How Binaural Beats Work
Our Whole Beats use the technology of binaural beats to entrain the brain and bring about whole brain synchronization and whole brain functioning. It's important to use stereo headphones when istening to our beats. Read below to find out why...
The sensation of auditory binaural beats occurs when two coherent sounds of nearly similar frequencies are presented one to each ear with stereo headphones or speakers.
The brain integrates the two signals, producing a sensation of a third sound called the binaural beat.
For example, if a frequency of 100 Hz is played in one ear and 107 Hz is played in the other ear, a binaural
beat of 7 Hz is created by the brain.
Brain waves match or “follow” the binaural beat. If
the binaural beat is 7 Hz, an increase in brain waves of 7Hz occurs.
Binaural beats originate in the brainstem's superior olivary nucleus, the site of contralateral integration of auditory input.
The binaural beat is neurologically conveyed to the reticular formation which uses neurotransmitters to initiate changes in brainwave activity.
Binaural Beats research from The Monroe Institute http://www.monroeinstitute.org/