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The End of Distraction: A Tour of the AI Noise Blocker

The Stillpoint Team
The End of Distraction: A Tour of the AI Noise Blocker

Not all noise is created equal. The low rumble of traffic outside your window requires a different masking strategy than the high-pitched chatter of a nearby conversation. While you can manually mix sounds to find what works, we wanted to offer a smarter, faster solution. This is why we built the Noise Blocker—an intelligent tool that takes the guesswork out of finding your focus.

How Does It Work? A 5-Second Sound Check

The Noise Blocker uses your device's microphone to listen to a brief, 5-second sample of your ambient environment. It's a completely private, on-device process—your audio never leaves your computer.

  1. Recording: When you click "Start Analysis," the tool records the sound around you.
  2. Analysis: It then uses a frequency analysis algorithm to determine the dominant frequencies in your environment. Is the noise mostly low-frequency (like a fan or engine), high-frequency (like a hiss or voices), or mid-range?
  3. Recommendation: Based on this analysis, the AI recommends the most effective 'noise color' to mask your specific type of distraction.

Decoding the Recommendations

  • If it detects low-frequency noise: It will likely recommend Brown Noise. Brown noise has more energy in the lower frequencies, making it incredibly effective at masking rumbles like traffic, construction, or a nearby engine. Our preset 'Deep Sleep' is rich in brown noise.
  • If it detects high-frequency noise: The recommendation will probably be White Noise. White noise has equal energy across all frequencies, making it a powerful tool for masking sharp, high-pitched sounds like voices or sirens. The 'Starship Bridge' preset uses sounds that function similarly.
  • If your environment is balanced or has mid-range noise: It will suggest Pink Noise. Pink noise is a happy medium, often perceived as more natural and less harsh than white noise. It's a great all-around choice for focus. The 'Focus Cafe' preset is a great example.

Privacy First

We want to be crystal clear: this process is 100% private. The audio analysis happens entirely within your browser. The recording is never saved, stored, or sent to our servers. It's your environment, your data.

This tool empowers you to go beyond generic solutions and apply a tailored approach to managing your auditory environment. If you're struggling to focus in a specific place, head to the Noise Blocker page and give it a try. Let science help you find your silence.