| White noise is basically a type of noise that | | | | |
| is developed by combining the sounds of | | | | These machines aren't limited to home use. |
| different frequencies. If you were to take | | | | They work effectively in an office or dorm. |
| all the imaginable sounds that a human can | | | | They enhance concentration which will greatly |
| hear and mix them together, then you would | | | | improve study skills and aid office personnel |
| have created white noise. The term white is | | | | in being able to focus on their individual |
| used in defining this sound because white | | | | task without disturbance. White noise |
| light is created by the combination of all of | | | | machines are also adapted to situations of |
| the different colors. | | | | dead silence. Many people are uncomfortable |
| | | | when no noise is evident. These machines can |
| Studies have showed that white noise is | | | | often play sounds that are soothing such as |
| effective for many different situations and | | | | those found on relaxation tapes or disks. |
| because of this, white noise machines were | | | | |
| invented and found to be a marketable | | | | Even in the virtual world outside sources |
| solution for many of life's displeasures. | | | | cause distractions from what you're |
| They aid in distracting the mind from | | | | attempting to accomplish at the computer. For |
| annoying situations or creating a calming | | | | this reason, you can get a white noise player |
| effect on ones' body or mind. These sound | | | | for your computer. This player allows you to |
| machines create a consistent stream of white | | | | play any WAV file in a continuous loop from |
| noise which can be controlled by a series of | | | | your system tray. There is certainly no |
| buttons or knobs. | | | | difficulty in finding a wide variety of |
| | | | suitable sounds to accommodate your player |
| Some of these machines are equipped with | | | | but if you want a unique appeal, you can |
| different types of white noise so an | | | | create your own sound files by using a sound |
| individual can adapt the machine to their | | | | generator or audio toolbox. |
| individual needs. These machines can be used | | | | |
| in a variety of situations such as masking | | | | The world isn't composed of serenity in our |
| the sounds of traffic, barking dogs, or | | | | day to day lives. For many of us it can seem |
| disruptive neighbors. They have also been | | | | overwhelming, creating tenseness within us |
| proven to work well with colicky babies. They | | | | that only appears to fester the wound. White |
| also can be used to mask your own | | | | noise gives us the opportunity to provide the |
| conversations so you can communicate | | | | healing our body needs and take advantage of |
| privately. | | | | precious moments of sleep. |