KORG NC-Q1 WH - Bluetooth DJ Headphones with Hybrid Active Cancellation, Intelligent Monitoring, and 36 Hour Battery Life (White)

KORG NC-Q1 WH - Bluetooth DJ Headphones with Hybrid Active Cancellation, Intelligent Monitoring, and 36 Hour Battery Life (White)

The KORG NC-Q1 WH introduces a new way to monitor in noisy environments—DJ booth, drum set, front of house —by combining hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) with intelligent attenuation of incoming sound and lightning-fast touch control. Its ANC system integrates internal and external (feed-forward + feed-back) microphones optimized to operate at very high SPL levels, stably reducing noise where other headphones start to distort. The result is clear, balanced, and confident listening, with a frequency response of 10 Hz to 25 kHz and a 41 mm multi-layer PEEK/PU diaphragm in a closed-back design.

As a professional tool, they incorporate Smart Monitoring and Sound Enhancing to decide what you hear from the outside: choose right , left or both ear, adjust the volume and apply one of the 6 EQ presets (High Boost / High Cut / Low Boost / Low Cut / Mid Scoop / Flat) without removing the headphones. In addition, with a tap on the right dome ( Tap on / Tap off ) you can activate or deactivate these functions on the fly. In terms of connectivity, they offer Bluetooth with support for SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX-LL (low latency) and aptX-HD , access to Siri / Google Assistant and hands-free calling with beamforming processing for clear voice capture. The internal battery provides up to 36 hours per charge (approx. 3.5 h recharge).

Controls combine physical buttons , switches , and a responsive touch dome; the Multi-Function switch handles play/pause/fast forward/rewind, and if you take off the headphones, Smart Pause pauses playback on the device and resumes it when you put them on. They come with a 1.5m stereo mini-jack cable , a 3.5 → 6.35mm adapter , a carrying pouch , and a USB cable . White finish with replaceable ear cushions (reference NC-EP1 WH, optional).

Main features

• Hybrid ANC (internal/external mics) tuned for very high SPL environments.
• Smart Monitoring & Sound Enhancing : External ear monitoring (L/R/both), volume control and 6 quick EQs.
• Clear, wide-range audio : 41mm PEEK/PU diaphragm, closed-back design, 10Hz–25kHz .
• Intuitive controls : touch dome, buttons and Multi-Function switch with smart pause when removed.
• Bluetooth with SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX-LL/aptX-HD , voice assistants and beamforming in calls.
• Up to 36 h of battery life ; approx. 3.5 h of charging time; internal 1,200 mAh Li-Po battery.
• Comfort and insulation : memory foam and structure that minimizes noise transmitted through the headband.
• Compatible with Sonarworks SoundID Reference for headphone calibration (profile available).

Product benefits

• Real hearing protection : stable attenuation and ANC in the booth, stage, or engine room.
• Professional performance : Instant EQs, selective ear monitoring, and low latency with aptX-LL for cue squaring.
• Versatility : Multi-protocol Bluetooth, voice control and analog cable included for tables, interfaces or players.
• Comfort for long days : high-comfort materials and long-lasting battery life.

Use cases

• DJ : Monitor the booth through your chosen ear and apply a quick treble or bass boost without removing your headphones.
• Drums and backline : effective attenuation of transients (kick drum, snares) and stable click or mix listening.
• FOH/Live Sound : Hands-free calling with beamforming and quick touch control during rehearsals and shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What codecs does it use with iPhone? On Apple devices, it works with AAC ; aptX and its variants are designed for compatible Android/PC devices.
• Can I replace the ear cushions? Yes, they are interchangeable (NC-EP1 replacements in black or white, sold separately).
• Do they include an audio cable? Yes, a 1.5 m stereo mini jack and a 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter .

Description for projects

KORG NC-Q1 WH headphones (DJ, Bluetooth). Type: closed-back dynamic ; 41 mm PEEK/PU diaphragm; response 10 Hz–25 kHz . Hybrid ANC (feed-forward/feedback), Smart Monitoring with 6 EQ (High/Low Boost, High/Low Cut, Mid Scoop, Flat) and ear selection. Bluetooth 4.1 with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX-LL, aptX-HD codecs, voice assistants and beamforming in calls. Li-Po 1,200 mAh battery, charge approx. 3.5 h , autonomy up to 36 h . Physical controls + touch dome, smart pause. Analog minijack connection (includes 1.5 m cable) and 3.5 → 6.35 mm adapter. Dimensions 158.5 × 204 × 84 mm ; weight ≈321 g (without cable); includes carrying bag and USB cable .