Sleepmate 980A by Marpac

This is it! The two-speed Sleepmate 980A has been around for a long time with only minor improvements through the years. The long history and large following of the Marpac Sleepmate 980A is testament to its effectiveness as the best white noise machine around. Both the Sleepmate 980A fan sound and the Sleepmate 580A fan sound use an internal fan to generate a pleasing, fan-like white noise that has resulted in the SleepMate being the most popular white noise machine in the world. The only problem some people have with the Sleepmate white noise machine is that, like a fan, it does not have speakers and amplification and therefore can not go to a loud volume. If you would like a sleepmate white noise machine that can create a louder sound, you may want to investigate the electronic sound machine choices available other than the Sleepmate 980A White Noise Machine. For louder sound, we would recommend one of the Electronic Nature Sound Machines by Sound Oasis. These Sound Oasis machines are a nice alternative to a Sleep Mate if you want the option of higher volume or nature sounds.

The Sleepmate combines American ingenuity and craftsmanship to create a lightweight, yet durable machine capable of many years of reliable service. These white noise fan sound machines create a consistent, smooth and comforting sound of rushing air. The tone and volume of the sound are controlled by simply rotating the cap and collar of the housing. The white noise fan sound from the Sleepmate helps masks unwanted noises and creates a sense of calm, making it easier to concentrate, relax or sleep.

There is no difference between the Sleepmate and the Sound Screen other that their name. The Sound Screen is usually used in offices to help cover conversations. I guess they didn't want a machine with "sleep" in the name if it was going to be used in an office environment.

Specifications for the Marpac SleepMate 980A White Noise Fan Sound Machine

• 5.75" base diameter, 3.25" high; about 1.6 lbs
• Color: Cream White
• Cord: 8 Feet
• UL Listed
• Ordinary Household current; 117 volts, less than 40 watts