Noise Masker

White noise has equal energy at every frequency, which makes it sound bright and hissy because our hearing is more sensitive in the upper range. Pink noise drops by 3 dB per octave, giving equal energy per octave — it sounds balanced, close to steady rain. Brown noise drops by 6 dB per octave, so the low end dominates and it resembles distant surf.

There is no single answer, because masking works best when the noise sits close to the pitch of your tinnitus. High-pitched ringing is usually masked well by white or pink noise; a lower hum responds better to brown. Try each for a few minutes and keep the one that makes the ringing least noticeable.

Just below the level of the tinnitus itself, not above it. The goal is to blend the ringing into a wider sound so your attention stops locking onto it — not to drown it out. Masking at high volume for long periods risks making things worse, not better.

The noise loops seamlessly and can run as long as the page stays open, so it is technically possible. Keep the volume low, and remember that phones may suspend audio when the screen locks or a call arrives. If you use it nightly, a dedicated device with a physical volume limit is a safer choice.

No. A new noise source is started and connected to the same output stage before the old one is removed, so the change is continuous. This matters when you are hunting for the colour that masks your tinnitus best — restarting the audio every time would make comparison impossible.

It is a relief technique, not a cure, and OmniTone is not a medical device. Sound therapy is used as part of established tinnitus management, but persistent or sudden tinnitus — especially in one ear — should be assessed by a doctor or audiologist.