Abstract: A method of eliminating interference components in a microphone signal by generating a compensation signal and subtracting the compensation signal from the microphone signal. The compensation occurs completely in the frequency domain and the output signal is processed in the frequency domain as well. Measures for reducing the expenditure during the signal processing are specified. For example, advantageous modifications provide that a filter setting, obtained during a preceding speech pause, be used for eliminating interference in a voice signal and/or that the simulation filter be divided into several partial filters for long pulse responses. In particular, the invention is suitable for eliminating interference signal components, e.g., caused by a radio or the like, from a voice input signal in a motor vehicle, the source signal of which is available as reference signal.