The Calmer pitch is thus intended to push down on those areas of the FR without sounding unnatural. Particularly upper mids and harsh treble (2kHz to 8kHz) that elicit that negative ‘wincing effect’ when we hear sharp sounds without throwing a veil over everything else. Flare Calmer is a non-electrical device that sits in the ear and enables a more relaxing evening and a better night’s sleep. It reduces stress and calms sound sensitivities. Calmer Night features a unique design which reduces frequencies from 2 kHz upwards. dBud

The World Health Organisation published evidence in (2018) that unpleasant city noise contributes to raised stress levels, a multitude of health issues and even increased risk of premature death. Calmer comes following a decade of research and testing by Flare, a UK-based audio technology company, and could make an invaluable contribution to reducing these risks and improving our day to day well-being. First of all, the Calmer system is tiny, or about as big as a typical XL-sized ear tip, and weighs just 0.5g each. They are made of a soft touch durable but also a very flexible silicone material in a greyish ‘Flare’ branded finish. BetterHelp offers personalized counseling and therapy sessions with licensed professionals who specialize in anxiety management. Our online platform allows you to access therapy from the comfort of your own home, making it easier for you to prioritize your mental health.Pretty sure they are helping with overall noise reduction, I am using them for everyday noise and it does dampen the intensity of sounds around me. Cortisol = Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response. It also has a very important role in helping the body respond to stress. PRESS RELEASE JUNE 25TH 2020 SUSSEX, UK A clever new product from British audio inventor Flare Audio, enables people to...

These are my favorite options to wear during the day when I need to focus but don’t want to listen to music, when I’m feeling stressed and want to dampen sensory overload and when I’m on a busy train or bus. I can hear speech, I can hear myself speak, but everything feels quieter. These are comfortable and easy-to-use earplugs designed specially for musicians and use at concerts. People often don’t realise that their anxiety got triggered due to a noisy environment. When we live in urban areas, surrounded by traffic, construction, or the sound of people yelling, anxiety levels rise. I have ADHD, and I’m going to buy and give it a try. Random noise and sound are sometimes extremely distracting for my brain. Thanks for the review! Will update in the comments again. There are two features to the Calmer design. The first is that they have a curved silicone hollow body with an ‘exhaust’ that is designed to capture sound and ‘transmit’ it into your ear as seamlessly as possible.

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Calmer’s technology is informed by research from Newcastle University and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL, which reported in the Journal of Neuroscience that many of the most unpleasant sounds, such as the scraping of a knife against a bottle, fall in the mid frequency range of about 2 kHz – 5 kHz. Our ears have evolved to alert us to stress by adding over 20 dB of mid-range resonance, which destroys our ability to hear high definition sound or relax in our modern noisy world. This is known as HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function). The Flare Calmer earplugs don’t reduce sound. Instead, they reduce certain frequencies that the company says people find most irritating and distressing. Lower stress levels by removing the common trigger points that usually keep us on edge (phone alerts, sudden loud vocal sounds, dogs barking etc). When selecting earplugs for sleeping, you should look for ones that are comfortable to wear as well as easy to insert and remove. They should fit comfortably in the ear canal without causing any pain or discomfort, says Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. Study leader, Professor Tim Griffiths of Newcastle University, and colleagues, used fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) to find out how the brains of 13 participants responded to a variety of different sounds.

From Magnetic Magazine David Ireland: Read more here ENJOY THE SILENCE: MEET THE FLARE AUDIO ISOLATE AND SLEEEPS EAR... The higher the amplitude or resonance from these effects the greater the reaction. That biological reaction can cause stress, discomfort, and if exposed to for long periods, health-related effects such as tinnitus. Application in Audio My wife suffers from Tinnitus and she also suffers from Migraine headaches. It is a very bad combination especially being married to an audio head like me. I love loud music. The problem is, well you know. I get that often turn that volume down. I always do because I do not want her in pain and it would not be fair to her.

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Discover day and night balance with a seasonal collection of bold, neon colors for Engage, Experience and Quiet. They come with a small carry case and a selection of ear tips to choose from. This is what makes them a perfect fit. I had to try three different tips before I settled on one of the smallest sizes, so I recommend them if you have small ear canals. The company claims that they drop 22dB across the frequency range to maintain tonal balance and allow you to enjoy music as it was meant to be heard, but just at a lower volume. They are hollow and accurately reflect sound into our ears making trigger noises much more manageable. In audio, this harmonic balance can be emphasized or muted depending on the intention of the headphone or earphone manufacturer and what sound they wish to create. And yes, some people are trebleheads, some love very forward or shouty vocals but are they in the minority?

The Loop Experience earplugs are worn in your ear canal and the 'loop' part sits just outside. (Image credit: Becca Caddy) To Marcus, if Calmer attenuate some frequenies must I conclude it is not recommanded to partially deaf with any hearing aids ? Available in standard and mini sizes. Standard fits most and Mini is for those who know they have very small ear canals. Perfect for: Sensitive Hearing, Hyper-sensitivity to sound associated with autism, Hyperacusis, Misophonia, noise related stress & other hearing conditions

During testing, we found they were comfortable and did make loud concerts more enjoyable. They're also very easy to take in and out of your ear. But they're not as comfortable as other options for longer use and won't work for side sleeping. The Amygdala is a small almond shaped part of the brain that processes our emotions and aggression. It also controls fear responses and forms emotional memories. Its job is to prioritise everything that comes into your brain – the smells, the sights, the tastes, the sounds, the feelings. There are so many things in our lives that we can’t handle being aware of all of them. Some are ignored to focus on others. We conducted a range of tests on Calmer and found it to significantly reduce sound levels at middle to high frequencies (2 kHz – 8 kHz). This successfully meets Flare’s design objective.” For me, they significantly reduce most speech, music and noise. They’re the perfect option for sleep, and one of the few designs that suits side sleepers. Calmer sits barely visible in the ear and uses revolutionary, non-electric technology to reduce mid and high frequency distortion without having a detrimental effect on our hearing.