Brown noise
A deep, even rush, like a far-off waterfall.
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Exhaust Fan
A bathroom exhaust fan, even and droning.
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Exhaust Fan
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What it sounds like
A bathroom fan in the ceiling: an even, droning whirr, narrower and a bit brighter than a large room fan. The note is nearly constant, with a light rattle of air in the duct behind it. It has a flat, mechanical feel with no warmth or swing. The sound does not move, so it quickly turns into a plain wash.
When it helps
Its flat, pitched drone is good at covering speech and street noise, which is why some people like it for masking. It also suits focused work, where a featureless sound stays out of the way. People who want something more soothing at night usually choose a rounder fan sound. For a daytime desk, this one works well.
What to pair it with
To take the hard edge off, add brown noise under the drone. Pink noise also smooths it, in a lighter way. A quiet rain bed softens the machine feel without adding a beat. The drone does the covering, so the added layer sits lower than the fan.
Goes well with
Press play on one to layer it under Exhaust Fan.
Pink noise
A soft, balanced hush, gentler than white noise.
Calm Rainfall
Soft, steady rain with no thunder, close and even.
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