Being classified as a headset the Kave's required to have a microphone. This is attached to the left ear-cup. Although the mic is not retractable it is removable and simply unplugs, featuring a coaxial jack. The mic allows for full rotation when it is plugged in. When the Kave has USB power - the tip that has a clear LED, illuminates blue. The contact point between the headset and mic also emits a cool blue glow. If you have the mic set to mute the blue glow disappears, so this is a good indicator as to whether the mic is on or off.



The Kave comes with a control hub that is named "Tip 'N' Control Desktop Remote". With this device you can scroll through the volume by spinning the large circular wheel - it doesn't have any indicators but spinning clock-wise increases volume and anti-clockwise decreases volume. Pressing the middle of the circle mutes playback. We also have a mute button for the Microphone.



Opening the lid reveals equalizers that allow you to control center, front, rear and bass tones. Additionally we can switch between sound-profiles on the remote, there are two settings. Game and Movie. A little later we will monitor the usage on this remote to see how well it operates.



Being able to alter center, front, rear and bass means that the Kave features 5.1 audio attributes. So, running from the remote are 4 cables that plug into the sound card on your computer. Grouped with these cables is a USB2.0 connector that gives the unit overall power to function. The audio cables which are 3.5mm have covers on to protect and preserve longevity.

With such cabling it does mean things can get a little messy at the back of the machine.