does the headset have noise canceling? e.g. for on an airplane? how does the noise canceling function compare to other headsets without a mike?
1990341
No, this headset does not have noise canceling. This headset has good voice quality for recording audio, but is not designed for listening to audio.
1990342
The noise canceling of the microphone capsule for rejecting background noise is excellent. These microphones are great for speech recognition when combined with an external USB Sound card.KnowBrainer, Inc.
1990343
The noise cancelation only relates to the microphone. This means that the microphone picks up your voice while it ignores ambient noise, like that from a printer. With less noise, your voice is clearer and easier to interpret by dragon, resulting in greater accuracy. This microphone is very good at that.
1990344
Sorry, can't help in that regard, I only use it in a home setting. But I will comment that I'm in the process of getting a second replacement under warranty and have little confidence in the product. My Plantonics headset is over 10 years old and still functions, but isn't quite as accurate.
1990345
This is not a headset, it is a headworn MICROPHONE generally used in conjunction with a bodypack microphone transmitter in a wireless microphone system. It does not have noise caneling circutry.
1990346
This is not a headset with speakers. It only has a microphone that uses noise cancelation.
1990347
Sorry, can't help in that regard, I only use it in a home setting.But I will comment that I'm in the process of getting a second replacement under warranty and have little confidence in the product. My Plantonics headset is over 10 years old and still functions, but isn't quite as accurate.
1508475
Sorry alan fo the late reply. These are not noise cancelling headphones, but sound is much better than Bose. I would not recommend them for a plane, but just for hearing crisp sound with the right amount of bass and treble.
40114
I was dubious, but I used the headset on my last airplane flight and was amazed at how well they worked. Easy on-off and voila it works. I am happy with them...K
572482
The Noise cancellation function works without music playing. However, in normal office type situations, or in crowded rooms with a fair amount of noise, you will still be able to hear people talking. That is because, at least in my understanding, the noise cancellation works by blocking out the low frequency sounds, but the higher frequencies will still be partially audible. (Side note: the mute button will mute the music as well as turn off the noise cancelling function so that you can hear your surroundings better)
722086
As others said, Active Noise Cancelling headsets work best to cancel out constant, low frequency noise (such as airplane humming). Office chattering is not something these headsets are designed for. Ear plugs work better in this scenario.
2172932
I have. Their size is a little tough for long flights, as they slip around on the ear a bit, making it tough to sleep. The sound quality is fine, though. I've never really believed that true Noise-cancelling was all that necessary as long as you have good coverage in an over-ear set.
1904667
I had Pyle noise-canceling headphones before getting these Plane Quiet ones. The Pyle ones canceled out more general noise (but the headphones didn't last long at all). The Plane Quiet ones live by their name, so to speak -- they mostly just cancel out the airplane background whoosh, and just a little bit of general noise around you. They're good for airplanes but I don't think they would be good if you want to shut out general noisy environments.
197755
You can use them with noise cancelling turned off. Just like a normal headset.
1171918
Hi Joe, In terms of sound quality there are pretty much the same. If you using the Etymotic in plane/train or outdoors then the quality suffers alittle. These are not noise canceling or noise softening. But as far as comfort. I prefer the Etymotic.
1761152
I've tried this on a 14 hour trans-oceanic flight. Your ears might start to ache after 4 hours of wearing them, and you can still hear the jet engines. Yeah, they're not noise-cancelling. But hey, I still love them -- besides, we don't go on a trans-atlantic flight every day, now, do we? lol
2192900
They do more than most headphones but they are not noise cancelling so not completely. For example without music you CAN hear people talking that are a few feet away, but with music you CAN NOT. Hope this helped. I would recommended these headphones, they're great.
962456
Yes. You have to turn on the headset (slide a little switch) to activate the noise cancellation. Otherwise it can just be a passive headset.
206439
If you aren't listening to a media (cd, movie), you will still be able to hear some sound with these headphones on. If you want total silence, I would get noise cancelling. Our daughter never really had a problem with the airplane noise, in fact, it made her naps on the plane longer! :-) good luck!
185782
No, the headphone part is permeantly connected to the noice cancellation box. I do recommend these headphones. They work really well on airplanes.
2253142
Absolutely. The Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) on these headphones is fantastic. I have used these on an airplane myself during several flights back and forth between the U. S. and Afghanistan. The Parrot Zik does an excellent job mitigating the ambient aircraft noise.
2281882
Hi,Jeff! This IEM has a good noise cancellation but I really don't know if it could do this job for airline use. If you really care about the noise cancellation on airplane then Qc15 or Qc20 maybe a good choice. Anyway, this headphone will definitely meet the daily requirements for noise cancellation. I hope this could help.
855270
For airplane use I would buy the noise cancellation ones that cover your entire ear. They are a lot better for clarity and more comfortable.