noise is your problem, neep is your answer.

But don’t take my word for it, why not find out for yourself by trying neep free for 14 days. Take it for a test drive, and then decide if neep is right for you. The price is right, and the only thing you stand to lose is some unwanted, distracting noise and a few minutes of your time.

Just go to neep.com and sign up today. 

Have questions or need some help?

Headset Advisor has been assisting customers since 1994. We know how noise impacts those who are trying to get some work done, and we have solutions to help you tame that noise. Reach out to us today and we’ll help guide you to the perfect, compatible solution, whether it’s noise canceling headsets, audio or video conferencing or software that will have you sounding like a pro. We’re here to help!