Office phone booth & acoustic pod FAQ

No office pod is fully soundproof, and it does not need to be. QAkustik office pods are engineered for speech privacy at 35 dB, which keeps a normal speaking voice understandable inside the pod and hard to follow outside. That is the practical target for calls and confidential conversations in an open-plan office.

It is the amount a normal speaking voice is attenuated between the inside and the outside of the pod. At 35 dB, conversations stay private for calls, interviews, and video meetings without needing a fully sealed, silent room.

With 35 dB speech privacy, a normal-volume conversation becomes hard to follow from outside. The pod is designed to contain speech rather than block every sound, so calls and confidential discussions stay private in daily office use.

No. Fresh air runs continuously at 21.5 L/s, so the pod stays comfortable across a full call block or focus session, not only a short call.

The ventilation contributes below 32 dB(A) at the user position, staying under the distraction line so airflow noise never becomes the loudest thing in the cabin.

Ventilation is typically sensor-based, delivering fresh air when the pod is in use so comfort stays predictable without the user needing to adjust controls.

QAkustik offers 9 formats, from a 1-person phone booth (Tokyo, Berlin) to meeting pods for 1-2 people (Oslo), 1-4 (Paris), 1-6 (Amsterdam), and 1-8 (New York).

For single private calls, Tokyo is the compact choice. Berlin is better when one person also needs laptop work and an ergonomic chair. For 1:1s and interviews, Oslo fits well.

Both are 1-person pods. Tokyo (105 x 110 cm) is the most compact call point; Berlin (115 x 160 cm) is wider, fits an ergonomic office chair, and suits longer work sessions.

QAkustik pricing starts from EUR 2,750 for the 1-person Tokyo and rises with capacity: Berlin from EUR 3,600, Oslo from EUR 4,560, Paris from EUR 6,640, Amsterdam from EUR 8,480, and New York from EUR 12,140. The final price depends on quantity, finishes, and project scope.

Invoicing is available in EUR, CHF, or DKK, which simplifies internal budgeting across markets.

Send your city, quantity, primary use case, and target month. QAkustik replies within 24 hours with a recommended model, a clear price, and a realistic delivery window.

Standard lead time is 4-6 weeks across the EU. Some larger formats may run longer. Orders outside the EU customs union, such as the UK or Switzerland, are confirmed per project in the quote.

Yes. Panels ship flat-pack and pass standard 90 cm doorways. Final on-site assembly takes about 90 minutes for a typical unit.

Delivery covers EU27 and EFTA. The UK is available via a local partner, with specifics confirmed per project.

Yes. Materials are rated to EN 13501-1 — B-s2,d0 for MDF panels and A2-s1,d0 for fabric and mineral wool. Laminated or tempered safety glass is used throughout.

Each unit ships with CE declaration, EMC, LVD, RoHS, and EN 13501-1 fire class documentation.

In most cases no — the pods are usually classified as movable furniture rather than permanent construction. Local rules should always be confirmed for your site, and placement must not obstruct emergency exits or sprinkler coverage.

A standard 3-year warranty covers structure and electronics, with optional on-site service coverage available up to 5 years.

Pods include a power socket, USB and data line, wireless charging, and a sensor system instead of a manual switch.

Q Akustik Mimarlık is an acoustics company founded in Istanbul in 1996, specializing in interior acoustics, sound insulation, and acoustic cabins, and manufacturing its pods in Türkiye.