What’s the difference between ANC and NC?
Every day I hear customers requesting “ANC” or “NC” headsets. Some know the difference however many don’t. It’s kind of like “Bluetooth”. To some, “Bluetooth” simply means “wireless”. Whether it’s DECT, 2.4Ghz, 900Mhz is irrelevant to them. They want a “Bluetooth (Wireless)” headset. For this blog, I’m talking about headsets for professional use by Poly (formerly Plantronics), Jabra & Sennheiser.
These manufacturers are developing headset solutions to combat noise distraction and changing trends in the workplace and where people work. ANC or Active Noise Cancelling is being integrated into some of the solutions. When it comes to headsets:
- ANC or Active Noise Cancelling is a technology used to help suppress background noise in the headset speakers.
- NC or Noise Canceling is used to describe the technology used to help suppress background noise in the microphone. Microphones in headsets are available in omnidirectional, noise-canceling (NC) or ultra-noise-canceling (UNC)
To date (20+ years in this industry), I have yet to test a headset that completely blocks out ALL noise from speakers or microphone. However, some do better than others. Personal preferences and other factors must also be considered when selecting headsets.
Here’s a 44-second video from Plantronics (now Poly) that shows how ANC works and helps.
Jabra Blog that showcases the three types of Active Noise Cancellation.
Sennheiser NoiseGard™ active noise cancellation article
There have been some additions since earlier post. Below is a complete list of currently available headsets from Poly (formerly Plantronics), Jabra & Sennheiser that offer Active Noise Cancelling (ANC). Contact us to learn which of these is best for your business at 1-800-749-3160 or sales@calloneonline.com
See updated and current models of ANC Headsets here
Poly (formerly Plantronics) ANC Headsets
- 211144-01 Blackwire 7225, Black, USB-A
- 211145-01 Blackwire 7225, Black, USB-C
- 211154-01 Blackwire 7225, White, USB-A
- 211155-01 Blackwire 7225, White, USB-C
- 202652-01 B825 Voyager Focus UC with Stand
- 202652-02 B825-M Voyager Focus UC-Microsoft with Stand
- 202652-03 B825 Voyager Focus UC (No Stand)
- 202652-04 B825-M Voyager Focus UC-Microsoft (No Stand)
- 208748-01 Voyager 6200 UC Black
- 208749-01 Voyager 6200 UC Sand
- 208769-01 Voyager 8200 UC Black
- 211709-01 Voyager Focus UC, B825 USB-C
- 211710-01 Voyager Focus UC, No Stand, BT600-C
- 211716-01 Voyager 8200 UC, B8200 USB-C, Black
- 211718-01 Voyager 6200 UC, B6200 USB-C, Black
- 211719-01 Voyager 6200 UC, B6200 USB-C, Sand
- 212952-411 Poly Elara 60 WS with Voyager Focus Headset
- 207325-01 W8220, Savi 3-in-1, Stereo, UC, DECT 6.0
- 207326-01 W8220-M, Savi 3-in-1, Stereo, Microsoft Certified, DECT 6.0
See updated and current models of ANC Headsets here
Jabra ANC Headsets
- 7599-838-109 Evolve 75 UC Stereo
- 7599-832-109 Evolve 75 MS Stereo
- 7899-823-189 Evolve 80 USB-C MS
- 7599-832-199 Evolve 75+ MS Stereo with Charging Stand
- 7599-838-199 Evolve 75+ UC Stereo with Charging Stand
- 7099-823-309 Evolve 75e earbuds – MS
- 7099-823-409 Evolve 75e earbuds – UC
- 7899-829-209 Evolve 80 UC Stereo
- 7899-823-109 Evolve 80 MS Stereo
- 7899-829-289 Evolve 80 USB-C UC
See updated and current models of ANC Headsets here
Sennheiser ANC Headsets
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