Curated Sound Mix

Pink Noise and Fireplace for Winding Down

Soft pink noise with a fire crackling in it, for the last hour before bed.

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A quieter room for the end of the day

There's an hour most evenings where you've stopped working and nothing has actually slowed down, and this is aimed at that hour. Pink noise is a soft, even hiss, gentler than white noise and easier to leave running for a long stretch. It takes the sharpness out of the higher sounds around a home, like a television in the next room or somebody at the sink. The fire is the opposite kind of sound, a run of small pops with quiet in between, so it adds character and not much cover. Pink noise leads, the fire sits under it, and both move on their own sliders once you press play.

What it can and can't do for winding down

Put it on while you close tabs, lay out clothes for tomorrow, or read something undemanding. It works as a signal that the day is over, which is worth having, though the research on steady sound and sleep is thin and mixed, so nothing is being done to you here. Bright screens and a phone full of alerts will undo it faster than any slider will fix. If the crackle keeps you alert instead of settling you, a pairing with no fire in it will suit you better.

More fire, or more hush

For something close to a plain wash of sound, take the fire down to around 20% and leave the pink noise where it is. For a room that feels more like a hearth, nudge the fire up and pull the pink noise back a little so the pops stay clear. Headphones make crackle far more present than a speaker across the room does, so keep a second link with Share mix if you use both. Once it feels pleasant at a low volume, stop adjusting and let it be part of the room.

Explore the sounds in this mix

Listen to each layer on its own: Pink Noise and Fireplace. Or start from scratch in the free online sound mixer.

Fireplace and Brown Noise for Cozy Relaxation A fire crackling over a deep, even rumble, for an evening when the room feels bare. Fireplace and Rain for Evening Relaxation Rain at the window and a fire in the room, for the hour between finishing work and going to bed. Ocean and Pink Noise for Restful Sleep Pink noise runs steady while the waves rise and fall over it, for nights when the room feels too quiet.

Frequently asked questions

How does this compare with the brown noise and fire mix?

Pink noise is lighter and blurs higher sounds like voices better. The brown noise version is a deep rumble that suits traffic and bass, and it feels more enclosed.

Can I keep my own version of this mix?

Yes. Move the sliders, then use Save mix to store it in this browser or Share mix to copy a link you can open anywhere.

Is there any music in it?

No. It is pink noise and a fire recording, with no melody and nobody talking.