Where is noise suppression in Discord?

User Settings › Voice & Video › Noise Suppression.

Does noise cancellation change my voice?

Strong settings can make voices sound thinner; choose a medium level if needed.

Do headphones with ANC help my mic?

ANC reduces what you hear; mic noise reduction is a separate feature.

Mic Test for Noise Cancellation

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Create a realistic background noise, such as a fan, typing or the White noise page playing from another device, then record 5 seconds of speech above and listen. Turn your headset's or app's noise suppression on and off (for example in Discord, Teams or Zoom audio settings) and record again. Good noise cancellation keeps your voice clear while the background drops away.

Step by step

Start a steady background noise near you.
Record 5 seconds of speech and listen.
Toggle the noise suppression in your headset or app and compare.

At a glance

Test sound	Good result	Weak result
Fan or air conditioner	Almost silent background	Steady hiss remains
Keyboard typing	Clicks reduced	Clicks clearly audible
Other people talking	Your voice stays in front	Voices mix together

How to test whether your mic's noise cancellation works

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