Standard Profile E-Max Hearing Protection Combines Great Circuitry With a Standard Ear Cup For Better Protection. The Two microphones In The E-Max Amplify Sounds Below 85 decibels, Which amplifies Normal Communication, Range commands, And Environmental Sounds. Above 85 decibels, The microphones Shut Off For a Split Second To Protect The shooter's Hearing. Two microphones - One In Each Cup - Give The User True Stereo Sound And Allow The User To Identify The Directional Source Of a Sound. Runs On 2 AAA Batteries(Not Included).