PLAY WHITE NOISE AND RELAX
Can’t sleep? Is your baby crying all night long? Have to do some homework, but you can’t concentrate? Playing white noise will help you.
What is white noise?
White noise is a method of masking sounds in the environment. In white noise, the average wavelength (amplitude) of each sound frequency is the same. As a result, there is a constant equal sound.
The sound of white noise can best be compared to that of a vacuum cleaner or an air fan. A television or radio without reception also sounds almost the same as white noise.
But, why is it called white noise? The color of the noise is based on the analogy with the colors of light. White light contains all frequencies in the visible range, just as white noise contains all sound frequencies.
Why play white noise?
White noise is used in many situations to mask ambient sounds. Thus, a crying baby can calm down and sleep better. But playing white noise can also be very nice for better concentration or a good night’s sleep for adults. In some cases, noise suppression can also have medical reasons: for example, it can help suppress (permanent) tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
3 %
of the entire population suffer from permanent tinnitus, which has a negative effect on their lives
15 %
of all babies in the world suffer from extreme crying
+ 476.000
Google searches by month for “White Noise” sounds
466.000.000
people suffer from hearing problems according to World Health Organization (WHO)
FAQ: frequently asked questions about white noise
Is it okay to play white noise all night?
You can play white noise all night with peace of mind. In fact: in many cases you will sleep better and more peacefully. Because white noise masks other ambient sounds, you are less likely to wake up from sudden sounds. For example, think of a passing car or rain.
Can white noise be harmful?
White noise may not be harmful, but not everyone likes it. White noise can be experienced differently per person: it does not always have the desired effect in people with (permanent) tinnitus. White noise is also no guarantee of soothing crying babies.
What are alternative ways to listen to white noise?
Did you know that there are several devices in the house that allow you to mimic white noise? Although we recommend using our free White Noise Player, you can also use:
- Vacuum cleaner
- Fan
- Radio
- Television
- Air purifier
Special White Noise Machines are also available. Often these machines also allow you to choose from other relaxing sounds.
Are there other colors for noises?
They sure are! For example, in addition to white noise, there is also a purple noise color. Purple noise makes the sound louder at higher frequencies. This noise color can be used to suppress permanent ringing in the ears.
Where is white noise all applied?
White noise can be very interesting in different situations. Especially in the bedroom or while studying it can have a calming effect. The most common situations where white noise is applied at a glance:
- Calming Babies
- Promote sleep
- Able to concentrate better
- Masking ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
What is the sound frequency of white noise?
White noise includes frequencies that are perceptible to the human ear. The frequency ranges from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
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