Thread: Noise Cancellation

Noise Cancellation Sound is in the form of vibra¬tions. If two vibrations of the same magnitude but inverse directions collide, they nullify. This is the idea behind the concept of Noise Cancellation. Two type of Noise Cancellation techniques are used. Active Noise Cancellation uses microphones placed on the outside of the headphones to detect ambient noise. This information is used to create Earphones
sound waves opposite to the ambient sound, thus nullifying the ambient noise.

An additional power source is needed to drive the microphone, and this is usually in the form a batteries fitted into each ear-eup. Passive Noise cancel¬lation relies on blocking out ambient noise by ensuring a tighter fit between the ear and the speaker. This technique is better implemented in circumaural and intra-aural headphones.