How to Mute a Turtle Beach Headset: Flip Mic or Press Button

To mute a Turtle Beach headset, flip the microphone boom arm up or press the dedicated mute button on the headset itself. This hardware-based control instantly silences your microphone without navigating console menus, with specific methods varying by model such as the Stealth Pro, Stealth 500, Recon 70, and Recon 200 Gen 2.

How to mute Turtle Beach headset with flip-to-mute

Most Turtle Beach headsets use a flip-to-mute mechanism. The microphone boom arm acts as a physical switch; moving it to a specific position mutes or unmutes the mic. An audible tone confirms the state change on supported models.

On the Recon 70, flip the microphone boom up and out of the way to mute. Flip it back down to unmute.
On the Recon 200 Gen 2, flip the microphone boom up to mute. Lower it to unmute.
On the Stealth 500 (Xbox version), flip the microphone all the way back to mute. Flip it all the way forward to unmute. You will hear a tone when the mic changes state.

Using the mute button on Stealth Pro models

Stealth Pro models offer multiple mute methods depending on whether the removable microphone boom is installed.

Stealth Pro for PlayStation

If the removable microphone boom is installed, flip the mic up to mute and down to unmute. An audible tone confirms the change.
If the removable microphone boom is removed, the headset switches to its built-in microphone. Press and hold the Superhuman Hearing button for 2 seconds to mute or unmute the built-in mic.

Stealth Pro II Xbox

Flip the microphone all the way back to mute and all the way forward to unmute.
When the removable microphone boom is disconnected, the built-in microphone is muted by default. Briefly hold the MODE button to mute or unmute the built-in mic.

What happens when you remove the mic boom

On the Stealth Pro for PlayStation, removing the microphone boom during use automatically switches the headset to its built-in microphone and mutes it. On the Stealth Pro for PlayStation, if the removable mic boom is removed during use, the headset switches to its built-in mic and automatically mutes. On the Stealth Pro II Xbox, the built-in microphone is muted by default when the removable mic is disconnected, requiring you to briefly hold the MODE button to unmute it. For Stealth Pro II Xbox, the built-in mic is muted by default when the removable mic is disconnected.

Troubleshooting when mute doesn't work

Check for an audible tone or LED state change as documented for your specific model. If you do not hear a tone or see a light change, the mute may not have engaged.
Verify you are using the correct control for your microphone type. Flip-to-mute models require moving the boom arm fully to the mute position. Stealth Pro models require the Superhuman Hearing or MODE button for the built-in mic, not the boom arm.
Power cycle the headset by turning it off, disconnecting it from the device, waiting a few seconds, then reconnecting and powering on.
Check all cable connections for a secure fit, especially when connecting gaming headsets to consoles.
Mic monitoring can be turned on or off through the Swarm II app for Stealth 500 for Xbox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mute the mic and still hear game audio?

Yes. Muting the microphone on a Turtle Beach headset only silences your voice transmission. Game audio, chat audio from others, and all other headset output continues to play normally.

How do I unmute?

Perform the reverse action of your mute method: flip the microphone boom back to its active position, press the mute button again, or briefly hold the Superhuman Hearing or MODE button again on Stealth Pro models.

What if my model doesn't have a flip mic or mute button?

All Turtle Beach headsets documented by the manufacturer use either flip-to-mute or a dedicated mute button. If you cannot locate either control, consult your model's quick-start guide for the specific button or switch location, as it may be on the ear cup, control module, or inline cable.