What Do Microwaves Hum?

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

As a dad, your "because they don't know the words" dad joke was gold. Thank you. Subbed and belled.

[@J215J]

Oh man...That was so clever of him.

[@captainjackpugh6050]

Belledelphined?

[@J215J]

@@captainjackpugh6050...that wasnt clever or funny

[@thisisafalseaccount105]

@@J215J ...that wasnt funny or clever

[@Andrew-vu9cr]

Imma bout to laugh bro Just gimme a sec bro

[@camwoodstock]

HOW DO YOU MAKE A TRIVIA VIDEO ABOUT MICROWAVES HUMMING SO CHARMING!?

[@eicelandicchicken484]

Omg ikr

[@freddiegreen7175]

Y not

[@enderman6801]

yeah lol

[@freddiegreen7175]

Yaaa

[@therealbubble4696]

Because GHEABHPL, BGKHGH BLEEP BLEEP, MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM BLEEEEEEP, BLEEEEEEEEEP, BLEEEEEEEEP, BLEEEEEEEEEEEP. GHGHBPL, BKLGH.

[@dualitysDownfall]

It’s not vaporwave. It’s microwave.

[@brightgreenpupil]

A new musical genre is born!

[@camwoodstock]

My favorite microwave genre song is mains noise frequency in Alcupoco.

[@dessibel13]

This is my favorite genre of *MMMMMMMMMM*

[@Multi-Waves_Music]

I almost asked if you watch magpie

[@simondatking]

@@dessibel13 why do i hear mini ladd when i read *MMMMMMMMMMMMM*

[@Ziizoe]

so what you're saying is if someone were to modify the electricity going into the microwave you could make it hum a song? (in theory) that's interesting lol

[@camwoodstock]

You could theoretically do it to *any* electrical device, not just your microwave.

[@prismacan7752]

I need to do this.

[@Upis12343]

Have you ever heard about synthesizers?

[@argenteus8314]

For bonus points, tune it to the Bohlen-Pierce scale, a xenharmonic musical scale invented by microwave engineers.

[@Chaosrunepownage]

Try looking into the Device Orchestra. I don't know how they work exactly, but it's probably a similar idea.

[@quotebalrog]

This is the most interesting video I seen about a microwave

[@enderman6801]

what about memes l _ l

[@elainad6728]

Indeed mHm

[@bigdaddyswagmoney]

@@enderman6801 they're funny, not interesting

[@koschanothere]

I bet that you will change your mind after this:kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5q2Y2qcmr1rpZI

[@electricflixproductions]

@@koschanothere Wtf, I was about to link this video before I saw yours. Lol

[@bananaspice1967]

"Yo, what music you listen to?" "Uuuuuhm, *it's complicated"*

[@cattleoftheshepherd]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm BEEP BEEP BEEP

[@R0TEK]

@@cattleoftheshepherd Super MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-

[@TugiDeg]

Remove the it's complicated. Then it explains it.

[@Minty_Meeo]

Literally everything on this channel is enjoyable.

[@jazzling]

except your mom

[@pouncelygrin6699]

agreed

[@cyncynshop]

Scruffy why are you so perfect?

[@Nova-js4ko]

Seriously, this is one of the best produced videos on the internet. Scruffy could do an hour-long video explaining tax law and I'd be captivated the whole time.

[@cyncynshop]

^^^^Get on it Scurffy! Tax Laws!

[@fartsoundeffect5013]

Hes not perfect, he's the complete opposite

[@helloxic1679]

@@fartsoundeffect5013 are you perfect ?

[@perfectKeg]

Simp

[@lemonmart7793]

I always sing along to my microwave and knew the chord it played but I never knew why! This made me so happy ☺️

[@thechocolatearmor5797]

Me too!!

[@JamietheEmperor]

weirdo

[@DanteTorn]

This video made me realize why I always feel anxious in certain places where there isn't a background noise such as a fan or an air conditioner running to drown it out (which is why my AC's fan runs year-round) but I don't get that same anxiety in certain places such as old buildings, out in a forest, or some other places. I have extremely sensitive hearing and I must be hearing the humming sound of electricity. In places where there's a lot of appliances set up, or very large appliances, but not enough other sound going on at the right kind of tone to drown it out, my "silence anxiety" gets far worse.

[@ArcadeTheatre]

if it weren't for my microwave I would have perished long ago

[@pennysantana247]

What

[@enderknightmare2432]

@@pennysantana247 yes

[@theonewithoutidentity]

4:02 in the illustration these are actually phase-aligned so if you put these two waveforms together they would result in an increase in amplitude.

[@Rhythm65536]

But check the pluses and minuses! they are inverse on each other, and cancel eachother out.

[@theminiyosshi2901]

Safe with the knowledge that your pizza is steadily reheated

[@tobitt8157]

determination fills your heart

[@eclecticsoffy]

@@tobitt8157 *Would you like to save? Yes No

[@KingDragon6815]

Dude but that end tag in the style of the mains hum though oh my GOD I feel so relaxed and ethereal

[@Jacob-yg7lz]

I knew what the hum was as soon as you mentioned that it was different between the US and other countries. This is also the reason why analogue screens have different refresh rates in the US than other countries, because the TV casts each frame with the same frequency as the electricity. Since analogue TVs interlace (alternate between even and odd lines of a frame in order to increase refresh rate), the refresh rate of the TV is half of the frequency of the electricity going in.

[@bige689]

Christ that ending gave me goosebumps. Thank you dude. Never thought riffing off of a microwave could be so powerful.

[@choconatic]

>Clicks on a Scruffy video >Ends up watching a Vsauce video "A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one!"

[@sassyskeletonking]

Scruffy truly is the Bob Ross of sound design.

[@zspiano7156]

Dark mode sound design

[@quadpad_music]

Happy little microwaves

[@mattdrnbrgr]

I absolutely love the ending “What I Love” theme with the microwave drone!

[@lazergurka-smerlin6561]

The idea of electronic appliances singing the mains hum really invokes life into the objects. Love it

[@lachlanparker9127]

Scruffy, Your content never ceases to be charming

[@rasp1628]

fuck you

[@lachlanparker9127]

@@rasp1628 hell yeah fuck me

[@mxdxsxn7050]

Some kinky shit going on here I see

[@lachlanparker9127]

@@mxdxsxn7050 ‘,:v)

[@JamietheEmperor]

weirdo

[@mrmaniac3]

When this video came out I would have been in high school, and after school I would wait in the warehouse my Dad works at. The microwave in the break room had the most comforting drone, and it would cycle in a procession period where the working components performed their tasks. The premium integrated microwave in my grandparents' house just doesn't sing the way the humble warehouse microwave did.

[@jacobsparta1]

Your videos feel like songs in their own right, and I can't explain why. They always have this progression from start to end that feels like I've gone somewhere, and that's a rare sight. Keep it up!

[@JamietheEmperor]

makes no sense

[@mrShift_0044]

@@JamietheEmperor but it is. You see, most of these videos have their flow of topics, themes, explaining leading to the next point, and Scruffy complements that with music, or a hum in this case. So it does feels like a melody, a motive of sorts. You just need to see it. Also stop commenting useless, bare and hollow opinions (like "this -> bad" with no elaboration on why is that) on comments that are posted 2+ years ago. You don't have anything better to do in your life?

[@JamietheEmperor]

I did, it doesn't feel special

[@BuhBaBiBeBo]

Look, no need to be a smartass, someone thinks something's neat, they mention it, just ignore it if it annoys you so much

[@jessicastjames6202]

If I recall correctly, this is also the reason why almost all people hum the exact same note if you just ask them to hum any note. We're all listening to mains hum all day long, so without most people even realizing, that's just the "default" note to them. It also varies by location, so in places where mains hum is 100Hz they hum a G or G# I believe.

[@HotK0ffee]

i love the ending arrangement, it gives me chills every-time and makes me ready for bed.

[@jkengland832]

2:09 Spiritual resinance Also me at 3am: Hoping that my parents don't hear the last beep

[@raina1565]

I remember crossing train tracks and hearing a hum when no sound from my headphones were playing. I theorized that it's because the mic that does the active noise canceling was picking up mains hum (i didn't know what it was called back then) and playing its reverse as to cancel its sound. I'm guessing then it is what i though, although I'm not sure. Either way, fascinating video about a topic I didn't know i could find fascinating. Good job!

[@Brent-jj6qi]

0:34 I feel as I that disclaimer should’ve been a bit stronger, because there are several things on the inside of a microwave that can kill you. If you open it up you can expect A: A part that will instantly kill you if it’s plugged in B: A part that stops your heart before you hit the floor if you touch it before discharging it C: A part that if you break it and inhale the dust, will also kill you All this is to say, you really *really* do not want to fuck with a microwaves internals unless you are seriously experienced in electrical work, microwave internals kill a lot of hobbyists that wish to use certain parts because while they are extremely useful they are extremely dangerous and one wrong move is desth

[@overlorddystroy4044]

This was so soothing. Glad to hear and see another scruffy video in this style.

[@creative_leafeonpony_fan1545]

There's something oddly sweet about a machine "humming" while its powered on. It's like people singing to themselves as they work, or whistling a tune. The knowledge that a microwave will hum while its powered on and a person could be whistling while they cook something in the same room makes it feel like electronics and humans aren't so different after all.

[@ScribblePleb]

The beginning of the revolution…

[@O.2.]

Imagine if a company produced a series of products that all play a small part of a song while running. Then when you run every product at once everything synced up into one song.

[@justpotato816]

5:19 we *NEED* a 10 hour version of this

[@oznofow]

5:20 OH MY GED THE FINESSE

[@EllingtonReborn]

Love me some clarinets

[@arwencantonwine617]

I always accepted that blackouts were quieter than when the power was running, even if nothing was on. I assumed that it had something to do with the power itself making noise, but I didn't realize it was because of the frequency of the electricity. Thank you for this cool video!

[@shortcake6984]

A nice little ditty

[@hibacilacle2609]

I just finished watching this video and turned on the fan in my room and realized the hum it was producing was at the same frequency that my microwave hums at

[@cakecakes31]

This channel's quality is higher then anything I have ever seen. There are movies that have lower quality then you're videos. I just want to appreciate you, and let you know you're truly and inspiration.

[@JamietheEmperor]

Weird mediocre thing to draw inspiration from lol

[@jnonanian]

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[@mrShift_0044]

@@JamietheEmperor ur mom egg

[@JamietheEmperor]

I know you won't agree with me, but I feel like voicing my opinion. Are you trying to ridicule me for it?

[@jnonanian]

@@JamietheEmperor kfffffbbb

[@mctrixter2862]

You know a channel is good when they can make a video about the sound a microwave makes and somehow make it interesting.

[@dorf7219]

Scruffy has the ability to make anything entertaining

[@catapillie]

This is incredibly interesting. Since I watched this video, I stare at my microwave humming and thinking about all of this, depending on the humming frequency! I love this!!

[@cobaltcabana]

I really love that little bass woodwind bit at the end that you coupled with the mainz hum. I feel like that bit could be turned into a full song

[@kinghotcoc0]

The background music is amazing, I wish we could get a song similar to it.

[@candeo3687]

I absolutely love how you implemented the hum into the music, it sounds great!

[@SynergyGaming112]

Scruffy(Clears Throat) Pizza:Guess I'll die

[@SticksTheFox]

Hearing someone with such an wonderfully recorded voice explain complex ideas so simply and accessibly has made my day.

[@arm_and_toe]

A YEAR LATER AND I STILL LOVE SCRUFFY :D

[@Kombine_Tmod]

Hey! ScruffSauce, Scruffy here. What do microwaves hum?

[@FiSH-iSH]

*because they don’t know the words.*

[@enderknightmare2432]

@@FiSH-iSH no that's why they hum

[@imthecryptic]

@@FiSH-iSH queue the outro

[@norhht]

This is the perfect example of: "I watch weird shit at 3 am"

[@dedede5586]

2:06 i started floating

[@zeni0nero0man]

This video is a work of art

[@SertFilzon]

Your content is truly astonishing and just overflowing with quality.

[@pupilmusic3197]

I was literally thinking about what notes are in my microwave yesterday. Very cool to see some scientific explanations.

[@hyenagamer200]

The only ads I got on this vid were microwave ads, how fitting

[@RoboBro10]

Scruffy Has The Calmest Voice Ever

[@starbender5468]

you literally made music with the 50 and 60Hz hums... instantly subscribed and liked

[@electricplayz4778]

Omg the voice, visuals, and explanations are so perfect! We enjoy your videos scruffy!

[@mitchellswartzell3027]

Really liked this. Maybe you should do more of this type of stuff

[@catinthefestivehat6528]

Never thought I'd watch a video about microwaves humming, let alone like it. Bravo Scruffy.

[@CIubDuck]

4:01 those are not in opposite phase though, right? Those phases would not counteract mains hum

[@bananaman7845]

Just found you man, your voice is calming. Found my new favorite late night youtuber.

[@stvrbites]

ah yes, science never ceases to amaze me 10/10 video scruff

[@askaed9300]

I often find myself singing on the key my microwave hums when I'm heating something with it, so this video hits close to home

[@baradragonsftw9310]

I love you scruffy!! I loved to see how much attention you got, you really deserve it for the quality you offer!!

[@duffwuff]

The "What I Love" theme integrates flawlessly in every one of your videos, but this one in particular gives me chills.

[@trevoreo2956]

I can listen to Scruffy's voice all day dude. Keep up the great work!

[@lexikiq]

your videos ooze with so much personality and i can't help but smile everytime the outro plays and sing along.

[@TheTheisson]

But what if i microwave a pikmin

[@RacingSnails64]

TheTheisson no...pls don’t...

[@sleepytrout]

Then it'll taste even better than alive.

[@rodneytheredbulborb5445]

I can confirm, microwaved Pikmin taste better than regular Pikmin

[@camwoodstock]

D O L T

[@peppycorn]

No! You monster!

[@abyssalboy8811]

I had a battery charger that was always humming a low G because the transformer inside it was a bit loose and made loud acoustic vibrations. Now I realise other of my appliances make this same note and the fact that it corresponds to the 50 Hz of the mains is mindblowing.

[@Redstoneman1997]

The entire track from 4:58 resonates with me and scratches that mystical itch I get when hearing odd electric appliance noises. By God, the subtle vocals are just perfect. Is there any chance we could hear it expanded into a short ambient track, or at the very least could you point me to the samples you used, if available anywher? I checked your SoundCloud for this track but didn't find anything. Beautiful video in any case. I had always thought microwaves hummed at 60 Hz, but now I know it's double that.

[@fireflynovember]

I'd love this too. I feel like I've been humming this tune for years before hearing it here

[@ThevenimX]

Tom scott just made a video about the mains hum can be used in Forensics to timestamp any videos with electronic hum in the backround

[@progamer_chef]

I love this stuff, pls do more

[@oldladmanmp4]

Holy shit your music/sound design is unmatched!!

[@Zombie1Kenobi]

Great content, Scruffy. I just found your channel, and have loved it. Keep up what you're doing, man.

[@cosmodog3420]

This is about to get recommended to everyone

[@elainad6728]

Microwave: *hmmmmm* Me: interesting tell me more

[@Total_DuDe]

One of my favorite insults was from Talledega Nights (still on Netflix btw). When the grandfather comes back and one of the kids says something to him, he says “Shut up you rodent, I put you in a microwave.”. It’s just hilarious to me for some reason.

[@thekestrel9290]

Excellent video 👍. You honestly deserve way more subs than you have

[@Seedaron]

I need the closing track of this video so bad. The composition of the instruments and the hum sounds so perfect, I probably replayed it about 30 times because it is such a pretty tune. Is there a possibility to find it as a song online?

[@N....]

Very nice video, I'm looking forward to more like this! :)

[@teitoo_]

Science said it couldn't be done, but he figured out where the microwave noises came from

[@novembersuitealso1900]

I love having a mains hum in my music, it adds character. Great video btw!

[@HarrisonBorbarrison]

After watching this right before bedtime, I had a dream about microwaves.

[@JV6408]

What genre of music do you listen to? Me: *M I C R O W A V E*

[@Wolfness]

This is fascinating because my sony headphones have a hum when they are plugged into my pc. The hum gets louder when I touch my phone, especially the metal ring around the home button. Its also louder if I touch the charger to my laptop, my lamp, or the metal parts of my pc. Additionally my desk mic generates a hum if I place my phone near it.

[@davidemontanaro8477]

Oh my god that ending 😍

[@arm_and_toe]

It is now 2:34am and I am smiling quite softly. A quiet smile, but a smile all the same. Thanks for doing what you love Scruffy haha!

[@1Thunderfire]

Oddly fascinating. :)

[@NoahBailey33]

*speedrunners who already know what a mains hum is*

[@alexwallace6904]

Your Little "Hello" at the start of each video just makes me so happy! Keep it up!

[@w.o.4703]

This is why, if you live in the city and the power goes out, the world gets so eerily quiet with all the lights and appliances off. I've met people who live out in the plains our mountains who can't stand it here because of the constant humming! Fascinating stuff.

[@thatchomper]

I was going to make a "bah humbuck" joke but it's not December anymore.

[@kitalthevali]

give it a month then you can

[@Agent-wj1ft]

I did magnetic fields in physics this year and so I was startled to see it connect here... great video!

[@wario1226]

this was cool. I always wondered why my old crt tv would hum when I plugged it into the wall, I guess it's the same principle

[@justinlipkin]

This editing is simply marvelous

[@browneburbs5377]

Tune in next Monday where we talk about how Friction makes sound.

[@magic-mann]

what a wonderfully informational videos on sounds from electricity and magnetic fields , i love science

[@LuigiBones]

this is pleasant to the ears and eyes. great job, scruffy!!! keep up the good work! ^^

[@mightworth3735]

Scruffy: mainly analyzes art from media. Scruffy: sees a video from Vsauce. Scruffy: "Ah, yes. Microwaves."

[@humanleader184]

1:37 sus

[@sometree2744]

AMOGUS

[@grassdigger8695]

I got the pleasure of watching Brain Candy a little while ago too! The ping pong ball shenanigans and the massive air cannon were the highlights for me :)