Headphone system with retractable microphone

A wireless audio headphone system comprising:

• a curved semi-rigid band member for securing the system to the head of a user, the band member comprised of a first distal end for securing a first ear piece having a housing and second opposite distal end for securing a second ear piece having a housing;
• an audio transducers disposed with each housing for generating audible sound;
• an audio signal circuit in communication with each audio transducer and a microphone;
• a power management circuit associated with a power source for providing and managing electric power to components of the system;
• at least one first wireless audio transceiver disposed within at least one of the first ear piece housing or second ear piece housing and in communication with the audio circuit ;
• a second wireless audio transceiver associated with a handheld gaming controller and in wireless communication with the at least one first audio transceiver, wherein the first and second wireless audio transceivers are configured to wirelessly communicate signals;
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• a microphone boom member disposed within the first or second ear piece, the boom member configured to secure the microphone, the boom member associated with a boom release mechanism, the boom member having a deployed position wherein when the boom release mechanism is engaged, the boom extends from the housing, and the microphone is operational, the boom member having a retracted position wherein when the boom release mechanism is disengaged the boom is retracted into the housing, such that the boom is substantially flush with the housing, and the microphone is non-operational.