Silence, noise, or beats?
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Silence if the room is already quiet. Noise if speech or rumble is competing. Beats if you want a pulse and headphones. One sound, cannot stack.
Biaura offers binaural beats, pure tones, noise and ambient sounds for everyday listening. Use stereo headphones for beats, or a speaker for noise and ambient playback.
When do you use silence?
Silence if the room is already quiet. No interruption, no need to mask. Save your attention for the task. Do not add sound just because you can.
When do you use noise?
Noise if speech or rumble is competing. White or pink for speech and clicks. Brown for rumble. Speakers are fine. Match the color to the room. One sound.
Why does speech wreck a work block? covers why speech is a problem. How do you use colored noise for focus? covers white, pink, and brown choices.
When do you use beats?
Beats if you want a pulse and headphones. Focus is 16 Hz. Mental Boost is 24 Hz. Narrow Focus is 40 Hz. One sound. Headphones required. What frequency is best for focus? covers Focus, Mental Boost, and Narrow Focus.
Can you stack them?
No. One sound. Cannot stack. Pick the beat, or the noise, or silence. How do binaural beats work? covers why beats need headphones and how the carrier works.
How do you choose?
Room first. Silence if the room is already quiet. Noise if speech or rumble is competing. Beats if you want a pulse and the room allows headphones. One task, one sound, 20 to 40 minutes.
What sound do you use when you can't stay on one thing? covers Focus and noise choices for focus tasks.
How long should it run?
Start with a brief, comfortable session and assess whether it helps your activity. A short trial can be useful in its own right. Stop or take a quiet break if listening becomes distracting or uncomfortable. How long should you listen?
What if you can't stay on one thing?
One task, one sound, 20 to 40 minutes. Focus at 16 Hz, or brown or pink if the room is talking. What sound do you use when you can't stay on one thing? covers Focus and noise choices.
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Common questions
Silence, noise, or beats?
Silence if the room is already quiet. Noise if speech or rumble is competing. Beats if you want a pulse and headphones.
Can I stack them?
No. One sound. Cannot stack.
Do beats need headphones?
Yes. Speakers are fine for noise.
