Celestial White Noise Download
Dorotha Grant
I listened to celestial white noise in the office, loopable flight sounds to fall asleep, pink noise to drown out abrasive London streets. On the tube, I listened to the hollow, airified sound of an empty field or the low-grade whir of a giant fan. I made playlists of my favourites, hours and hours until I became a connoisseur of dry static. I listened so much and so often that I found the rich, wet tones of human voices overstimulating.
Have you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV, only to wake up later with a snowy screen in front of you and static noise coming from the television? Many people associate white noise with this exact situation.
White noise has a similar effect. Since you hear a variety of sounds at the same time, they all turn into that distinguishing hissing sound and block out other disturbing noises.
Researchers have confirmed that a moderate amount of ambient white noise enhances creative tasks and improves imagination, whereas a higher level of noise prevents information processing thus interrupting your creative flow.
The study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois observed people working in 50, 70 and 85 dB noise levels. 85 decibels distracted people and made it harder to think, thus impairing creativity.
Are you constantly bothered by disturbing noises in your offices, or are you just looking for a means to boost productivity and focus? Either way, white noise can be a gamechanger and can make sound work in your favor.