Marpac SleepMate 980A Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner

Brand: Marpac
Features:

* 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
* Dual speed 980 is made of durable plastic
* Marpac sound conditioners create a consistent, smooth sound of rushing air
* Made in USA


Product Description
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 SleepMate 980A Review
While the white noise is effective and the machine works well, if you own a humidifier it sounds the same as running it on high and the humidifier may cost less. The main advantage of the noise machine is that it is small and compact.

This device has two settings – very loud and considerably louder. The loudness in decibels isn’t rated in the product listing, but it’s much like having a V8 engine running in one’s bedroom. I was only able to use it by turning it on the lower setting and shutting it in my closet. The SleepMate 980A is not appropriate for anyone who is not already partially deaf.

I like this product. I looked into other sound machines, the fancy ones that play different sounds, they got mixed reviews and cost more. In the end, I opted for something simple. This won’t make sounds like waves or crickets, but sounds close to a small fan. It’s a gentle sound, you can adjust volume and pitch a bit. The only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5 is the size. It’s not large, but a little big for travel. Just saw a smaller model, I would have gotten that one had I seen it before. If you are looking for a noise machine to help you sleep, try this one before the crickets

This sound conditioner came with glowing reviews on Amazon, so I may have expected too much. This system is essentially a small fan, with a limited variable speed setting, but it’s not more than open holes (pictured) with sliding closures, and is somewhat disruptive (a humidifier, for example, would serve a similar purpose). It is good in canceling out potentially distracting sounds, but I can’t honestly say it’s better than relative silence. It’s fairly priced, and is compactly designed, but I was hoping for greater variation in tone and speed. For me, it does not drop to a level that creates a more soothing tone, so I’m considering not using it at all. Also, though slight, this unit may be less effective in the winter, when the fan may decrease actual room temperature slightly.

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Marpac Sound Screen 980A Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner

Brand: Marpac
Rating:

Features:

• Marpac combines American ingenuity and craftsmanship to create a lightweight, yet durable appliance capable of many years of reliable service. These sound conditioners create a consistent, smooth sound of rushing air.
• These sond conditioners create a consistent, smooth sound of rushing air.
• Recommended for restless sleepers, shift workers, infants, children, students, apartment residents, office workers (for confidentiality) and many others.


Product Description
The tone and collar 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, communicate, relax, and sleep. Encased in a durable plastic housing suitable for travel or use in the home of office. Size: 5 3/4″ base diameter. 3 1/4″ high. Weighs 1.6 lbs. Material: ABS Plastic. Color: Fog White. Electrical: 110v. Power cord: 8′ long. Standards: UL Listed. One year warranty. Made in USA.

Marpac Sound Screen 980A Review
The White Noise Machine Sleep Mate has a gentle, even noise which blocks out other intruding noises. I am finally able to get a good night’s sleep. I bought one for my daughter, since it worked so well for me. She loves it too. I highly recommend it.

The Marpac Sound Screen is terrific. I am enjoying using it on a nightly basis. It offers a soothing sound to sleep by. The only slight downfall with this product is that the sound can not be adjusted very much.

I never had a sound machine, but since I live in a condo I have a neighbor that lives up above me. I use to hear there water running,foot steps,and tv. This sound machine makes every thing go away. It makes me sleep through the night without any interruptions. I highly recommend, especially for those who lives in an apartment.

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