White noise machine

White noise machine

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Use

They are often used to protect privacy by masking distant conversations, say in a psychiatrist's waiting room, and are also sold as sleep aids. Such machines often can produce other soothing sounds, such as rain, wind, and ocean waves. They are often used by sufferers of tinnitus to mask their symptoms.

Studies have shown that employing white noise machines in offices improves productivity by reducing distractions.

The sounds generated by digital machines are typically not truly random and may "repeat" noticeably.

Mechanics

Simple machines consist of a very basic setup, involving an enclosed fan and (optionally) a speed switch. This fan drives air through small slots in the machine's casing, producing the desired sound. More complex machines may be electronic, and offer a variety of 'nature sounds' in addition to white noise.

Manufacturers recommended that the volume of white noise machines be initially set at a comfortable level, even if it doesn't provide the desired level of privacy. As the ear becomes accustomed to the new sound and learns to tune it out, the volume can be gradually increased to increase privacy.

ee also

* Sound masking

References

Canadian Research Council study on white noise use in offices PDFlink| [http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/rr/rr151/rr151.pdf] |451 KiB


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