{"id":8923,"date":"2021-12-17T18:43:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T14:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=8923"},"modified":"2024-10-04T16:50:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T12:50:11","slug":"noise-cancellation-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancellation-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove Meeting Distractions With These 10 Noise Cancellation Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re searching for noise cancellation solutions for meetings, it means that you have known the frustration of having an important call interrupted by outside traffic, construction, or your barking dog.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And you\u2019re definitely not alone in struggling to find quiet in your workday. In the <\/span>2019 Noise and Wellbeing at Work Survey<\/span><\/a>, 65% of respondents said “noise in the workplace impacted on their ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner,” and 44% said it hurt their overall wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So what can you do to block out noise during your meetings? Below, we\u2019ll go over noise cancellation solutions that will ensure your next call goes off without a hitch.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But first, do you actually <\/span>need<\/span><\/i> noise cancellation?<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Noise Cancellation? And Do You Even Need It?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Technically speaking, active noise cancelling occurs when a device picks up on background noise and then puts out certain frequencies that \u201ccancel\u201d the offending noise. These emitted frequencies are sometimes called \u201canti-sound.\u201d That\u2019s how Bose noise-cancelling headphones work; they actually <\/span>create <\/span><\/i>sound to block out sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But, in everyday conversation, people use \u201cnoise cancelling\u201d to mean anything that eliminates or reduces sound, which could also be called soundproofing, such as when you put up double-pane windows to block outside sound. There\u2019s also sound masking, such as when you play white noise to drown out disruptive sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For the this article, we\u2019ll consider any solution that minimizes or eliminates unwanted noise to be a \u201cnoise cancellation solution\u201d\u2014whether it\u2019s <\/span>technically<\/span><\/i> noise cancellation or not. The goal here is to help you find ways to have <\/span>productive online meetings<\/span><\/a> without distractions!<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do I Cancel Out Noise?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we dive into noise cancelling solutions for meetings (which can get pricey and complicated), let\u2019s get the best part out of the way: There is an <\/span>easy<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>free<\/span><\/i> way to make sure your online meetings are noise-free: the <\/span>Krisp<\/span><\/a> app. With Krisp, you can get started with free noise cancellation minutes, and go unlimited by upgrading to a premium plan. Learn more about the available Krisp plans<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instead of shelling out money for fancy equipment or wasting time changing your office setup, you can have noise-free meetings in just a few minutes. And the best part is that Krisp\u00a0works with more than 800 apps, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Noise Cancelling for Meetings: 10 Solutions You\u2019ll Wish You\u2019d Tried Sooner<\/span><\/h2>\n

Noise Cancelling Headphones With Microphone<\/span><\/h3>\n

Did you know you can get headphones that have built-in active noise cancellation and microphones? An example of this is the <\/span>Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700<\/a><\/span>, which use a total of eight microphones inside and outside of the earcups that listen to your environment and then emit the exact frequencies that cancel unwanted noise, so you can hear your meeting attendees clearly. or more detailed headset information<\/a>, it\u2019s worth noting that these headphones also pick up on your voice and suppress background noise so the attendees can hear you clearly too.<\/span>
\nWhen considering different options, conducting a thorough headset comparison<\/a> which includes detailed headset information<\/a> can help you choose the best model for your needs.
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Check out our list of the <\/span>top 7 noise cancelling headphones<\/span><\/a>.
\nIf you’re trying to decide which one is right for you, our detailed headset comparison<\/a> will help you find the perfect match for your needs.
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Noise Cancelling USB Microphones<\/span><\/h3>\n

Now, maybe two-way noise cancelling isn\u2019t important to you. Maybe you just want to get rid of the sound coming from <\/span>your<\/span><\/i> environment so callers can hear you. In that case, you might want to invest in noise cancelling microphones that you can use during your meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, some microphones do come with built-in noise cancellation or voice-isolating technology, with varying levels of effectiveness. Just know that some of these microphones are quite expensive, up to the $400 range.<\/span><\/p>\n

One fantastic candidate is the Shure MV7 USB mic. The MV7’s groundbreaking Voice Isolation Technology is unique in that it doesn’t use software algorithms. It’s surprisingly low-tech. As the <\/span>Shure website<\/span><\/a> explains: “It\u2019s a fully passive system of carefully engineered airflow, which means it doesn\u2019t need power to function.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It goes on to say, “At the core of the MV7 sits a cartridge built specifically for use at home, designed to keep as much room sound out as possible.” The MV7 particularly shines when it comes to low-frequency sounds such as air conditioners or traffic and is pretty good at reducing reverb too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To use it for a meeting, plug the MV7 into your laptop\u2019s USB port. Be sure to then adjust your web conferencing audio settings to the MV7 microphone as the input. You can then use the onboard speakers or plug in your headphones to listen to audio of the meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Noise Cancelling Ceiling Microphone for Conference Rooms<\/span><\/h3>\n

Need a noise cancelling solution for your conference room? Here\u2019s another cool innovation from Shure: the <\/span>Stem Ceiling<\/span><\/a>. It’s a sleek device that hangs from the ceiling and disguises 100 microphones. Incredibly, it has something called Audio Fencing that essentially creates an invisible bubble around you and other meeting participants sitting beneath it, blocking outside noise and keeping the focus on attendees’ voices. All that advanced technology costs a pretty penny. The Stem Ceiling has a price tag of $2,899.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Noise Cancelling Software<\/span><\/h3>\n

Mentioned earlier, <\/span>Krisp<\/span><\/a> is <\/span>noise cancelling software<\/span><\/a> that eliminates background noise for you <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>for other meeting participants\u2014even if they don\u2019t have the software installed! How? The Krisp app eliminates noise as it enters your microphone and as it comes out of your speakers. That way, your meeting participants can hear you perfectly fine, and you can hear them as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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So <\/span>how does Krisp work<\/span><\/a>? Our technology uses Artificial Intelligence known as deep neural networks that have listened to thousands of sounds and learned how to identify background noise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you install Krisp on your laptop, during an online meeting, sound that enters your physical microphone is received by the Krisp app, which identifies and removes background noise before sending the audio to your communication app (such as Zoom). On the other end, the audio from your communication app is received by the Krisp app, which identifies and removes your attendees\u2019 background noise before sending the audio to your physical speaker. All processing happens on your own device; audio data is never stored by Krisp or sent to any servers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The result? Crystal clear audio during your online meetings, even if you happen to work in a noisy environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Noise Cancelling Machines<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you want a broader solution that can cover an entire area, such as a home office, then you might consider noise cancelling machines. Just note that most of the time, when people talk about \u201cnoise cancelling\u201d machines, they really mean <\/span>sound-masking. <\/span><\/i>But again, let\u2019s not get bogged down in technical details. Below are some examples of noise cancelling solutions for your home or office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Office Privacy Sound-Masking Machines<\/span><\/h4>\n

Office Privacy offers machines and DIY kits that provide sound-masking for offices of all sizes. By emitting what\u2019s known as “white noise,” these machines effectively muffle the human voice, making conversations incoherent. Therefore, these sound-masking machines are particularly useful if you don’t want to be distracted by your office mates’ conversations while you’re on a call or if you want to ensure no one overhears your meeting. Office Privacy has noise cancellation solutions that range from a small $60 device made for your desk to a DIY kit made for coverage up to 1,800 square feet (price tag of more than $1,000) to complete sound-masking systems built for 72,000 square feet of office space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Silentium Active Noise-Cancelling Systems<\/span><\/h4>\n

Silentium is true Active Noise Control (ANC) that uses algorithms that identify and eliminate up to 90% of sound in your environment, whether at home or in the office. Silentium solutions work best for low- to medium-frequency noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Silentium offers two solutions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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