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Lofi air traffic control – LAX (lofiatc.com)

607 points by hot_gril · 1233 days ago · 129 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to be about a lofi air traffic control stream, specifically from LAX, which has a calming effect on listeners. The content of the article itself is not available, but the comments suggest that the stream combines high-quality audio with the measured and calm voices of air traffic controllers and pilots. This unique sound has been found to be strangely relaxing by many listeners. The stream's relaxing quality has led to discussions about its potential use in various applications, such as writing or focus music.

Main themes

  • lofi music
  • air traffic control
  • relaxation and focus
  • audio processing
  • LiveATC terms of service
  • therapeutic soundscapes
  • technical issues with streaming audio

What commenters say

  • The lofi air traffic control stream has a strangely relaxing effect on listeners due to its unique combination of sounds.
  • Some listeners find the stream's calming effect to be disrupted when the air traffic controllers speak quickly or in paragraphs.
  • The use of lofi air traffic control streams as background music could be beneficial for focus or relaxation, with some suggesting its use in writing or journaling apps.
  • There is debate about whether the stream's use of LiveATC audio complies with the LiveATC terms of service, with some arguing that permission is required and others believing it is likely permitted.
  • Listeners have suggested various ways to enhance the stream's audio, such as adding reverb or slowing down the tempo, but technical limitations may make these changes difficult to implement.
  • The lofi air traffic control stream has been compared to other similar sounds, such as weather radio or police scanner feeds, which also have a calming effect on some listeners.
  • Some listeners have reported technical issues with accessing the stream, such as feeds being down or not working properly.
  • The stream's unique sound has led to discussions about the therapeutic potential of indistinct, high-frequency sounds for conditions like tinnitus.