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On the outside of the left earcup you'll find an input for the unit's detachable microphone.
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The right earcup features an easily removable magnetic cover that houses a single battery pack, making it a breeze for quick swaps.
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Unlike the A40s, which have a built-in cord, the A30s have a quick-release cord which plugs in just below the left earcup.
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On the inside of the left earcup you'll find another Xbox sync button, and on the inside of the right one you'll find a power button.
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Moving to the underside of the left earcup, you'll find a 3.5mm boom microphone insert and a short cable with a quick disconnect dongle attached at the end.
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We have little concern that the cable could be ripped from the earcup thanks to its cloth wrap and rubber connection, but its proprietary nine-pin connector ensures you'll be stuck to Turtle Beach for replacement cables.
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The revised cabling setup allows 3.5mm cables to plug directly into the headsets, making for easier replacements and swapping (previous versions had you connect to a short cable hung from the earcup, with a dual-pole connector).
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Moving to the front, the left earcup has a click button that allows you to switch from the optical input or the stereo input on the base, while the right cup controls the four EQ options that are available.
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With the Zik, which can connect to your smartphone or computer wirelessly via Bluetooth (there's a wired option, too), you simply swipe up or down on the surface of the earcup to make your music louder or softer, respectively.
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