Office Background Music
The right office background music creates an environment where everyone can focus. It masks the unpredictable sounds of an open office — conversations, phone calls, keyboard clicking — with a consistent, pleasant audio layer. Good office music is invisible to those who don't need it and essential for those who do.
Why It Works
Open offices are notoriously bad for concentration — the average worker is interrupted every 11 minutes. Background music at a moderate volume reduces the impact of these interruptions by 30-40%. It smooths out the audio environment, making sudden sounds less jarring and easier to filter.
Why Mixtuby
Play office-appropriate music all day without ads or interruptions. Mixtuby's continuous crossfade is perfect for shared spaces — no jarring transitions, no sudden silences. Set it up once in the morning and let it run until end of day.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
What music is appropriate for a shared office?
Instrumental only — no lyrics, no strong beats. Ambient, light jazz, and classical at low volume. The music should be barely noticeable to most people while providing focus support for those with headphones.
How loud should office music be?
Through speakers: barely perceptible — enough to create a sound floor but quiet enough that it doesn't interfere with conversation. Through headphones: moderate volume that blocks office noise without isolating you completely.
Can background music improve team productivity?
Studies show that appropriate background music in offices can improve mood, reduce stress, and increase output by 10-15%. The key is choosing non-divisive, instrumental music that works for the majority.
Should different departments have different music?
Ideally yes — creative teams often prefer more stimulating music, while analytical teams prefer calmer backgrounds. Headphones solve this entirely, letting each person choose their optimal soundtrack.
Is it okay to play music from speakers in an office?
In private offices and small teams, yes. In open offices, encourage headphone use instead. What helps one person focus might distract another. Shared speakers work best in common areas like break rooms and lobbies.