The mute button may mute the microphone or the audio from your phone or music player, or both.
The volume control may only affect the incoming audio rather than the microphone output.
You may be able to mute the microphone during the call, which is useful for conference calls.
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you’re free to also end the call using an end call button.
This result can vary from model to model, so read the fine print first.
Features of In-Line Microphones
Omnidirectional or 360-degree microphones capture sound from any direction.
In general, in-line mics are not of the highest quality and may not be suitable for sound recording.
