Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Marpac
Color: Fog white
EAN: 0036005009816
Feature: "White noise" sound machine masks unwanted noise for use in the home and office
Label: Marpac
Manufacturer: Marpac
Model: 980
Publisher: Marpac
Release Date: 2006-12-26
Studio: Marpac
Variation Description: Fog white
MPN: SM980

• "White noise" sound machine masks unwanted noise for use in the home and office
• Recommended for restless sleepers, shift workers, infants, children, students, apartment dwellers, office workers and many others
• Duo speed
• UL-Listed in USA and Canada
• Made in USA

• "White noise" sound machine masks unwanted noise for use in the home and office
• Recommended for restless sleepers, shift workers, infants, children, students, apartment dwellers, office workers and many others
• Duo speed
• UL-Listed in USA and Canada
• Made in USA

Marpac Sound Screen & SleepMate 980 combines American ingenuity and craftsmanship to create a lightweight, yet durable appliance capable of many years of reliable service. Marpac sound conditioners create a consistent, smooth sound of rushing air. The tone and volume of the sound 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. These sound conditioners are recommended for restless sleepers, shift workers, infants, children, students, apartment dwellers, office workers (for confidentiality) and many others. The dual speed 980 is made of durable plastic housing suitable for travel or use in the home or office. Marpac Sound Screen & SleepMate 980 combines American ingenuity and craftsmanship to create a lightweight, yet durable appliance capable of many years of reliable service.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Worth its price, in Sleep
Comment: I was using a floor fan to block apartment building noise; this is a perfect replacement! JoeBeer

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Does what it says -- just not enough
Comment: I live in an apartment. My next door neighbors' family includes a young man with Down syndrome. He makes a LOT of noise; I can't sleep when he's awake. I've talked to them about it, but it's a pretty difficult subject to broach more than once. I'm sure you can understand.

I needed something to mask his voice. I found a 10-second sample of pink noise online. Pink noise is like white noise but without the harsh sounds in the treble register. It sounds like an open faucet and a loud box fan: the two things that it's hardest to hear people over. I have good speakers so I can turn that sound up loud enough to drown the guy out -- and go right to sleep.

I bought this device because I didn't want to run my computer all night just so it could loop that clip. I figured it'd be more energy efficient, at least: my little effort to Go Green.

Well, the machine makes sound. It just doesn't make enough of it. Sure, there are two speeds, and the sound is able to be adjusted and the volume is able to be controlled. I've put it on the maximum on all settings and, even ON MY BED, it's not loud enough to drown out my neighbor. If what you want is a device that makes a constant noise to mask an intermittent, annoying noise you can't control, look elsewhere.

I'm returning the product. It's back to the pink noise clip for me. I suppose the environment will have to wait until I find a new apartment.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: The Roar Was Astonishing.
Comment: We were amazed how something that was supposed to provide soothing white noise produced a noise like that of a train going by. Very loud and annoying.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Works well
Comment: Thin walls and close proximity led us to purchase this white noise machine to ensure confidentiality in conversations. It has worked well toward that end.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Works like a charm....
Comment: This unit produces a fan-like whir that helps masks sounds coming from neighbors, trains, and traffic. It has two speeds that puts the volume into two ranges that can be further adjusted by twisting the cap of the unit. I highly recommend this product.

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