Psychology of Noise

Volume is only one of the many factors that make neighbor noise intolerable.The frequency of noise, dynamic range, time of day, attack, etc. can all incite pleasure or discomfort. Our recordings take all these into consideration.

A steady, even drum beat or loud white noise (noise containing all frequencies at the same volume) are easy for your mind to adjust to and filter out. We can sleep with a loud fan next to the bed because it emits white noise which the brain considers "friendly" noise.

Our CD does not emit "friendly" noise. Each track has varying frequency and amplitude and, importantly, some tracks contain SILENCE. One track is designed for "all night" play* on repeat. A few rapid attacks of a 20hz to 60hz sine wave - plenty to wake up the neighbor - and then total silence for 25 minutes. As your neighbor settles into REMs little does he know you have already scheduled a 'wake up call' in 5 minutes and another in 25 minutes after that.

Of course they will eventually figure out the 30 minute cycle and that makes it even more discomforting. Now he fears going back to sleep because he knows there is a surprise waiting for him in the not so distant future! He is no longer mumbling about you . . . he is thinking about having enough sleep to go to work the next day. Trust me, by the third night he is wishing you were his friend and not a Noise Avenger!

*All night play is a viscous last chance effort. If you have any conscience at all, you will feel guilty the first time you take the ultimate revenge - uuuhh, errr, I mean apply aversive conditioning therapy.