How to mask your tinnitus
- In Step 1, play the match tone and slide the pitch until it lines up with your ringing.
- In Step 2, choose a mode: notched noise, plain masking noise, or soothing tones.
- For notched noise, set the notch width so the gap sits neatly over your pitch.
- Adjust the volume to gently cover the ringing, add a sleep timer, or download a loop for offline use.
This tinnitus masker helps you cover the ringing in two steps. First you find the pitch that matches your tinnitus using a logarithmic tone generator, then you mask it with the sound that suits you best. Notched white noise removes a thin band right at your pitch, the approach used in notched sound therapy; plain pink noise gives a soft, even backdrop; and the soothing-tones mode layers gentle drones for a calmer feel. Use it at your desk, while reading, or with the sleep timer at night, and download a loop to play offline on your phone. Everything runs privately in your browser with no upload and no signup — but remember it is a comfort aid, not a medical treatment.
FAQ
How do I match the pitch of my tinnitus?
Press play on the match tone and drag the pitch slider up and down until the tone sits at the same height as the ringing you hear. The slider is spaced logarithmically across 200 Hz to 12 kHz so high pitches are easy to fine-tune. The frequency you land on is what the masking modes are built around.
What is notched noise and how does it help tinnitus?
Notched noise is broadband noise with a narrow band of frequencies removed right where your tinnitus sits. By leaving a quiet gap at your matched pitch while filling in everything around it, this sound-therapy approach aims to make the ringing less noticeable and easier to ignore over a listening session.
Which masking mode should I use?
Try all three. Notched noise targets your exact pitch, plain pink masking noise is a gentle steady backdrop that simply covers the ringing, and soothing tones layer soft drones around your frequency for a calmer, more musical sound. Pick whichever helps you relax, and keep the volume just loud enough to blend the tinnitus in.
Is this a cure or treatment for tinnitus?
No. This is a relaxation and masking aid, not a medical treatment, cure or diagnosis. It can make ringing easier to live with in the moment, but it does not replace professional care. If your tinnitus is persistent, sudden, one-sided or paired with hearing loss, please see an audiologist or doctor.