FAQ

What is Audicin ?

Audicin is a mobile neurowellness platform that supports nervous system resilience. A science-backed, drug-free, portable tool for supporting nervous system regulation, trusted by biohackers, clinicians, and performance professionals

Audicin offers immersive, brain-activating audio that you listen to on the go, that works in the background without requiring one more second of your busy day. 

Through evidence-based auditory experiences, Audicin allows users to relax, increase focus, enhance sleep quality, and boost productivity simply by listening with their own headphones, wherever and whenever needed.  

Whether you’re on the field, on deployment, or in a clinic setting, it provides fast, reliable support for the body and mind.

What does Audicin actually do?

Audicin is composed music, engineered with true binaural beats and 3D spatial audio. You press play and your body follows.

How does Audicin work ?

Audicin uses patent-pending audio technology (PCT/FI2023/050615) developed by experts in neuroscience, sound engineering and music psychology. It blend immersive audio engineering and scientific research to guide your brain toward desired psychological states.

A study of over 200 people showed significant relaxation within just 10 minutes (t(210)=7.17, p<.0001). 

  • For military and first responders, this means faster stress down-regulation and operational readiness.
  • For athletes, it supports recovery, focus during training, and pre-performance mental preparation.

For longevity clinics, it’s a safe, non-invasive modality to support HRV, sleep quality, and stress biomarkers.Through evidence-based auditory experiences, Audicin allows users to relax, increase focus, enhance sleep quality, and boost productivity simply by listening with their own headphones, wherever and whenever needed

How can Audicin help me ?

Audicin is ideal for helping with:

  • Stress and anxiety relief
  • Restorative, deeper sleep
  • Sharper focus, flow and productivity
  • Mood enhancement and mindfulness

These experiences are designed to integrate into routines - commuting, working, exercising, or winding down - without disrupting life’s flow. 

Is Audicin scientifically tested ?

Yes. Developed by neuroscience and music psychology experts, Audicin’s audio technology has shown significant short-term relaxation responses in controlled studies.

Ongoing research explores its role in performance psychology, stress resilience, and biomarker support (e.g., HRV, sleep quality).

Audicin has a team of 5 PhDs and a medical board that includes the former Chief Science Officer of Oura and a World Champion athlete.

Here is a link to our first paper showing effective relaxation in 10 minutes. We have several papers in publication process, and an international patent pending.

Who created Audicin ?

The founding team included:

Laura Avonius (Founder, CEO, CTO): A tech and product leader with two decades of experience in digital products, award winning music composition, and entrepreneurship. Wellbeing Startup CEO of the Year 2023.

Dr. Victoria Williamson (Cofounder, Chief Scientist): A cognitive neuroscience/musical psychology expert with 15 years in academia and over 40 peer reviewed publications, including in neuroscience, memory, brain function, and music wellness research. 

Mariana Sousa Aguiar (Audio Engineer & Composer): Specialist in immersive sound perception, classical/electronic composition, sound design, and audio production. 

Together with sound engineers and medical collaborators, they created and wrote the patent for a platform at the intersection of science, sound, and performance optimization.

Who is on the Audicin Medical Board ?

Our medical board, led by Dr. Victoria Williamson, includes:

  • Dr. Hannu Kinnunen, PhD - Hannu Kinnunen is the brains behind the science that makes Oura, the most advanced wearable sleep and recovery monitor in the world. With a long career at Polar, Hannu was responsible for the physiological algorithms used in Polar products. Hannu is credited in dozens of patents and scientific articles in the field of heart rate-based signal processing, biosignal detection, and the analysis of activity, training, recovery and sleep
  • Dr. Jenni Hyysalo, MD, PhD. After seven years of combined medical studies and PhD research, Dr. Jenni graduated as a medical doctor in 2016 and defended her thesis in 2017. Certified in Integrative Medicine, which combines evidence-based therapies and lifestyle changes to treat and heal the whole person.
  • Joel Naukkarinen, MD - Professional Rower, Medical Doctor and Neuroscience Researcher. Indoor World Champion, 10x medalist and WR holder. World Coastal Beach Sprint medalist.
Does Audicin really work ?

We have tested Audicin in multiple scenarios for 3 years. And binaural beats have been tested in the scientific literature for 30 years. Here is a summary of findings from various studies - more on our Science page:

  • 80% improvement in sleep quality
  • 83% improvement in overall wellbeing
  • 40% reduction in intensity of pain experiences
  • SOK Group (Finland): 70% reduction in stress, decreased absenteeism
  • Individuals with ADHD (UK): Significant improvement in performance on a cognitive task.
  • Nurses (USA): Significant wearable device improvements in heart rate, HRV (22%) respiratory rate & sleep quality.

How does Audicin compare to meditation apps or nootropics ?
  • Faster: Noticeable impact in minutes, not weeks of practice.
  • Easier: No learning curve - just press play.
  • Seamless integration: Works in the background: no breathing exercises or meditative disruptions needed.  
  • Wellness on demand: Use any time; commuting, working, winding down. 
  • Measurable: Effects can be tracked through wearables (Oura, Whoop, Garmin, etc.).
  • Drug-free: No side effects, no dependency.
  • Offline capabilities: Sessions available even without internet.
  • Expert-driven technology: Developed by leaders in neuroscience, music psychology, and sound engineering.
Why don’t I use binaural beats from free online platforms ?

At best you will most likely fail to achieve your goal, at worst you could actually harm yourself. Unrefined binaural beats damage performance and can induce physiological stress.

Of even more concern, a 2025 study of 7,000 “binaural beat tracks” across both free and paid platforms found that between 70%-92.5% are deceptive. Fake. They contain no binaural beats at all, contain the wrong binaural beats, or make completely false claims.

Audicin has been assessed by audio engineers, medical professionals and and scientists from around the world and we are open to having it verified by any 3rd party source. We are science-backed and evidence-based. Audicin is genuine. Your brain and body health and wellbeing matter.

How fast does Audicin work ?

Most users feel an effect within 10 minutes. Regular users experience even faster immersion in Audicin sound as the brain learns quick response to the Audicin brain entrainment technology. Long-term benefits build with consistent daily use: improved recovery, better sleep, and stronger resilience.

Is Audicin safe ?

Yes. Audicin is recognised as safe for general use by several medical doctors. As with any brain-targeted modality, those with seizure disorders, pregnancy, or cardiac conditions should consult a clinician before use. This is because safety in these vulnerable populations has not been extensively studied.

Does Audicin require special headphones ?

No. Audicin will work on any headphones, earbuds or audio headbands. For binaural beats to work you must receive one signal to one ear and one to the other - hence you must wear headphones of some kind for Audicin brain entrainment to work. But you can use any headphones that suit you.

How do I start using Audicin ?
  • Download Audicin from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Choose audio treatments based on your needs: Focus, Sleep, Relaxation, Work.
  • Sessions can be used with eyes open (during activity) or eyes closed (for deep reset).
  • Listen to Audicin Songs that match your need (work, sleep, relax etc.) or - if you are in the know - the binaural beat band you wish to evoke (alpha, beta, delta, etc.)
  • Try Audicin Journeys, a patent pending audio immersion experience that uses crafted binaural beat steps to accomplish goals including flow, confidence, recovery and insomnia relief.
  • From end-2025 you can also monitor your biometric reactions to Audicin, including your daily Audicin Sleep Score, HRV and heart rate changes.

How can I integrate my wearable with the Audicin app?

Audicin on iOS: If you’re using an Apple Watch, simply allow the Audicin app to access your Health data. This prompt appears the first time you open Audicin. You can also enable it later by tapping the profile icon (top right) and selecting “Connect Apple Health. For other wearables, sync the wearable and Apple Health following the instructions specific to your device below:

Audicin on Android: Integrate your wearable with Health Connect. This prompt appears the first time you open Audicin. You can also enable it later by tapping the profile icon (top right) and selecting “Connect health connect".

What is Audicin Sleep Headband?

The Audicin Sleep Headband comes with preinstalled audio journey featuring restorative delta waves that support a good night’s sleep.You don’t need a mobile phone to use it, it’s completely offline, Bluetooth-free, and suitable even for high-security environments. Pre-order now at https://audicin.com/audicin-sleep-headband

Where is my Sleep Score ?

Your Sleep Score is shown on the Home Screen of the Audicin app within minutes of you opening your Audicin app.

If you don’t see an updated score there are a number of things you could try to trigger it:

1. Turn off battery saver mode

The Audicin Sleep Score won’t update while the device is in battery saver mode because background health tracking features are restricted to conserve power. Since sleep monitoring requires continuous sensor activity and data processing, the system pauses updates until the device returns to normal mode.
2. Sync your native app (Oura, Whoop, Garmin etc. )

The Audicin Sleep Score won’t load until the native app (like Oura or Whoop) is synced, because Audicin relies on processed sleep data from those platforms. Without a fresh sync, the latest sleep metrics aren’t available to calculate or display the score.
3. Wait for a longer sleep period

The Audicin Sleep Score isn’t recorded in Apple Health if you sleep less than 3 hours because Apple Health filters out very short sleep sessions. This threshold helps prevent fragmented naps or incomplete data from being logged as a full night’s sleep, ensuring only meaningful sleep periods contribute to your records.

What does "Daytime RHR" mean ?

Your Daytime Resting Heart Rate (RHR) may take up to 3 hours to appear. This delay is intentional - your heart rate first thing in the morning can fluctuate due to the natural cortisol surge that happens when you wake up. Audicin waits until those early changes settle to give you a more accurate, stable RHR for the day.

RHR is one of the best indicators of how well your body is recovering. If you want to check your heart rate moment-to-moment, the fastest way is through your device’s native app (such as Oura, Apple Health, Garmin, or Whoop), since those show real-time data with the least delay.

What does "Nighttime RHR" mean ?

Your Nighttime Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is calculated while you’re asleep, when your body is least affected by external stressors. Audicin is able to provide this metric soon after waking. Measuring RHR overnight gives one of the clearest pictures of how your body is recovering, since it reflects the balance between your nervous system and cardiovascular system at true rest.

How can I contact Audicin support or learn more ?

Support Email: support@audicin.com Others: You can also explore the “Contact Us” section, plus Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy pages.

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Audicin is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.