Why Nothing’s “Super Mic” Changes How We Talk, Not Just How We Listen
Oct 12, 2025
In personal audio, breakthroughs usually happen inside the buds—drivers, codecs, ANC algorithms. With Ear (3), Nothing shifts the spotlight to the case. The headline feature, Super Mic, turns the charging case into a directional microphone you can literally speak into. It’s a deceptively simple idea with big implications for calls, voice notes, and AI interactions—especially when the world around you is loud.
What Super Mic is—and why it matters
Earbuds struggle most in chaotic environments: wind, traffic, a busy office. Super Mic tackles that by moving the mic closer to your mouth. Press the TALK button on the case, and the built-in dual microphones focus on your voice, reducing surrounding noise and letting you capture clear speech. It’s designed for quick conversations, longer calls, and even on-the-go voice notes—so you can whisper on a train, share ideas between meetings, or trigger your assistant without shouting into thin air.
Smart silence, in real time
Inside the buds, Ear (3) supports up to 45 dB of Active Noise Cancellation and adapts continuously to your surroundings. As you move, the system monitors fit, leakage, and ambient changes, updating the profile so your isolation stays consistent—whether you’re switching seats, jogging, or jumping on a call outdoors.
Sound built for everyday listening
A redesigned 12 mm dynamic driver, with a patterned diaphragm and larger radiating area, aims for a wider soundstage, cleaner highs, and richer mids—with a tasteful bass lift. Combined with 24‑bit LDAC support, you’ll hear more detail without sacrificing warmth.
Design that invites curiosity
Nothing’s transparent aesthetic returns with a fresh twist: polished metal accents and a custom ultra‑thin Metal‑Insulator‑Metal antenna engineered for stronger connections. The case uses recycled aluminium and precision processes to fuse metal and plastic without glue, creating a compact unibody that feels substantial in hand.
Performance that keeps up
With low latency for gaming, fast pairing, customizable controls via the Nothing X app, and robust durability ratings, Ear (3) is built for modern, multi-device life. Battery metrics target all‑day listening, and quick charge gets you back to your playlist fast.
The fine print that matters
As with any first-of-its-kind feature, context is key. Super Mic depends on your device, OS, and the apps you use, and works best within recommended distances (closer in noisier environments). Dual Connection may delay or limit Super Mic activation, and some recording scenarios won’t support every function. Think of Super Mic as a powerful option—one you’ll use often once you find your flow.
Who it’s for
People who make frequent calls in noisy places and want clearer, more natural speech.
Creators and professionals who live by voice notes and quick ideas on the go.
Fans of transparent design who appreciate engineering you can see and feel.
Bottom line
Ear (3) places your voice at the center of the experience. By elevating the microphone and refining adaptive noise control, Nothing reframes what earbuds can do in the moments we talk, not just when we listen. If you’ve ever cupped an earbud mic with your hand to be heard, Super Mic is the feature you didn’t know you needed—now baked right into the case.
