What is noise canceling?

The noise canceling function reduces external surrounding noises such as noises in vehicles or noises from air conditioners indoors. This technology generates antiphase sound to cancel external surrounding noises.

Note

  • Depending on the type of noise or if it is used in a very quiet environment, you may not feel the noise canceling effects, or you may feel that some noise is increased.
  • When you are wearing the headset, depending on how you wear the headset, the noise canceling effects may be decreased or a beeping sound (feedback) may be heard. In this case, take off the headset and put it on again.
  • The noise canceling function works primarily on noise in the low frequency band such as vehicles and air conditioning. While noise is reduced, it is not completely canceled.
  • When you use the headset in a car or a bus, noise may occur depending on street conditions.
  • Smartphones may cause interference and noise. Should this occur, move the headset further away from the smartphone.
  • Do not cover the microphone part (A) on the left or right headset unit with your hand, etc. The effect of the noise canceling function or Ambient Sound Mode may not work properly or a beeping sound (feedback) may occur. If this happens, remove your hand or any other object from the left or right microphone area.

    Illustration indicating the location of A

For details on how to use the noise canceling function, refer to the following Related Topic.