Brain Wave Synchroniser

I saw this Brain Wave Synchroniser in the Oxford Museum of the History of Science today. It’s an early ancestor of machines like the brain machine. It was manufactured in 1965 by Schneider Instruments. The whole area of brainwave entrainment seems to be more active than I realised. There’s some more information about the device here and here. I particularly like the fact that it can be used for “group induction”. The full advert reads as follows:

The Brain Wave Synchronizer

Thirty years of research have been put into this amazing unit. WHAT THIS UNIT DOES FOR YOU:

* Lessen Resistance
* Increase Suggestibility
* Reduce Induction Time to seconds.
* Deepen Hypnosis to the level you select.
* Use for Altered States of Consciousness instantly.
* Induces Healing States. Programs Mind state & MUCH MORE!!

HOW IT WORKS:

The principle of photic stimulation has been known since 1934, but it wasn’t until the work of Sidney Schneider on Radar Systems in World Ware II that its relation to hypnosis was discovered. Schneider noticed the effect that mathematically timed and shaped light pulses had on the Radar operators and applied the theory to develop the Brain Wave Synchronizer. The goal was to produce the rate of the natural brain rhythm. Whe the pattern of the light is tuned tot he subject’s own frequency, repose to hypnotic induction is rapid, easy and effective! Because of its automatic functions. The Synchronizer gives the beginner the same advantage as the professional hypnotist! The uses are unlimited! Other machines cost hundreds more and give much less results. This is the “STATE OF THE ART” model for the serious researcher or trance inducer. Why waste hours getting to “higher States” of consciousness. DO IT ALMOST INSTANTLY AND GET TO STATES MUCH DEEPER THAN YOU COULD WITHOUT THIS DEVICE.

* Single frequency control cover the four major brain ranges
* 30 minute electronic timer
* Wired remote control will Start, Stop, Tune and Time, up to 10 feet.
* Can be used for individual or group induction.
* Safe and very easy to use. No attachment to subject.
* No moving parts. ALL Photo-Electronic
* Range 1-30 pulses er second in 4 ranges: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta. Comes with complete instructions and one year factory service warranty.
* Audio tape instructions available for $10.00 extra.

Member Price: $480.00 & $18.00 S&H Non-Member Price $498.00 & $18.00 S&H