The Sony® MDR-NC300D headphones use Sony’s groundbreaking digital noisecanceling technology in a comfortable earbud design to produce incredible noisereduction and pristine quality audio. Sony’s exclusive digital signal processingtechnology reduces up to 98.4% of ambient noise (at 160Hz) from airplanes, trains, or atthe office.MDR-NC300D Sony NC300D digital noise cancelling headphonesNoise canceling technologyNoise canceling headphones reduce ambient noise and provide a quieter environment to enhance audioentertainment. The headphones have a microphone inside each earpiece that works with electronic circuitry toreduce ambient sound by synthesizing with a sound in opposite phase produced by the noise canceling circuit.Highest Quality Noise CancelingReduces up to 98.4% ambient noise (20 dB at 160 Hz) when noise canceling circuit is activated.¹Artificial Intelligence (AI)Automatically selects the optimal noise canceling mode based on intelligent analysis of environmental ambientnoise.16mm Driver UnitsDrivers work with the digital sound enhancer to deliver wider frequency response and superb sound quality.Convenient OperationEasy-to-reach volume and built-in monitor function on the controller allows you to hear surrounding soundwithout taking off the headphones for in-flight announcements or conversation.Ergonomic DesignVertical in-ear style housing and seven ear pad sizes for secure, personalized fit.Selectable Sound ModeSelect Movie, Bass, or Normal listening mode based on your listening needs.BatteryUses single AA battery for up to 16 hours of listening time.²AccessoriesCarrying case, in-flight plug adapter, neck-chain style cord with controller (3.9 ft), extension cord (0.6m), cordadjuster, and AA battery included.SpecificationsAudioDriver Unit 16 mm, Dynamic, closed, dome-typeFrequency Response 6 - 24,000HzImpedance 16 ohms at 1kHzNoise Level ON/OFF switch on battery boxSelectivity 3 distinct noise-canceling modes for use in three accoustically different environments (Airplane, Bus, office)Sensitivity (db) 103 dB/mWAudio FeaturesEar Cups N/AConvenience FeaturesNoise Reduction Total noise suppression - Approx: 18 dB (when power is on)1GeneralCase Type Carrying PouchDesign Vertical in-the-ear design, noise canceling