The ATH-WS55i Solid Bass headphones feature an in-line three-button remote that provides the ability to control volume/ play/ pause/ fast forward and rewind music playback functions on compatible Apple devices. The remote also lets iPhone users answer calls over the headphones/ or while talking via Skype or VoIP on an iPhone/ iPad or iPod touch��. The microphone has an omnidirectional pickup pattern (it picks up sound from all directions) and is designed for high-quality/ intelligible response/ enabling the wearer's voice to be clearly transmitted without having to speak directly into the mic.<br />