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What is white noise?

The term 'white noise' is derived from the same concept as white light. White light includes all the colors of the spectrum. In the same way, white noise includes sound from the entire audible spectrum. With today's technology, white noise is specifically focused on the sound range of human speech.

Now you are probably wondering how adding noise can help with concentration and productivity. Picture for a moment that you are in a dark room and someone across the room is randomly blinking a flashlight at you. The flashlight is very distracting and even irritating. But what happens if someone turns on the overhead lights? You hardly notice the flashlight because it is covered by the bright overhead lights.

Sound can work the same way; distracting noises can be hidden by the adding general background sound. This can cover the distractions of conversations, street noises, and other intrusive sounds.

Does white noise really work?

Yes. The principles behind it may seem implausible, the application has helped many people improve concentration and productivity. Government agencies were the first to apply this technology because of its effectiveness. Other industries have also greatly benefited from the privacy and productivity white noise can provide. The result is that private conversations are not overheard, and office noise is not longer a huge distraction for workers.

Why use white noise?

White noise helps mask distracting or irritating sounds. Here are just a few of the situations where white noise can benefit you.

Less distraction at work - White noise will mask conversations and other noise in the work place, leaving you free to focus on your work. A sound masking system in the business space will benefit everyone in the office.

Improved privacy and confidentiality - Many office situations need confidentiality: (Human Resources, Government Services, Medical Facilities, Counseling, etc. Sound masking improves privacy in an entire office complex. It uses white noise on a larger scale to make human speech unintelligible to those outside the immediate conversation.

Less interrupted sleep - White noise can mask boisterous neighbors and jolting, street noise for a better night's sleep, for you and your kids. It can also provide better sleep when traveling by covering unfamiliar sounds.

Sound therapy for tinnitus - The discomfort cause by the ringing in your ears can be lessened by the use of sound therapy.