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Noise Pollution Solution
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"Mask-out disruptive noise for a peaceful nights rest"
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Natural Sound-Masking CD
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SoniScape is a soundscape composed of natural sounds that creates the sensation that you are surrounded by a waterfall.
It is engineered to mask out disruptive noises while creating a sedate, calming effect;
providing a peaceful background for living, working and sleeping.
SoniScape CD
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To make our SoniScape CDs we only use top quality CDs. They are burned at slow rates to ensure the best quality reproduction. Each disk is produced in our studio, not in a mass production replication plant.
These disks are more expensive and take longer to produce, but are much better quality than mass produced product using cheap, replication grade CDs. Which means that they will last longer and sound better. We found by testing that the cheap replication disks will wear out and eventually fail when played over and over for extended periods. We stand behind our disks, if you have any problems with yours, we will replace it. Well, within reason anyway, if you use it to play indoor frisbee with your dog that would be an exception.
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SoniScape MP3 Download
MP3 tracks are formated for Ipods (or other music players/computers) and work great for traveling on planes, trains, automobiles or anywhere else you need a little peace to help you relax or sleep while mobile.
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Download SoniScape "tips for use " page.
WHAT?
SoniScape is a "natural-sound" composition designed to mask out disruptive noises while creating a sedate, calming effect; providing a peaceful background for living, working and sleeping.
SoniScape functions similar to "white noise" generators or "noise-canceling" devices. However, SoniScape works more effectively, is enjoyable to listen to and is much more affordable. And, since it comes on a CD or MP3 you can take it anywhere.
SoniScape sounds great but it
is not just another pretty sounding nature CD. SoniScape is engineered with
a unique “Sound Wall” track, which is comprised of multiple tuned
layers of natural sounds. This allows SoniScape to cover the entire audible
frequency range, from the lowest thumping bass to the highest screaching car alarm, and serve as a total sound mask to not allow other disruptive
sounds to pass through; providing you with a serene, natural background. It also works the other way around, if you are in an environment/profession where your conversations need to be kept private, SoniScape can help protect your secrets from curious ears.
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SoniScape has many uses, providing a peaceful background while you are *Sleeping (bedrooms, hotel rooms, baby rooms) *Working *Studying *Entertaining guests *Traveling (on a plane next to a screaming baby or stuck in traffic next to a screaming adult) *Relaxing *Or any other time you may want a serene sound barrier against noise pollution. |
For commercial applications it serves as a nice background for businesses such as a dentist or doctor's office, retail store, massage therapist, spa, hotel, retirement center, asylum or school.
Soniscape can help create a nice enviroment for cubicles, lobbies, break rooms, board rooms, padded rooms, study rooms or even outdoor landscaping.
Additionally, it can save you money as it does not require royalty payments to ASCAP or BMI for use in public domain.
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SoniScape was designed and tested specifically for masking out *Noisy neighbors, loud music, loud conversation, stomping (upstairs), or lawncare machinery *Planes, trains and automobiles *Construction (or destruction) *Children, (yours or someone else's) Parents, (knocking around while babies are trying to get in a good nap) *Nighttime critters, coyotes, dogs, mischievous raccoons or snoring spouses |
*Whether you are disturbed by noise pollution or not, you will enjoy the environment created by this recording.
WHY?
"Necessity is the mother of Invention". SoniScape was created by composer Brett Houston as a solution to a rather annoying problem, his neighbors, or specifically, noise pollution. "One day, after escaping to the mountains, as I was sitting on a peak overlooking a waterfall I realized how quickly the sounds and sights worked to recharge and refresh me. I had the idea to combine the peaceful elements of nature to help combat the negative elements of urban life."
HOW?
SoniScape makes use of the technique called "sound-masking", which is to basically to hide one sound behind another of a similar frequency.
It was created using several layers of natural "base" sounds that were tuned, equalized, transposed and blended to cover the entire frequency range that humans can hear. This functions as the masking portion of the track.
Several "top" layers such as mountain streams and waterfalls were then added to create the sense of being in nature. SoniScape took over 2 years to conceive, develop and test. As you listen, you consciously tune into the sound of a waterfall. Although, there are actually 12 different layers of sounds working together to create a sedating effect that masks out disruptive sounds.
Testimonials
"I am a very light sleeper and this is the only way I make it through the night with my noisy neighbors". Beverly Winkle, Dallas
"SoniScape made it possible for me to sleep while my boyfriend stays up late working around the house. " D. Fox, Los Angeles
"It really does cover up the sounds I hear from my next-door neighbor. I really like the rushing water sound and find it very relaxing". Alan Abrams, New York
“SoniScape lulls my baby to sleep quickly and keeps her from waking when the dogs bark or people come to the door ”. P. Weaver , New Orleans
" I can never sleep on planes and travel every other week. The sounds immediately bring peace while playing and I am able to fall right asleep". Lara Lange, Baltimore
"I truly believe that there is nothing better on the market for this purpose, if there was I would have bought it: Instead I invested years of my life to create SonisScape. Although it is not an absolute cure, it's the best solution that I am aware of". Brett Houston
Soniscape was designed to maintain a constant, steady flow of sound. This allows it to be used for indefinate periods of time without fatigue. This also permits you to think clearly or have a conversation without distraction; and, for use while sleeping, it will help you rest undisturbed. |
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Audio Samples
SoniScape
New SoniScape Night Falls
Tips for use.
By using the EQ controls on your stereo you can custom tune the track to adapt to your environment. For example, if you have noisy upstairs neighbors who stomp around a lot or play music with loud, thumping bass you would turn up the bass on your track. If you are hearing car alarms or honking at 3 am you might tune the EQ to a higher frequency.
It works best to surround yourself with the speakers. Basically, sound is a vibration; you can use the vibration of the SoniScape from your speakers to knock down sound waves/vibrations from the disturbing source. For example, place the speakers above your head for upstairs neighbors, or on the floor for downstairs neighbors. If you are dealing with traffic noise, place the speakers facing the windows, etc. Feel free to experiment for best results.
SoniScape is most effective when played on a hi-fi system using 3-way speakers containing a 12" woofer. Even better, try a 5-1-surround system with sub-woofer! A strong bass response is key, as bass will cut through brick walls like butter, you need bass to fight bass.
The track is over an hour long and can be looped indefinitely by selecting the "repeat 1" mode on your CD player for continuous play.
An important key to successful noise masking is in your sound system configuration and speaker placements. Feel free to contact us for advice using your existing system for best results or concerning our professional system sales, installations and configurations for commercial or residemtial applications.
Download full SoniScape "tips for use " page.
Other noise pollution solution resources
School for champions includes some great info on the science of noise!
Coming soon...
We are working on a new home security track that can be played in a loop while you are gone that leaves would-be burglars the impression that you are home. So much more effective than leaving on a tv or lights on a timer.
Coming soon, SoniCon, a track made specifically to condition and pre-age string instruments to sound "vintage" in hours instead of years. SoniCon works using sympathetic vibration across the entire frequency range of the instrument, to break down the woods cell structure and allow it to vibrate more freely, simulating years of playing in a matter of hours. It can make your new laminate upright bass sound like it's 5o years older without waiting and playing for 50 years. Still in testing phase, please contact us if you would like to contribute as a beta tester. (Completely safe for your instrument)
Also, in response to popular request we will soon be releasing a new track to play for your disrespectful neighbors that will serve as a "training aide", helping them to realize just how bothersome suffering through someone else's noise can be.
Send us an email if you are interested and we can put you on the waiting list to be notified when they are released.
Brett Houston Productions
©2009 Brett Houston Inextremis R.P.M. ASCAP
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