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Trying to develop noise reduction for mobile phone

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August 10, 2010

Sir, I am trying to develop a device which when connected to a mobile phone reduces the noise and only the spoken words are heard. I am unable to know how to start with. please give me an idea. Device has to cancel the outside noise like noise in traffic etc

- India

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There are devices available that help cancel noise when using a mobile phone. Usually, a headset is necessary. See:

http://hubpages.com/hub/noisecancellingheadsetcellphone
http://www.theboom.com/

The headset is usually necessary, to prevent outside noise from entering the ears.

Best wishes in your efforts.

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Want to cancel noise from neighbor's shower pump

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May 18, 2010

Dear Champions,
Where can I get a noise cancellation device to attach to the party wall between my neighbour and I, that will reduce or cancel-out the noise coming from his noisey electric-shower pump?
Many, many thanks, Pauric

Pauric - Ireland

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Although attaching devices to the walls to cancel out noise is possible, unfortunately there are no such devices available commercially. The only real solution to the problem at this time is to use acoustical materials to to walls that will reduce the sound coming through them.

If the electric shower pump is accessible, acoustical insulation could be put in its enclosure.

Sorry that I can't offer a better solution.

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