Ready to use, plug and play in less than 60 seconds. The USB port supplies power to the microphone and headphones. Great view, everything is illuminated! The ear pads are very soft and comfortable, full size. They offer enough external bandwidth so you can still talk to others in the room but have full audio quality to immerse yourself in whatever audio you're listening to. on top. I tried the mic in several places, above/below/near/far from the lips. It picks up well from any position. Omnidirectional microphone. All in all a good price for a stylish and powerful headset!