what is transparency mode

Transparency mode is a feature found in many headphones, including Apples AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. It allows you to hear the world around you without removing your earbuds or headphones. Essentially, it mixes outside sounds with your audio, so you can hear what's going on around you while still listening to music or other audio. Transparency mode works by using microphones to pick up external sounds and channeling those sounds into the headphone speakers, amplifying surrounding sounds in addition to the music or other audio you’re listening to. It can be a convenience feature that allows you to leave the earphones in your ears in situations where it would be inconvenient to remove them. Some people use transparency mode as a safety feature, since it allows them to enjoy music and other content at low volumes without being oblivious to threats around them.