Built for inconsistent household sound
White noise creates broad coverage across the audible spectrum, while ocean waves add slower movement that can make the result feel less mechanical. The preset sets white noise at 66% and ocean at 35%, keeping the continuous layer dominant. It may make routine footsteps, distant traffic, plumbing, or hallway activity less distinct, depending on the room. It will not soundproof an apartment, block every disturbance, or protect private speech. Its role is simply to provide a more consistent foreground at a comfortable level.
Use the room before using more volume
Place a speaker between your listening position and the recurring noise source when practical, without blocking ventilation or creating cable hazards. Soft furnishings, closed doors, and landlord-approved sealing can sometimes help before audio is added. Start this preset quietly and increase only enough to reduce contrast with ordinary background activity. Follow building rules and consider neighbors; a loud masking source can become someone else’s disturbance. For dangerous, extreme, or persistent noise issues, address the source through the appropriate property or local process rather than relying on playback.
Adapt the balance to walls and windows
For higher street sounds, the broad white layer may remain useful near its default, but total volume should stay modest. If low building hum already fills the room, reduce white noise and let ocean provide softer variation. Lower waves below 25% when individual swells are noticeable during work or sleep. Test from the chair or bed where you will actually listen; sound next to the speaker gives a misleading impression. A stable setting that merely narrows the difference between quiet and noisy moments is more sustainable than trying to overpower the apartment.
Explore the sounds in this mix
Listen to each layer on its own: White Noise and Ocean Waves. Or start from scratch in the free online sound mixer.
Frequently asked questions
Will this soundproof my apartment?
No. It adds background sound but does not prevent sound transmission through walls or windows.
Where should I put the speaker?
When safe and practical, place it between you and the common noise source, then assess from your listening position.
Can I use only ocean waves?
Yes. Deactivate white noise in the mixer and set ocean to a comfortable level.