The SleepMate 980A and Sound Screen 980A
white noise machine by Marpac creates the consistent, smooth sound of rushing air to help control unwanted intermittent or continuous noise, such as traffic, nearby conversation, snoring, or a ticking clock, so you and your little ones can sleep better. Experts recommend using a
white noise machine to calm crying and colicky babies as well. Also helpful during the day to mask distracting noise for anyone requiring concentration or relaxation, or to add noise to an area that may otherwise be too quiet. Individuals with tinnitus often find that a competing sound at a constant low level, such as white noise, may mask the tinnitus and make it less noticeable.
With a SleepMate 980A white noise machine, you will no longer have to whisper and tiptoe around when your child is sleeping! Also useful when siblings share rooms or have different bedtime schedules. This white noise machine can be placed inside the bedroom, or outside the bedroom door to provide generalized white noise in the quiet sleeping area. The SleepMate 980A is also useful for office privacy and sound masking. If you do not want someone to hear conversations inside a room, you should place the SleepMate 980A or SoundScreen 980A directly outside the room so people will only hear the white noise, not the conversation. White noise machines have also been effective for cubicle privacy, especially when speech privacy is needed.
Witha a SleepMate 980A or Sound Screen, the sound is fully adjustable for tone and volume and has two frequency levels for broader range. The tone and volume of this
sound machine are controlled by simply rotating the "cap" and "collar" of the housing. This "white noise" sound effectively masks unwanted noises and creates a sense of calm, making it easier to concentrate, relax and/or sleep. The dual speed SleepMate 980A and Sound Screen 980A offer a greater range of tone and volume than the single speed 580. To help you decide whether you should purchase the SleepMate 980 or SleepMate 580 white noise machine, read this helpful article about the
SleepMate. People often ask if
white noise machines are loud. Our white noise machines are very safe and will not cause hearing loss in babies, childrens or adults. The SleepMate 980 operates at 60 dB, the same volume as normal conversation.
White noise machines can help everyone sleep better including babies, children and adults. They are recommended by doctors and sleep professionals.
Since this model includes a lower and higher setting, we recommend the SleepMate 980A for sound masking in both large and small rooms. The single speed
SleepMate 580 provides the same volume as the loudest setting on the SleepMate 980. Browse our
natural sound machines as well, which provide even greater sound masking capabilities as well as soothing natural sounds.
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