| Many people have heard of white noise but few | | | | to blend with the unwanted environmental noises |
| have a really, good understanding of what it is and | | | | in order to essentially mask them. The special |
| why it is used. White noise in simple terms is a | | | | sound created is one to three decibels above a |
| combination of all frequencies of sound audible to | | | | normal conversational voice, which actually makes |
| the human ear blended together. (Just as white | | | | it nearly impossible for a human being to realize |
| light is composed of all frequencies of light). White | | | | when white noise is being used. Additionally, white |
| noise sounds like a hiss, similar to radio static or | | | | noise machines generate random audible |
| the sound of rushing air when traveling by airplane. | | | | frequencies that are distributed equally over the |
| Although there are many uses for white noise, | | | | entire range of human hearing, which is what |
| we often see corporations using a white noise | | | | allows them to be so effective. |
| machine or system to “quiet” a | | | | You will also find white noise machines used in |
| department. For instance, if a company had a | | | | unique situations. For new parents, getting a full |
| department full of computer operators, all clicking | | | | night’s sleep is rare. The calming sound of |
| away at the keyboard, the sound would become | | | | white noise can often help your baby to sleep |
| overwhelming and distractive. The same would be | | | | better. There are many types of sound |
| true for a customer service department with | | | | conditioner on the market today some of which |
| employees all talking to customers on the phone. | | | | can also produce natural sounds such as |
| By using a white noise generator, sound is greatly | | | | waterfalls, surf, or even simulate a mother’s |
| minimized. | | | | beating heart. Some sound conditioners offer five, |
| Millions of people around the globe struggle with | | | | ten, or more options of natural sound combined |
| getting a good night’s rest. For some, the | | | | with white noise in order to create a soothing and |
| problem is environmental, such as rooms that are | | | | relaxing environment that is conducive for sleep. |
| too light, uncomfortable bedding etc. while for | | | | Also, white noise generators offer a portable and |
| others it is merely a problem of tuning out the | | | | compact privacy solution. Most machines are |
| day’s events. Regardless, a white noise | | | | volume adjustable, and best of all, they are an |
| generator produces a sound that is calming. While | | | | easy and affordable remedy to an otherwise |
| perfect for everyone, people who work nights | | | | noisy problem. |
| and sleep during the day or those in large, noisy | | | | There are many different companies that sell |
| cities, really benefit from a white noise machine | | | | white noise machines. Be sure you purchase your |
| by being able to block outside traffic and other | | | | machine from a reputable company, one that can |
| unwanted sounds. | | | | guide you to the appropriate size and type that is |
| Okay, so how do white noise generators work? | | | | suitable for your needs. |
| Random sound frequencies are produced in order | | | | |