Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any special equipment
to listen to your audio technology?
The CDs must be listened to through headphones or earphones in
order for the technology to have an effect, but any headphones
or earphones with a frequency range of 20Hz–18,000Hz or better
will work just fine. If you do not already own headphones or
earphones, most inexpensive headphones or earphones (under
$15/pair) can reproduce a range of 20Hz–20,000Hz or better, so
you will not need to purchase expensive equipment in order for
the audio technology to be effective. Inexpensive headphones and
earphones capable of handling a broad range are available in
large retail stores such as Best Buy or Wal-Mart and through
many online retailers such as Amazon.com.
If my headphones can only play frequencies as low as
20Hz, how can I hear a 7Hz Theta frequency or a 2Hz Delta
frequency or the low frequency of any other binaural beat?
The binaural beat frequency is actually created by your brain,
not heard through the headphones. For example, if a 100Hz
frequency is played in the right ear and a 107Hz frequency is
played in the left ear, your brain will create a binaural beat
of 7Hz, the difference between those two frequencies. To learn
more about the science behind our brainwave audio technology,
please explore the links below about the science behind the
audio technology.
Can I play the audio tracks on my MP3 player instead of
playing them in my stereo or portable CD player?
We don't recommend converting the audio tracks to MP3 format
because the compression process can interfere with the brainwave
technology on the CDs, but converting the tracks to an
uncompressed format such as WAV or AIFF is perfectly fine. When
an audio track is converted to a format like MP3, the audio is
compressed to make the resulting file smaller. During that
compression process, certain bits of audio are clipped and some
of the quality is lost. Because most of the binaural frequencies
on the CDs are located in the highest and lowest ends of the
spectrum, and because the precise combinations of frequencies
play such an important role in the effectiveness of the CDs, any
clipping that occurs in those ranges can reduce the overall
effectiveness. When converting normal music tracks, the missing
data isn't as noticeable to the listener, but with tracks that
contain binaural frequencies, any missing data can cause a
noticeable difference in the effects. You can convert the CD
tracks to WAV or AIFF format (or any other format that isn't
compressed), and the files will be larger than MP3 files but the
audio quality will be retained and you won't lose any of the
effectiveness.
How does the audio technology work?
Our audio technology uses harmonically layered frequencies to
trigger specific brainwave states and patterns when listened to
via stereo headphones. These brainwave states help to enhance
clarity and concentration, improve mental and emotional
well-being, improve sleep and physical health, and bring about
many other positive benefits. The technology also triggers
neural development, providing more "processing power" for the
brain. Our technology is based on the concept of binaural beats,
but takes that concept a step further by incorporating the
principles of music science and harmonics through our
proprietary harmonically layered audio. To learn more about the
science behind the technology, please explore the links at the
bottom of this page.
Why do you use the sounds of rain or ocean waves on the CDs?
The sounds of rain or ocean waves (your choice) are used to mask the sound of the binaural
frequencies and to provide the most pleasant listening
experience possible. In addition, it has been proven that
masking the binaural tones with a form of white noise such as
rain or ocean waves enhances the effectiveness of the tones. Our recordings use the
sounds of natural rain or ocean waves (your choice) recorded live in various locations. On
the Insight CD, the sounds of rain or ocean waves are also specifically
arranged to enhance the listening experience by deepening the
meditation even further. On the Focus CDs, the sounds of rain
or ocean waves are arranged to heighten levels of focus and concentration
without acting as a distraction for the listener.
Are there any other sounds or voices on the CDs?
There are no vocals or subliminal tracks on the CDs. There are
only the frequencies that make up the brainwave technology, and
the binaural frequencies are set at a level just below the sound
of the rain or ocean waves.
Can the CDs be used by children?
The Focus CDs were designed for use by people of all ages and
are completely safe for children. Many of our customers are
parents who have purchased the CDs for their children to use
while studying or doing schoolwork. With the Insight CD, certain
benefits such as increased self-awareness are not as evident in
young children because they do not yet have the maturity needed
to evaluate their levels of awareness in that manner, but the CD
can be effective in areas such as increasing relaxation. It can
also be used as a tool to teach young children meditation and
relaxation techniques.
Do I need to use the Insight CD and the Focus CDs
together in order to obtain the benefits?
No, the Insight CD and Focus 2-Disc Set work independently and
are used for different purposes. You do not need to use both
products in order to obtain the benefits of one product or the
other.
Do you offer a money back guarantee?
Yes, we're
so confident in the effectiveness of our products, we offer
our customers a full eight months to try them!
Our Insight CD and Focus 2-Disc Set come with an
eight-month money-back guarantee.
Because we are confident that if our products are used on a
regular basis you will definitely experience positive results
and benefits, we ask that customers use the products regularly
for the first six months of the guarantee timeframe. If you are
not pleased with the results after using the product regularly
during the first six months, the item may be returned at any
time during the last two months of the guarantee timeframe for a
full refund of the CD price.
Thanks to our money-back guarantee, you have a full
eight months to decide if the products are right for you.
If you are not completely satisfied with the results and
benefits you experience with the Insight CD or the Focus 2-Disc
Set, you can contact us to obtain a return authorization number
for a refund.
Will you share my contact information with other
companies?
We will never sell your contact information or share it
with other companies. Your contact information will always be
kept strictly confidential.
Frequently asked questions about the Insight CD.
Click here for full details about the Insight CD, or see the Frequently Asked Questions below.What happens if I fall asleep while listening to the Insight CD?
When you initially begin using the Insight CD, it is very likely you may fall asleep while listening, even if sitting upright in a comfortable chair or on the floor. This is a normal occurrence and is a result of the audio technology taking your mind and body into a profoundly deep state of relaxation. Over time, you will begin to reach a point where you are able to remain awake throughout the listening session if you choose.
Can I listen to the Insight CD while I sleep?
You may listen to the Insight CD while awake, for relaxation or incredibly deep meditation and exploration of consciousness, or listen while drifting off to sleep at night, for dream exploration or simply a more refreshing night's sleep. The long-term benefits of listening to the Insight CD will be more evident if the CD is used while you are awake. If desired, you may listen to the CD while awake and relaxing at an earlier point during the day, then play the CD while drifting off to sleep as an added listening session, but we recommend that your primary listening session take place while awake and sitting upright or reclining comfortably.
If the audio technology puts me in a deeply relaxed altered state, will I be able to "wake up" quickly in the case of an emergency?
Though the audio technology puts your mind in a deeply relaxed altered state, you will be able to easily rouse yourself into an alert waking state in the case of an emergency. In a situation like that, your brain will quickly reset itself into a natural "high-alert" brainwave pattern. In addition, heightened chemical releases occurring in your brain as a result of the situation — adrenaline, for example — will work to immediately shift your brain into an alert state.
Can I listen to the Insight CD while I do other things?
The Insight CD should not be listened to while you are performing other tasks or doing other things because the deeply meditative effect will be diminished. We recommend you listen to the Insight CD while sitting comfortably with your eyes closed. If you prefer, you may listen while sitting on the floor in a traditional meditation posture, but doing so is not required. You may also combine your use of the Insight CD with other meditation, relaxation, or visualization practices. You should never listen to the Insight CD while driving or operating machinery.
How often should I listen to the Insight CD?
You may listen to the Insight CD more often than the suggested 24-minute minimum session, but listening should be limited to no more than two-and-a-half hours per day.
The CD is composed of three separate tracks. Each track is 24 minutes long. You have the option of listening to only Track 1 (called Journey) once per day for a 24-minute listening experience, or listening to multiple tracks combined for a longer listening experience.
During each listening session, you should always listen to Track 1, Journey, first. The Journey track guides your mind into a deeply relaxed meditative state.
Track 2, called Exploration, and Track 3, called Insight, both begin in a deeply meditative frequency range and therefore should only be listened to after you have listened to Track 1 completely. You should never listen to Track 2 or Track 3 first since the effect will be diminished.
Does your Insight Program involve purchasing multiple levels or additional CDs, or is only one CD required?
The Insight CD is a standalone CD rather than a program with multiple levels. Our proprietary harmonically layered audio technology allows you to use much deeper frequencies without having to spend as much time easing yourself into using them, so a multi-level program and additional CDs are not required. Insight CD listeners begin using very deep frequencies right from the start, triggering the same type of neural growth and development found in many of the expensive multi-level programs, but listeners are able to continue achieving ongoing results with one CD rather than purchasing multiple levels. Because our audio technology is specifically engineered to produce long-term benefits and results, you won't need to purchase additional levels to continue experiencing new results.
How does the Insight CD differ from other companies' brainwave technology products?
Not all brainwave technology products are dedicated to helping you achieve lasting personal growth and improvement. . The Insight CD is designed to trigger ongoing neural development to help you improve your mental and emotional well-being for long-term results.
While many programs use binaural beats and other forms of brainwave technology to induce specific brainwave states and we applaud their manufacturers for helping to make brainwave technology more well-known, we feel our audio technology is superior to that used by other companies offering similar products. Our Insight CD is more affordable than most other programs and, due to the use of our proprietary audio technology, it is more effective than traditional brainwave audio.
We believe in providing individualized attention for each customer and offer lifetime support via telephone and email. We can work with you to devise techniques to personalize and enhance your listening session and to tailor the Insight Program specifically to your personal needs and goals, a form of follow-up support most other companies do not offer.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Focus 2-Disc Set
Click here for full details about the
Focus 2-Disc Set,
or see the Frequently Asked Questions below.
Can I listen to the Focus CDs while I do other things?
The Focus CDs were designed to be used while you are performing
other activities. They may be listened to while working,
studying, reading, exercising, or while involved in any other
activity requiring enhanced concentration, clarity, attention,
focus, or creativity.
Do I need to listen to the entire track to get the
benefits?
The tracks are designed with long running times (ranging from 22
to 72 minutes) in case you would like to read, work, study, or
exercise for a long period of time, but you do not need to
listen to a track in its entirety to obtain the benefits. You
may listen to only a portion of the track if you'd like, though
we recommend listening for at least 20 minutes in order to
obtain the best results. You can also repeat/replay the tracks
several times if you'd like to listen while working or reading
for several hours straight. The frequencies were arranged with
continuous peaks to keep you as focused as possible if you need
to concentrate for long stretches of time.
How often can I listen to the Focus CDs?
You may listen to the Focus CDs as often as you like, whenever
you desire enhanced concentration, attention, clarity, and
focus. Listening to the Focus CDs for several hours during the
day will not have any adverse side effects. Because the tracks
heighten your alertness, we recommend not using the Focus CDs
during the hour prior to going to bed.
Do the Focus CDs provide long-term benefits?
The benefits of the Focus CDs are twofold. There is the more
rapid benefit of enhanced focus and concentration while
listening to the CDs while you are performing specific tasks
such as studying or reading, and those benefits happen for most
people the first time they listen. At the same time, the CDs
also work to promote long-term benefits when you use them on a
regular basis. The Focus CDs guide your mind into a state of
"whole-brain synchronization" (also sometimes referred to as
"hemispheric synchronization") by triggering both hemispheres of
the brain to begin to resonate together in a synchronized
manner. By listening to the CDs on a regular basis, you are
teaching your brain what a state of heightened concentration
feels like and you are gradually training your brain to achieve
the same type of highly focused state naturally on its own.
Are the Focus CDs effective in treating adults or
children with ADD?
The Focus 2-Disc Set may be used by adults or children with ADD
to improve levels of concentration and clarity, offering a
drug-free alternative to enhance attention and cognitive
functioning. In the past two decades, several research studies
have proven the effectiveness of binaural audio in increasing
attention, improving concentration and focusing skills, and
treating ADD. In 1991, at the annual meeting of the Association
of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Harold Russell,
Ph.D., presented research showing that Beta frequencies improved
the cognitive functioning of children with ADD.
In addition, the results of a 1997 study conducted by the
Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke
University Medical Center indicated binaural audio is effective
in increasing cognitive performance. The study reported that
"binaural auditory stimulation can affect both the task
performance and changes in mood associated with the task."
(Lane, Kasian, Owens, Marsh; 1998, Binaural Auditory Beats
Affect Vigilance, Performance, and Mood; Physiology &
Behavior, Vol. 63, No. 2)
Science Behind The Audio Technology:
• Brainwave States
• Binaural Beats
• Frequency Following
Response
• Whole Brain Synchronization
• Harmonically Layered
Frequencies
• Binaural Beats in History
• Stimulate Neural Development
• Frequently Asked Questions
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