noise cancellation

Active silence technology

Noise cancellation is a technology that reduces unwanted ambient sound, typically in headphones or earbuds.

Active noise cancellation uses microphones to detect external sounds and generates opposing sound waves to neutralize them.

Passive noise cancellation simply blocks sound through physical barriers like ear cushions.

I can't fly without my noise-cancelling headphones.

Opposites
sound management approach

noise cancellationsound amplification

Increasing volume electronically

signal boosting · passive listening

acoustic outcome

noise cancellationnoise exposure

Contact with loud sounds

environmental awareness · raw sound · cacophony · din

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G