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On the right edge, you'll notice a volume jog dial for incoming chat audio and a backlit button for switching between speaker and headset mode.

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The SEVEN Series headsets for console and PC come with Turtle Beach's state-of-the-art, touch capacitive Audio Control Unit which gives players the ability to instantly change the mix of game, chat and microphone audio levels to provide a competitive advantage in changing game situations.

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The block includes colorful little buttons that say text, photo, quote, link, chat, audio, and video.

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Chat, audio and video functions between the tablet and other computers does work, but not between the tablet and other mobile devices.

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With full mobile compatibility and analog inputs, the Z22 is the first PC headset featuring Chat Boost, variable Bass and Treble Boost for a powerful audio performance across the sonic spectrum.

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