It works exactly like the scanning electron microscope before and after images shown to illustrate how they work. Turning the platform on seems to “focus” the sound just like it does for images. Even off, I believe the platforms give some some benefit in very low frequencies.
I have a bunch of active vibration platforms which I have to get into service. They will come in handy once they start building the second Ave subway in my area of NYC, and vibration will be pretty bad as I’m probably 150 ft away from the dig.