Sounds for
sleep
Rain and a low, deep hush. Free, live and never looping.
Change the mix
Steady rain on the village green, heard from indoors.
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Why this mix
A sound for sleep should be steady, low and free of surprises. Rain gives detail, so the ear has something gentle to rest on. Brown noise sits underneath and fills in the low end, which helps to cover traffic and footsteps. The fire is there for warmth and is kept quiet, because a loud pop is the last thing you want.
Thunder is left out. If you like a storm to fall asleep to, add a little and keep it low so that it stays over the far hills.
Getting the best from it
Play it more quietly than you think you need. A good level is one you could talk over without raising your voice. Put the speaker across the room rather than on the pillow.
The sleep timer is beside the mixer. When the time is up the sound fades away over twenty seconds, so it does not stop with a jolt. Nothing here is medical advice. If you sleep badly for weeks, see a doctor.
Questions
What is the best sound to fall asleep to?
It varies by person. Steady, low sounds with no speech are the usual choices: rain, brown or pink noise, a fan. This mix starts with rain over brown noise, and every part of it can be changed.
Is there a sleep timer?
Yes, beside the mixer: 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes. At the end the sound fades out over twenty seconds.
Will adverts wake me up?
No. There are no adverts in the sound, now or later. The site is supported by a sponsor shown on the page, which makes no noise.
