A:AnswerThank you for inquiry. The UPS does have a fan in it to keep the UPS cool. If you are operating the UPS in a recording studio you may find it too loud since it is traditionally installed in a business environment. We offer Back-UPS and AV product lines which may be more suitable for your environment. Please do not hesitate to contact an APCbySchneider support team if you need any further assistance. We offer email and chat services through our support site and you may also contact us directly at 800-800-4272.