| Marsona TSC-330 White Noise Travel Sound Conditioner |  | Brand: Marpac
Category: Health and Beauty
Buy New: $69.95
as of 3/11/2010 04:41 MST details
New (22) from $69.95
Seller: Tools For Wellness
Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,241
Color: Fog White
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2 x 4
MPN: TSC-330
Model: TSC-330
UPC: 036005003302
EAN: 0036005003302
ASIN: B0007ODIEE
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Create a familiar sound environment while away from home | | • | Compact and lightweight, travel pouch included | | • | Create white noise emulating adjustable rain, waterfall and surf settings | | • | One year limited warranty | | • | Made in the U.S.A. |
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Product Description
The Marsona Travel Sound Conditioner is ideal for the person on the move, helping to create a familiar sound environment while away from home. The TSC-330 is compact and lightweight, yet offers the noise masking capabilities of many full sized sound conditioners. Utilizes solid state technology to create "white noise" emulating Rain, Waterfall and Surf to effectively mask unwanted sounds and noise. The TSC-330 operates at a touch with simple slide controls: one for volume, one for tonal range, and a three-way sound selector on/ off switch. The portable TSC-330 fits easily into an overnight bag or suitcase and comes complete with a handy nylon Travel Pouch. Note: This unit does NOT have the dual voltage for use in countries with 220/240 volt power. (International Model is the TSC-330i)
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 50
 Excellent so far, cheap switch March 5, 2010
David J. Delaurant (Fresno, CA USA)
This is a simple and effective device. My one gripe is the 3-position slide switch on the back is cheap and sticky, which is false economy in something with a such hefty price tag.
It isn't hard to work around this weakness: I leave the switch on my unit in my preferred 'on' position and turn on the power through a power strip. This also shuts off power to the AC adapter when it isn't in use, which I prefer to do anyway.
 Works great, produces nice, white noise February 19, 2010
R1234
We had been using a large box fan in our bedroom, as my wife is a light sleeper and needs the white noise. I found her the TSC-330 for Christmas, and boy, I should have bought this thing years ago. First, it's nice and small. It's great for travel, about the size of a medium book, but you need a battery adapter (not included) if you won't be near an outlet. Still, when it's time to go camping in the summer, I think I'll pick it up.
I was worried about whether it would produce a nice, regular white noise sound, as the sounds advertised are surf, rainfall, and waterfall. But it doesn't sound that much like any of those things, and the tone's somewhat adjustable, so it's easy to find something comfortable. It's always background, you never notice it at all.
All in all, I completely recommend this.
 Effective, but with some irritations February 11, 2010
chesterh (Londonderry, NH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My shopping criteria were:
1) A simple white noise machine to mask tinnitus and extraneous noises (snoring dogs, fighting cats, etc)
2) Decent sound quality, without annoying repetitions/transitions
3) Compact, unobtrusive, and convenient
I purchased the Marsona TSC-330 because lower priced machines seem to have problems with sound quality. In addition, many claim an array of special sound effects which are often reported to be ineffective, and which violate the KISS principle. Simple is good.
I am satisfied with the sonic output of the Marsona, and use it every night. It does the job. However, it is not without its annoyances, and in today's electronics marketplace, it is outrageously overpriced for its functionality (for example, consider that you can buy a DVD player with a full-function remote for half this price).
The on/off switch is extremely flimsy and stiff. It is a three-position sliding switch, with the off position in the center. Sliding it to one extreme turns on the constant white noise, and at the other extreme, it activates the variable white noise (a crude wave sound). The switch is recessed into a tight nook located at the bottom rear of the unit, the least accessible location imaginable (unless they placed it inside the cabinet, requiring a screwdriver to access). It is sometimes necessary to pick the unit up and turn it around to operate the switch, which has a tendency to overshoot the central "off" position no matter how carefully it is maneuvered. A real nuisance for the most-used control.
The two remaining controls, volume and tone, are sliders located under the side wings of the unit. I set them once and don't mess with them, but again, their location and orientation are poor - you need to flip the unit upside down to see which is which.
I am rating the product 3 stars, though 2.5 is more realistic. To earn 5 stars, especially in view of its price, the Marsona should:
1) Mount the controls in an accessible location.
2) Use a decent quality power switch.
3) Provide a simple on/off remote control. Instructions recommend that the unit be placed on the opposite side of the room for maximum effectiveness. A bedside remote would be helpful.
4) Enable battery power so that the unit is truly travel-friendly.
I am confident that these improvements could be made while preserving the manufacturer's high profit margin, and would result in a product that not only helped me sleep better - at home or on the road - but also made me feel that some thought went into its (usability) design.
 The emphasis should be on "white noise" January 26, 2010
John A. Kingman (New York, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although this product claims to have rain and wave sounds, the only sound it makes (in different volumes and pitches) is static. It's about as pleasant as falling asleep with the tv untuned, which used to be possible back in the days before cable. That's not to say that this is a bad product, and certainly it's possible people enjoy listening to static before they fall asleep, but I do not.
Best sound machine made, except for the cord December 26, 2009
Mom O Twins (CT)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best sound machine- white noise sleep sound- ever. I have tried them all! But they have a [problem with the cords- I have used the same white noise generators from Marsona and replaced the cord 3 times. There is nothing worse than arriving at a noisy hotel to have the sound machine fail because of a cord that seems to break internally at the plug end of the thing. Other than that- the noise is not tinny, does not have radio sounds to it and is nice and even. Don't bother with those with bells and whistles, get the basic and use the waterfall! It's a winner- but buy and extra plug...
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