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