subject: Applications For The Noise Cancelling Microphone [print this page] Not everyone will benefit from a noise cancelling microphone. There are some that use this type of equipment in their profession and would end up lost without its technology. While the end goal is to keep out all of the background sounds that traditionally tend to get picked up, this is a tool that helps foster communication in less than ideal settings.
Call Centers
With everyone talking to customers at the same time, there is no doubt that some of the other conversations going on are going to make it through the telephone. In order to get a clear line of communication, call centers often take advantage of the noise cancelling microphone. A person can be speaking with a customer and not worry about what is going on in the other cubicles. There is no need to consistently repeat the same information over and over again and the customer feels like he or she is important; not just one of several hundred being called at the same time. It increases customer service and can help foster the professional relationship between both parties on the phone.
Helicopters
If you've ever been up in a helicopter, you know just how sounds tend to get lost out in the open. There is so much going on and without the help of technology; there is no way that one person can talk to another during the drive. Most helicopter pilots use a noise cancelling microphone to ensure that they can communicate clearly with the airport or landing area. They want to be able to explain when they will be taking off, where they are located and when they will be coming in for a landing. With the sounds coming from the propeller, even shouting would not get the message across. When everything else is blocked out, it is easier for everyone to understand what the pilot is trying to say.
Race Cars
In the heat of the race, a driver can often only see what is in front of him. He cannot tell that someone is coming up behind him or that an accident has caused everyone on the track to slow down. Races are often loud, with the sounds of engines, tires, and the crowd all working together to make it almost impossible to hear. A racecar driver and his team need a noise cancelling microphone to communicate with each other. Despite everything that is going on around them, they want to be able to talk to each other about what needs to be done and what issues are coming up. This is about much more than just winning the race. In some cases, clear communication can ensure that the driver and the team are safe in the midst of a tough situation.
