# Music-Muting Gadgets The SoundBrake Music Gadget Silences Tunes When Someone Knocks at the Door By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-gadget References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/soundbrake/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/914595512/headphone-gadget-lets-you-hear-what-youve-been-mis?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) You'll never have to worry about missing the delivery man or a phone call again thanks to the SoundBrake music gadget that's designed to instantly silence your tunes when it detects a sound that you'll need to hear. The SoundBrake music gadget is able to be set to an [ambient noise level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocturne-sound-machine) that you're listening to your music in. When something goes above this -- say, a doorbell or an announcement -- the SoundBrake music gadget will instantly silence your tunes so you can hear what's going on. Ideal for office workers or metro riders to hear [important announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-bar), or simply for those who play music too loud and often miss the mail man, the SoundBrake music gadget makes keeping track of what's going on in your environment when you're zoned out easy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ambient Noise Detection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gadgets that can detect ambient noise levels and automatically adjust audio output to ensure important sounds are not missed. - **Intelligent Sound Suppression:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technology that can intelligently suppress certain sounds while allowing others to be heard, ensuring users are aware of important events or announcements. - **Context-aware Audio Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design audio devices that are context-aware and can adapt their output based on the user's environment, enhancing user experience and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop music gadgets and audio devices with advanced features for personalized and adaptive listening experiences. - **Home Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create integrated home automation systems that can intelligently detect and respond to ambient sounds, enhancing comfort and convenience. - **Public Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve public transportation experience by incorporating intelligent sound suppression features in audio systems, allowing passengers to stay informed while enjoying personal entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Sound-Free Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-doorbell.md) - [Soundless Doorbell Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-doorbell-1.md) - [Mobile Music Analysis Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-analysis-device.md) - [Noise-Filtering Earbud Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbud-accessory.md) - [Musical Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focusbeats.md) - [Multi-Modal Noise Suppressors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noise-suppressor.md) - [Signal-Boosting Audio Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-processor.md) - [Sound-Monitoring Security Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earzz-smart-home-monitor.md) - [Music-Driven Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing.md)