The new AKG K 271 MKII combines the comfort of around-the-ear ear cups and closed-back design with high ambient noise blockage to create a headphone that is perfect for critical studio listening and tracking. Thanks to its Varimotion XXL drivers, the K 271 MKII delivers the pristine sound quality and precise sonic detail to let you hear all your music. The K 271 MKII also features an automatic mute switch built into the headband that kiils the audio when the headphone is taken off to prevent feedback and signal bleed into live microphones. The K 271 MKII is comfortable to wear for long studio sessions thanks to the time-proven AKG headband design. The leather headband the gimbal-suspended ear cups provide automatic, comfortable fit and take the weight and force of the headphone off your ears. The K 271 MKII als features AKG"s detachable input cable with a locking 3-pin mini-XLR connector to make transportation and storage easy plus service is easy if ever necessary. The K 271 MKII comes complete with a deluxe package of accessories including a 10-ft straight cable, a 16.5 coiled cable, a set of leatherette and a set of cushy velour ear pads so that you can equip the headphone to suit your application and select whichever option is most comfortable for you. Built in Vienna, Austria, the K 271 MKII will please the pickiest listener.