Office noise for focus

Why this mix works

Open-plan offices are a productivity tax — overheard conversations are among the most attention-grabbing sounds the brain processes. The fix is sound masking: a steady, neutral hum that fills the auditory background so individual voices stop standing out. This preset reproduces the constant hum of a calm office with low typing — paradoxically, the best mask for office noise is more office noise that is under your control.

• Stops coworker conversations from pulling your attention away.
• Feels familiar — your brain accepts the soundscape as normal background.
• Can be paired with a lo-fi track for an even thicker mask.

Sounds in this mix

• OfficeAmbient62%
• TypingASMR32%
• RainNature22%
• White noiseASMR5%

How to use it

1. 1Use over-ear headphones to maximize masking.
2. 2Raise the Typing slider when the office gets loud; lower it when it quiets down.
3. 3Add Library at 30% if you need the soundscape to feel calmer.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as noise-cancelling headphones?

No — noise-cancelling reduces sound. Masking adds a controlled sound layer so individual distractions blend in. The two work best together.

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