Comments on: Noise: Pink? White? Both! Raise the (Noise) Floor http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/ Mac Apps, Reviews, Previews, Interviews, and Giveaways. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Michael http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-5889 Michael Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:45:42 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-5889 I have Noise on a MacBook Pro at work -- it's invaluable. But it doesn't work on my MacBook either. Someone apparently made a Universal Binary in Jan 2007, but his webpage is gone, even from the Internet Archive. Is there anyone out there who can make a Universal Binary? I have Noise on a MacBook Pro at work — it’s invaluable. But it doesn’t work on my MacBook either. Someone apparently made a Universal Binary in Jan 2007, but his webpage is gone, even from the Internet Archive.

Is there anyone out there who can make a Universal Binary?

]]> By: phillip http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 phillip Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:36:04 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3869 i used to use this little app on my powerbook all the time. when i bought my new macbook it was actually one of the first apps i went to install, its such ashame it wont work. they got me addicted to pink noise! i used to use this little app on my powerbook all the time. when i bought my new macbook it was actually one of the first apps i went to install, its such ashame it wont work. they got me addicted to pink noise!

]]> By: Matthew Treder http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3737 Matthew Treder Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:28:31 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3737 While this app does should work (though not as effectively through the tiny speakers in a MacBook), it's not really the same idea as noise-cancelling headphones. This app creates background noise to MASK distractions and extraneous sounds. The principle behind popular active noise-cancelling headphones is to literally create a sound wave in exact opposite polarity to the ambient noise arriving at your year, literally cancelling out the noise. Because of the slight delay necessary to process, and output the inverted waveform, noise cancelling is most effective at low- to midrange frequencies, and it works better with steady drones (computers, airplanes) than with intermittent, high-intensity noise. A third kind of noise cancelling is noise suppression. Earplugs and earphones that seal (not the earbuds that come with iPods) can suppress perceived noise by around 25 dB. As anyone who has ever plugged their ears can tell you, this kind of noise suppression works best with high-frequency sounds. Low frequencies such as bass are heard because they travel through your cranium to arrive at your ears, plugged or not. The cost for the processing in noise-cancelling headphones has come way down over the years. No need to pay the Bose premium to supplement their advertising budget ("Better Sound through Mass Advertising"). These days, even el cheapo headphones with active noise-cancelling circuitry deliver the goods. While this app does should work (though not as effectively through the tiny speakers in a MacBook), it’s not really the same idea as noise-cancelling headphones. This app creates background noise to MASK distractions and extraneous sounds. The principle behind popular active noise-cancelling headphones is to literally create a sound wave in exact opposite polarity to the ambient noise arriving at your year, literally cancelling out the noise. Because of the slight delay necessary to process, and output the inverted waveform, noise cancelling is most effective at low- to midrange frequencies, and it works better with steady drones (computers, airplanes) than with intermittent, high-intensity noise.

A third kind of noise cancelling is noise suppression. Earplugs and earphones that seal (not the earbuds that come with iPods) can suppress perceived noise by around 25 dB. As anyone who has ever plugged their ears can tell you, this kind of noise suppression works best with high-frequency sounds. Low frequencies such as bass are heard because they travel through your cranium to arrive at your ears, plugged or not.

The cost for the processing in noise-cancelling headphones has come way down over the years. No need to pay the Bose premium to supplement their advertising budget (”Better Sound through Mass Advertising”). These days, even el cheapo headphones with active noise-cancelling circuitry deliver the goods.

]]> By: peteg http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3716 peteg Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:15:17 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3716 I too have a MB C2D and I couldn't get Noise to work. Then I created a "Noise" folder in my Applications folder and copied both the App and the source folder over and it works fine. I too have a MB C2D and I couldn’t get Noise to work. Then I created a “Noise” folder in my Applications folder and copied both the App and the source folder over and it works fine.

]]> By: rampancy http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3525 rampancy Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:56:11 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3525 I'm on an C2D MBP, and Noise works fine on it. I wish it were Universal though. I’m on an C2D MBP, and Noise works fine on it. I wish it were Universal though.

]]> By: Julian http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3517 Julian Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:28:30 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3517 same here i hac blackbook (MB) Core Duo it works with HEADPHONES but not with the built in speakers...i think thats the whole point though, with headphones the icon is headphones on top of picture so just try that first. Its actually a lil bit soothing sounds like a constant roar of the ocean. same here i hac blackbook (MB) Core Duo it works with HEADPHONES but not with the built in speakers…i think thats the whole point though, with headphones the icon is headphones on top of picture so just try that first. Its actually a lil bit soothing sounds like a constant roar of the ocean.

]]> By: Jehu http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3503 Jehu Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:12:54 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3503 Can't hear anything either. I'm on a black MacBook. Can’t hear anything either. I’m on a black MacBook.

]]> By: Joe http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3476 Joe Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:53:44 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3476 can't hear a thing.. Mac Pro can’t hear a thing.. Mac Pro

]]> By: Crateman http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3471 Crateman Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:06:46 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3471 I'm also on a MB C2D and i can't hear anything. I’m also on a MB C2D and i can’t hear anything.

]]> By: Ian http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3464 Ian Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:12:24 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3464 Indeed, I too cannot hear anything on MB C2D. There is ample volume (full) but nothing is coming from the speakers - except for the actual volume controller bleeps. Indeed, I too cannot hear anything on MB C2D. There is ample volume (full) but nothing is coming from the speakers – except for the actual volume controller bleeps.

]]> By: Jordan Golson http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3442 Jordan Golson Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:15:30 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3442 I would imagine it would be bad. Make sure you turn your volume up on your comp and click the 'noise' button to turn it on. I would imagine it would be bad. Make sure you turn your volume up on your comp and click the ‘noise’ button to turn it on.

]]> By: postlogic http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3439 postlogic Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:00:40 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3439 I can't hear anything either. MacBook Core Duo. I can’t hear anything either. MacBook Core Duo.

]]> By: KP http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3436 KP Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:12:38 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3436 Hrm, is it bad if I can't hear anything at all? Hrm, is it bad if I can’t hear anything at all?

]]> By: Michael http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3434 Michael Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:35:25 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3434 cool little app. I never thought someone would thin to make an app like this, but I thought the same of pzizz and lots of people use it. I might have to use noise in some noisier situations when I'm trying to get some sleep. cool little app. I never thought someone would thin to make an app like this, but I thought the same of pzizz and lots of people use it. I might have to use noise in some noisier situations when I’m trying to get some sleep.

]]> By: Jordan Golson http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3431 Jordan Golson Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:11:40 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3431 @pepi It doesn't have to be very loud at all, I usually have it on very quietly and slowly raise it as necessary. Too loud and it's overbearing. @pepi It doesn’t have to be very loud at all, I usually have it on very quietly and slowly raise it as necessary. Too loud and it’s overbearing.

]]> By: Ben http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3430 Ben Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:01:18 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3430 In my experience, it needs to be loud enough to drown out outside noises without being so loud as to be a distraction. It takes very little time to get used to...one usually stops paying attention to the static within a minute or so at most, unless of course you're actively listening to it. In my experience, it needs to be loud enough to drown out outside noises without being so loud as to be a distraction. It takes very little time to get used to…one usually stops paying attention to the static within a minute or so at most, unless of course you’re actively listening to it.

]]> By: Guillermo http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3424 Guillermo Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:50:51 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3424 Does it take long to get used to it? I can't focus on anything if I have it on :S Does it take long to get used to it? I can’t focus on anything if I have it on :S

]]> By: pepi http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3423 pepi Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:49:32 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3423 How loud does it has to be to be efective? How loud does it has to be to be efective?

]]> By: Ben http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3422 Ben Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:42:33 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3422 Better yet, rip two minutes or so of it with Audio Hijack and throw it onto your iPod (set on repeat one) for distraction-free studying. It's been in my Study playlist from Day 1. Better yet, rip two minutes or so of it with Audio Hijack and throw it onto your iPod (set on repeat one) for distraction-free studying. It’s been in my Study playlist from Day 1.

]]> By: Anthony http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-3420 Anthony Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:26:25 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/04/24/noise-pink-white-both-raise-the-noise-floor/#comment-3420 You guys should create a category for apps "that do one thing very well." I have a number of little apps in the old Applications folder that do one thing very well. It is amazing how these things work when one needs them. You guys should create a category for apps “that do one thing very well.” I have a number of little apps in the old Applications folder that do one thing very well. It is amazing how these things work when one needs them.

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