Brown noise
A deep, even rush, like a far-off waterfall.
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Electric Fan
A small electric fan humming steadily nearby.
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Electric Fan
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What it sounds like
A small fan on a table or the floor, close enough to feel familiar. The sound is a plain, steady whir with a bit of airy rush and a faint motor tone beneath. It does not move or sweep, and it has no dips. The character is light and neutral, a bit brighter than a big box fan, and it fits easily into the background.
When it helps
Probably the most common choice for sleep, naps and noise covering, because it is so ordinary and so easy to ignore. People use it for a night, a short rest or a loud room. It also helps when you travel and want a familiar sound in a hotel. It gives you steady cover without anything to follow.
What to pair it with
A few quiet partners suit it well. Brown noise gives weight under the lighter whir. A soft ocean adds long, slow movement. If you want more room feel, try a bedroom fan at very low volume. In every case the electric fan stays at the front, with the second layer softly behind.
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Night Ocean
Waves arriving and leaving, slow as breathing.
Bedroom Fan Lull
A bedroom fan's gentle lull, low and constant.
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Box fans, air conditioners, dryers, dishwashers, a kettle and a ticking clock: the everyday hums of a home. Sample a hum or a whir and pick one.