Can you turn off the noise-canceling feature on the microphone?
1093975
Its not noise cancelling the way you think, there is just layers of filters that will filter out background noise. Like the foam piece around most microphones except even better. The mic is the highest quality you can buy on a headset and you wont need to worry about that at all.
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No, those electronics are built in. It works pretty well as I use this headset with my iPhone all the time and have gotten compliments on how good it sounds compared to the mic built into the phone. No audible distortion or "processing" going on... just a very directional mic that does a good job of capturing speech and rejecting ambient noise. I have a LOUD house with a lofted office space where I can hear everything going on in my home at the same time (kids playing, cooking, dogs barking, television). This headset has been a lifesaver for taking work calls and teleconferencing in a hectic environment. Of course it's amazing for gaming as well. No, those electronics are built in. It works pretty well as I use this headset with my iPhone all the time and have gotten compliments on how good it sounds compared to the mic built into the phone. No audible distortion or "processing" going on... just a very directional mic that does a good job of capturing speech and rejecting ambient noise. I have a LOUD house with a lofted office space where I can hear everything going on in my home at the same time (kids playing, cooking, dogs barking, television). This headset has been a lifesaver for taking work calls and teleconferencing... » Read More No, those electronics are built in. It works pretty well as I use this headset with my iPhone all the time and have gotten compliments on how good it sounds compared to the mic built into the phone. No audible distortion or "processing" going on... just a very directional mic that does a good job of capturing speech and rejecting ambient noise. I have a LOUD house with a lofted office space where I can hear everything going on in my home at the same time (kids playing, cooking, dogs barking, television). This headset has been a lifesaver for taking work calls and teleconferencing in a hectic environment. Of course it's amazing for gaming as well. « Show Less
1093977
I cannot understand why you would want to? Noise-cancellation is very helpful and eliminates background distractions when talking to other people online. Again, it's why Sennheiser is the best out there.
1335246
You would be correct that there is no noise cancellation. Basically noise reduction allows you to listen loudly without disturbing others around you.
2051323
Yes, you can turn those off as desired. On a plane I find it easier to understand someone with the noise cancel on.
2177739
There are if I am not mistaken 4 modes you can choose from and one of them disables the audio.:-)
2033893
I couldn't find anything in the manual on if you can turn this feature off. I happen to like this feature.
1380631
No, you'll have to mute it via Windows or directly in the software (like skype).
236545
Hello, Yes the Gooseneck-USB Microphone defaults to Mic ON. Pushing the button will turn the mic OFF.
2051324
Hi rick. Not sure what Sony has, but you have an on/off switch for noise cancelling and can pause your music with another button. However there is no actual need to switch off the noise cancelling, as this let conversation pass. It can cancel certain types of noise
1426739
I do not know of any way to disable that. It doesn't usually bother me. I have heard it, but normally sleep right thru it. You might ask the company if they have any remedies. Maybe there is a volume control or something they could help with. Sorry I am not any help. I love my machine.
2156254
Short answer: yes, in line-in and external mic modes disable the internal mics.
537384
Nope. Tell them to turn it down. Noise cancelation phasing circuits work with continuous noise, such as a rumble.
1541405
Unfortunately on the equipment itself, no but you do have the capability of using the mute function if you were to connect a mic to it that has that option.
799367
Yes. There is a volume control on the head set. Pushing the volume control mutes the mic.
960905
Yes and in my opinion the wind noise canceling function is not helping a great deal and I am using an external mic cutting off the build in mic altogether. It is very much easier to protect the external mic from the wind and the sound quality is getting better.
1860787
If by "the noise canceling" you mean the small hole/microphone just to the left of the charging port or on top by the microphone jack, yes it does have a cut out for that.
720443
Yes: I tested my TT-BH02. Holding the Volume down button for about 2 seconds will emit two ascending tones and mute the microphone. Holding the Volume down button again for about 2 seconds will emit two descending tones and unmute the microphone. EDIT: Also, when the headset is muted, it emits two tones every 4 seconds, which makes the audio inaudible (ie, the tones are not "blended" with the incoming call).
1564723
Use Audacity. It's free and under the "Effect" menu, you can use the noise removal option which will take out all background noise.