[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Audio

transparency mode

A mode that lets outside sound into earbuds while you listen.

Also known as: transparency

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Transparency mode feeds ambient sound through the earbuds' microphones so you can hear your surroundings without removing them.

See ambient mode.

Where transparency mode Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is transparency mode?

A mode that lets outside sound into earbuds while you listen.

What terms are related to transparency mode?

Related Audio terms include ANC, noise cancelling.

Related Technical Terms

ANC
Active Noise Cancellation — cancels ambient noise. Audio
noise cancelling
Reducing unwanted background noise, actively or passively. Audio
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