Brown noise
Deep and low, like a far weir. Free, live and never looping.
Change the mix
Steady rain on the village green, heard from indoors.
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What brown noise is
Brown noise loses strength quickly as the pitch rises, so the high hiss of white noise is almost gone and what remains is low and round. It is named after Robert Brown and the random motion that carries his name, not after the colour.
You may also see it called red noise. It is the same thing.
Why people like it
Because it has so little treble, brown noise is easy to leave on. Many people who find white noise harsh use brown noise for reading, writing and falling asleep. It does not cover sharp sounds as well as white noise, so if the trouble is voices, add a little Pink noise or Rain on top.
Questions
What is the difference between brown and white noise?
White noise is equally strong at every pitch and sounds like a bright hiss. Brown noise is much stronger in the low pitches and sounds like a deep rumble. Pink noise sits between them.
Does brown noise help you focus?
Many people say it does, and it is widely used for that. The research is small and does not settle it. It is free to try: play it quietly for one piece of work and see.
Can I mix brown noise with rain?
Yes. A common mix is brown noise underneath for depth with rain on top for detail. Move the two sliders until neither stands out.
