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It would sound more like broad-band static. That kind of sound is much easier to localize, so it doesn't have to be as loud. They would need to mix in a bit of
by ars 4y ago
It would sound more like broad-band static. That kind of sound is much easier to localize, so it doesn't have to be as loud. They would need to mix in a bit of siren sound so you can distinguish it from a backup alert.
- ajb 4y agoWhat's odd is that 15-20 years ago they were trying out adding white noise to sirens, they still had the recognisable sound but also a blast of static noise. It would be interesting to know why they didn't follow through.
- HPsquared 4y agoAlso it doesn't focus all its energy on a narrow range of cilia in the inner ear. Like the difference between a small, intense light in your eyes vs. a larger, less intense light.