Based on military helicopter headset designs The design of the Razer Black Shark was inspired by aviator headsets worn by attack helicopter pilots. They provide the same level of comfort needed to endure extended mission times & superior sound isolation for absolute comm&-clarity in the most frenzied situations. Superior sound isolation for distraction-free gaming & music playback With the circumaural design & leatherette sealant of the headset′s ear cups, block out all unwanted, ambient noise & only hear the awesome, intense audio of your games & music. Gaming on the go The Razer Black Shark′s detachable boom microphone makes this a highly versatile headset, at home both at a gaming setup & out on the streets for music playback. Go from immersive gaming audio & smack-talking foes at your desktop to listening to your music out & about in seconds. The combined audio/mic cable works with all portable audio/mobile/computing devices including the iPod, iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Android phones, Razer Blade, Macbook Pro, or today′s newer Ultrabooks. The included audio/mic splitter extension cable lets you use the combined audio/mic capabilities of the Razer Black Shark on computers that use separate 3.5mm ports for audio output & microphone input.