Where to Put White Noise Machines for ADHD Focus

Most people put white noise machines on their desk — but that's acoustically backwards. This episode explains why placement matters more than proximity, how to coordinate multiple machines for different noise sources (traffic vs. baby cries), and why a smart plug strategy beats buying more plastic boxes. We cover the masking curve, sensory gating deficit in ADHD brains, equal-loudness contours, and the surprising difference between fan-based and digital white noise generators. If you've been cranking a machine at your ears all day and wondering why you're still distracted, this episode is for you.