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. Have you ever been in a dark room where there is a flashing light, like a cell phone or a child playing with a flashlight? That little light can be very distracting and irritating. But if you turn on the bright room lights, you hardly even notice the smaller light anymore.

Sound machines work on a similar principle. By adding general white noise, similar to that of a fan or an AC unit, distracting sounds around you, like conversations, street noise or neighbors, are hardly noticeable.

Does white noise really work?

Yes. The principles behind it may seem implausible, the application has helped many people improve concentration and productivity. Offices across the country use this technology to improve privacy and productivity, including government agencies, medical facilities and standard office buildings. 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 interruptive 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 - In industries requiring greater confidentiality (such as hospitals, government offices, counseling, etc.), sound masking systems use white noise is designed to cover human speech so people who aren't in the conversation cannot hear the conversation.

Less interrupted sleep - White noise can help you sleep through street noise, or unfamiliar sounds while traveling, resulting in a better night's sleep.

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

White noise can help you increase your productivity at work and experience more restful sleep at night. With the increasing availability of free white noise generators and portable sound machines, everyone should give this technology a try. The benefits are definitely worth it!