[The Monkey]

I'm looking for a good white noise or sleep sound generator. So far, this Marpac model looks good. I would also like one that can generate other sounds (brook, rain, etc.) but they too often are looped and artificial sounding. Any recommendations?

 

[MrSlacker]

You have a baby and you still need help falling asleep?

I thought people who have little kids can fall asleep in any condition lol

 

[The Monkey]

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Originally Posted by MrSlacker /img/forum/go_quote.gif You have a baby and you still need help falling asleep? I thought people who have little kids can fall asleep in any condition lol

lol, actually it's the baby who needs it to go to sleep--actually, more importantly, stay asleep. But I'd also like to use it when working from home.

 

[SonicArmada]

Well I think buying a unit would limit you to the few sounds it carries. Why not get some sort of cheap boombox cd player, and buy various ocean/nature sound CDs? Then you could have an endless selection of noises. Though...I realize having to buy several CDs might be inconvenient. Maybe you could find some free sounds on the net, and burn them?

 

[BrookR1]

You could also try plugging in a fan. I have a small fan that blows over my aquarium and the humming drowns out odd noises like the fridge, cars, etc.

 

[The Monkey]

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Originally Posted by SonicArmada /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well I think buying a unit would limit you to the few sounds it carries. Why not get some sort of cheap boombox cd player, and buy various ocean/nature sound CDs? Then you could have an endless selection of noises. Though...I realize having to buy several CDs might be inconvenient. Maybe you could find some free sounds on the net, and burn them?

It's a good point. In fact the Squeezebox has a station that plays sounds, so that's one option.

 

[a shovel]

How are the Sharper Image ones? I remember many models in the SI magazines long ago, maybe 8 years ago. They were all the rage back then, along with those tabletop lie detector gadgets.

 

[ilovesocks]

If you have access to a computer, you could use NCH's Tone Generator. You can download it for free. I've tried it and it's got quite a few options, including several colors of noise at a range of frequencies, and also a few "environment" simulators like offices, outdoors, etc.

 

[Joshatdot]

Atmosphere Deluxe is a cool program

 

[blessingx]

I use Pzizz, but it may not be what you're looking for for a baby.

 

[NiceCans]

"Aire Freshener provides ambient sounds, a CD player, simulated wind chimes, and more...all in a powerful and convienient tray icon! Ideal for "freshening-up" noisy work environments, use as a sleep aid, or just having fun!"

And it is FREE!
(well there is a request in the "About Aire Freshner" info page for a donation to a children's charity)

 

[pheonix991]

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Originally Posted by NiceCans /img/forum/go_quote.gif "Aire Freshener provides ambient sounds, a CD player, simulated wind chimes, and more...all in a powerful and convienient tray icon! Ideal for "freshening-up" noisy work environments, use as a sleep aid, or just having fun!" And it is FREE! (well there is a request in the "About Aire Freshner" info page for a donation to a children's charity)

I second this program. I used it for a while. Now, I just open my window because it get hot at night, and the cars put me to sleep.