[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Audio

noise cancelling

Reducing unwanted background noise, actively or passively.

Also known as: noise cancellation

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Noise cancelling reduces background sound, either passively by sealing the ear or actively (ANC) by emitting anti-phase sound to cancel noise.

See transparency mode.

Where noise cancelling Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is noise cancelling?

Reducing unwanted background noise, actively or passively.

What terms are related to noise cancelling?

Related Audio terms include head tracking, ANC.

Related Technical Terms

head tracking
Spatial audio that follows head movement to fix sound in space. Audio
ANC
Active Noise Cancellation — cancels ambient noise. Audio
← All Glossary Terms How We Score →
← Previous Term Next Term →