Andrea NC-181 Quick Start Manual Download Page 1

C46-5430 Rev B

The Andrea PC Noise Canceling Headset 

NC-181 features, state-of-the-art, Noise 

Canceling microphone technology that 

removes background noise and echo speaker 

feedback for optimal voice recognition. Users 

receive:

• Andrea microphone technology in a  

   high-fidelity, headset that can be easily  

  folded flat for convenient storage

• Quality metal flex boom keeps microphone  

  accurately positioned in place

• Increased speed and accuracy of PC speech- 

 driven applications

Connecting the NC-181

To connect the Andrea Noise Canceling PC 

Headset NC-181 to your computer's sound 

card:

1. Plug the pink microphone jack (indicated by  

    a microphone icon) into the "mic in" port.

2. Plug the green speaker jack (indicated by a  

    sound icon) into the "speaker" port.

COMPATIBILITY

The NC-181 is compatible with most major 

sound cards, computers and laptops.

HEADSET INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fit the adjustable headband over your head 

to secure the headset with the speaker 

resting comfortably around your ear and the 

temple pad about one to two inches over 

the other ear. Note: The microphone boom 

can rotate to adapt to either the right or left 

side of your head.

2. Adjust the microphone boom so that the 

microphone is approximately 3/4" in front of 

your mouth, making sure that you are 

talking into the voice side of the 

microphone, indicated by the white dot.

 

Package includes: One (1) NC-181 Headset,

 and

One (1) NC-181 Headset Publication.

C46-5430 REV B

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Please visit our website at: 

www.andreacommunications.com/warranty

Congratulations on your purchase 
of the Andrea PC Headset NC-181!

N C -1 8 1   H ead set

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter the following problems:

No sound from headset ear piece while

an audio CD plays from computer.

A. Check all connections.

B. Consult your sound card instruction booklet

C. Check output volume level adjustment in 

software.

Microphone does not record sound when

using a voice-recording application.

A. Check all connections.

B. Bring the microphone closer to your mouth.

C. Check input control for proper level in 

software.

D. Check that microphone is not muted in the 

PCs microphone audio panel.

 

TECHNICAL SERVICE

We hope that you enjoy your Andrea NC-181 

Headset. If you have additional questions, 

please visit our website at:

www.andreacommunications.com/support or 

call Andrea Communication’s Technical Service 

team at 1-800-442-7787 (USA & Canada) for 

assistance.

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