Tapuae-o-UenukuKaikōura ranges · White noise
Noise guide
White noise
Even static, like a radio between stations.
White noise is an even hiss across every pitch we can hear. It sounds like a radio tuned between stations or a gentle shower of static.
Because it covers so many pitches at once, it's good at hiding other sounds. A door slam or a chatty colleague gets lost in it.
What it's good for
People use it for masking noisy neighbours, office chatter and traffic.
White noise sounds from Aotearoa
Questions
What is white noise?
White noise is a steady hiss with equal energy across all the pitches we can hear. It sounds like static on an old radio.
What is white noise good for?
Most people use it to cover up distracting sounds, like traffic, neighbours or an open-plan office. Some also use it to help them settle at night.
Is white noise better than pink or brown noise?
Not better, just different. White noise is the brightest of the three. Pink is softer and brown is deeper. Try each at a low volume and keep whichever feels easiest to ignore.