#Marpac sound machine portable

And that’s exactly what might appeal to some people. I understand that it’s intended to be a no-frills, simple device. My main issue with the Uno is the lack of features. There’s no wireless option, which along with the size, makes it far less practical for travel than the Rohm. The Uno is hardwired with a long cable and standard wall plug. So I think the Uno is one for relaxation rather than a tool to combat your neighbor’s music or traffic outside. Sound masking and volumeĪlthough I enjoy the soothing sound, it’s perhaps a little too gentle to mask loud external noise. And it’s interesting that you can finetune the sound of the air, albeit not by that much. It’s natural, gentle, and relaxing – much more so than the wind or fan recordings that most white noise machines provide. You can listen to it in action in my video above (starting at 0:30). The only option you have is to turn the casing, which adjusts the sound the air makes as it exits the Uno.

When you turn it on, a mechanical fan starts up, and the resulting air is pushed through gaps in the casing of the device. The Uno doesn’t even have the dual speed option that the original Dohm did – hence the name ‘Uno’. There’s no volume control, no timers, no additional sounds.

There’s just one button – the on/off button. Despite being smaller, it still has enough weight and grippy feet to stop it from sliding across the table when you use it. It’s a little smaller than the previous Dohm versions, which is good as the original was quite bulky for the bedside table. The Dohm Uno is a simplified version of the original Dohm, which was itself already remarkably simple! You may still find second-hand ones with this name. In the photo below, you can see the Dohm Uno I used in the video still has the previous brand name written on it – Marpac.

#Marpac sound machine portable

I decided to compare two of their models in this review so you can see the main differences between one of their larger machines that uses an actual fan and a more portable device that plays white noise recordings instead. In fact, some of the current devices now sold under the YogaSleep name since the company rebranded are still based on the popular original Dohm model. They are one of the oldest manufacturers of white noise machines, stretching back to the 1960s. They used to be called Marpac, but rebranded a few years ago. To clear up any confusion, the Dohm Uno and Rohm are now made by the company Yogasleep.

I edited it so it’s easier to read and find what you’re most interested in. This written article isn’t a word-for-word transcript of my above video.