The 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Headset helps protect your hearing and can help promote auditory situational awareness and communications in challenging environments. Some versions are equipped with a downlead cable for connection to a radio via a push-to-talk (PTT), and a noise cancelling speech microphone for communication in noise. Earplug mode to help maintain auditory situational awareness when used in combination with passive earplugs. Soundscaping to help with radio communication and speech intelligibility in noise. Advanced listening mode featuring Mission Audio Profiles (MAP) to help maximize audibility based on the acoustical environment. Earplug mode to help maintain auditory situational awareness when used in combination with passive earplugs.