Would it work if I want to study in a cafe and need to cancel some people talking close to me (I don't mean the cafe background noise)?
74558
sure I think so but they are just all sound deadening.....we use for shooting....beware they run small. but great for the money
74559
I'm sure these would work for that particular purpose. However, you could probably achieve the same (if not better) results with some simple ear plugs. I use these when shooting as a second form of protection (I also use plugs). I say that to let you know I've never used just the earmuffs by themselves. In that regard, I'm a bit hesitant to say emphatically that these would work well for your proposed purpose.
1518507
Yes, I've used it with GoToMeeting as well and it works. Obviously the quality is better if it's a smaller room. Make sure the speakers are not too close by because the mic will pick up the sound coming out of speakers and you'll get feedback.
635127
Yes the noise cancellation does work even if you are not listening to anything. You do need to wear the heradphones and have the Bose device switched on.
84686
I tried recording from about 12 feet away and it did pick up the sound, but it was at low volume and I recorded in a quiet room. I suspect that in a lecture it would pick up lots of background noise. For your requirement I think you'd be better with a dedicated voice recorder, and perhaps one with a directional microphone.
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Those are good questions! Although, while using this machine, I don't think you would really be on the machine long enough to carry a conversation or watch TV. If you were to do so, depending on the flooring you have, these things are possible. My machine is on a cement floor in my lower living area and it does not create enough noise to be a problem. I use my machine often and I am happy with the purchase.
1113936
No it will not help. All you will be able to hear is the back-ground noise. You will not be able to hear the people close to you. You would be better to get a device with volume control.
115035
I haven't particularly noticed the fan noise. I've used it to project YouTube musical videos, and have made presentations in small rooms with people sitting closely around it and have never noted distraction from the fan. Unless you were specifically looking for fan noise, I doubt it would be a problem. That said, the next time I use it I will probably be especially sensitive to fan noise. ;-)
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No. Only the microphone has "noise suppression" as stated in the description. And by the way, "noise cancel" should work with anything, unlike what the previous user stated. A "constant pitch" is not required for noise cancellation.Noise cancellation works by "listening" to the sounds outside your headphones and inverting the waveform, (anti-noise). Example, sound can go from zero to + and -, like a sine wave and zero being in the middle. When you have a sine wave going from middle to top and you mix that with a sine wave that's middle to bottom, they cancel each other out like math and you end up with a middle wave form, basically nothing. Check wiki pages if you're really interested. No. Only the microphone has "noise suppression" as stated in the description. And by the way, "noise cancel" should work with anything, unlike what the previous user stated. A "constant pitch" is not required for noise cancellation.Noise cancellation works by "listening" to the sounds outside your headphones and inverting the waveform, (anti-noise). Example, sound can go from zero to + and -, like a sine wave and zero being in the middle. When you have a sine wave going from middle to top and you mix that with a sine wave that's middle to... » Read More No. Only the microphone has "noise suppression" as stated in the description. And by the way, "noise cancel" should work with anything, unlike what the previous user stated. A "constant pitch" is not required for noise cancellation.Noise cancellation works by "listening" to the sounds outside your headphones and inverting the waveform, (anti-noise). Example, sound can go from zero to + and -, like a sine wave and zero being in the middle. When you have a sine wave going from middle to top and you mix that with a sine wave that's middle to bottom, they cancel each other out like math and you end up with a middle wave form, basically nothing. Check wiki pages if you're really interested. « Show Less
1425533
It isn't the quietest device but I'd think you'd be fine if the door was closed. You could consider a low playing radio in the background to mask it more.
71167
Yes, they would block out local conversations, but you probably would not want to wear them for that purpose since they're a little bulky and not really designed for that environment. They work best around noisy machinery such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers and similar devices. In an office environment, look for battery powered noise canceling headphones that are lightweight and comfortable -- be sure to try them on before purchasing as there are wide variations among different products!
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Hello, Yes, I suggest you ensure you have a voice recorder with noice canceling capability. I used a recorder without that feature and the quality of recording was very difficult. I highly recommend this little device. Good Luck!
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Not if they were within a few metres and talking relatively loudly and you were paying attention. Yes if they were further away, whispering, or you were in your own little dream world (as sometimes I can be inclined to be...) I found that I took them off when having a detailed conversation about the next bit of the work as was just easier, but could still hear when hubby came over and asked if it was time for a cup of tea!
1125580
While I've never used them in a classroom, I have used them at Starbucks and they did a really good job of blocking probably 90% of the ambient noise, so I presume tht they would work as well in a classroom unless there is a party going on.
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Patricia, Noise cancellation works its magic by sampling an overall background noise level by using built in microphones in each earpiece then uses circuitry to electronically invert the signal to the exact opposite of what it hears, thus cancelling out the noise. Unfortunately abrupt short term loud noises aren't effectively cancelled out. Background fan noises, crowd noise, etc get cancelled out very well. Snoring, since it is an abrupt and short term noise, is less likely to be cancelled out.
1460149
Yes, they would suppress voices and office noise. If people speak to you when you have them on, you have to remove them to hear what they are saying.
109749
There really isn't a way, you must just be too far away from speaker or they may speak too low. There is a setting in the notebook for conference room, you can try that, it helps maybe a little.
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.