Astro A40 Gaming Headset /Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter Set Up

[@jake0618]

Step 1: turn chat (bottom left button) all the way up like in this video. Step 2: Extend your mic boom 6-8 inches from your mouth. If you don't know how the headset itself hooks up, go look at other videos before saying stupid shit like "we have to use stereo sound bla bla" no you don't. But the option is there. Once you turn the chat all the way up, this turns the stereo sound coming from adapter off. So that chat only is coming from adapter. All game sound is then coming from optical. As far as static voice, this is happening with all headsets with this adapter. You need to push it dramatically away from mouth. For now it is too sensitive and sounds like shit when at a normal distance from your mouth. Hope this clears up any confusion from his video. Good video

[@ShafGG]

Thanks for the video man, I imagined this is how one would go about using the astros for surround and chat but glad to see a video before taking the plunge :)

[@luis7suare7]

you dont have to use the xbox one adapter if you only gonna her sound? only for the mic?

[@powermaster84]

@Andrea Gulisano if you update your controller then you are good but make sure your mix amp has firmware version 3374

[@dylanw9177]

Does these A40's still work for xbox one?

[@SandrossAlim]

I get the crackling sound. It comes and goes. Hopefully they'll update the mixamp and chat adapter. BTW, I have the new astro mixamp w/ steelseries V2 combo. Thanks for the video!

[@xRePLay7]

I've just bought my 2014 Astro A40's, I haven't updated the mix amp yet, but I have updated the controller when it was not plugged in to the headset though. Would this be a problem even after I update my mix amp?

[@powermaster84]

@Christopher V Yes you can if you have a mixamp plugged into the optical output of the xbox one and it will be 7.1 dolby digital surround sound. You can still hear stereo audio from the game using the headset adapter but you can pretty much turn it off by pushing the chat button a few times until you hear a beep; this will give you only voice chat audio from the adapter.

[@NanoBLutz]

Have the same a 40 that u show and it does not come with 2.5mm cable to go from the adapter to mix amp

[@powermaster84]

Mine came with it but the headset adapter has a 3.5 mm input and it also comes with a small 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter cable.

[@Astrong417]

so you need that adapter for the talk back cable....thanks whats i needed to know

[@axthxny]

Can I use my astro a40s and the adapter and here game sound and voice at the same time? or will I need a mixamp? (PLEASE REPLY GETTING AN XBOX ONE SOON)

[@brandonchong4361]

I followed your review but I can't talk to my friends. The caves are al plugged in and I updated the stuff but when I talk , nothing picks up . It works on my 360 fine but no the one with the adapter. Please help!

[@TheBlazeClan101]

Can you still hear the audio of the game even without the chat adapter plugged into the controller? Or do I need chat plugged in to hear everything

[@wkgm11]

I have a set of tritton pros I can hear sound but still cant get the mike to work any tips?????

[@TheJnMGaming]

If i have Gen two Astro A40s with the new mix amp will this work, Please help i just got the xbox 360 edition and need to know if this will work.. Thanks

[@IamIcyy]

My 2.5mm cable isn't working. What store can I buy one from. I can't order anything online so I need a store.

[@iAMMONSTERFTW]

if you hear static on the headset its because you must update your controller or its because you have your controller plugged in and charging at the same time.

[@Victor-ne8lt]

Hey I have turtle beach x41's and I have the adapter I even bought a new talk back cable for it when I got the adapter, my problem is the mic won't pick up my voice. I have the controller updated and I unplugged my kinect. It shows that I have a mic connected but it won't pick up any kind of voice chat.

[@powermaster84]

I am not familiar with the Turtle Beach X41 at all so I honestly wouldn't what the issue could be but as far as the headset adapter you have set it up properly. the isuse might be linked to your X41 headset. I honestly recommend you switching to the Astros man.

[@MrCookieMunster3]

Do the a40's come with every cable?

[@termcginnis]

I plugged it all up but chat doesn't come through the headphones. Any ideas? Already updated to latest firmware.

[@powermaster84]

What firmware update does your mix amp has?

[@SomeGuyzAndATv]

Chris Reyes try downgrading to 3374 that might work

[@rapiidss513]

sorry to bother you but i got astro a 40s with an adapter and i did all the stuff that you said i can hear people in party chat but they can not hear me idk wat to do can someone please help thanks

[@CAO5clan]

Every wire you mentioned in this video.Does That Come in the Box?

[@powermaster84]

Yes, make sure that you also have the 3.5 to 2.5 audio adapter cable with your headset adapter

[@MX-eq2or]

Hii plz answer me powermaster. Does the mixamp 5.8 work with the xbox one too or not ?? Plz answer me someone

[@PachecoOwnz]

Did your headset come with the cord that plugs into the 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter and into the mixamp? Basically the XBL Controller Cable seen here www.astrogaming.com/xbl-controller-cable-%281.5m%29/3ACBL-HBM9U-715.html#start=1 I can't talk on the xbox one for some reason.

[@powermaster84]

Yes it did, I have the 2013 edition of the Astro A40 Gaming Headset with Mixamp.

[@joshmoore2807]

So I'm getting this headset and the adapter for Christmas is there any other cables I need?

[@powermaster84]

Everything that you need is in both products.

[@joshmoore2807]

powermaster84 okay thank you.

[@barbieusry2564]

So will I be able To here the game from the headset and chat. Or will the game audio come from the TV and chat from headset. I really don't know anything about headsets.

[@powermaster84]

Yes you will be able to hear both game and chat audio from the headset.

[@forbiddenmonkey7416]

Do you have to buy the 3.5 to 2.5 cable separate then?

[@powermaster84]

Nope the stereo headset adapter comes with a small adapter to separate them

[@forbiddenmonkey7416]

powermaster84 ohhh thanks!! :D

[@forbiddenmonkey7416]

powermaster84 has there been any new fixes to stop the mic playing up that you know of?

[@JPLiquids]

I have an elite controller do I still need to purchase xbox chat adapter for my chat to work? I can only hear audio but chat wont work

[@powermaster84]

All you need is a 3.5mm to 2.5mm audio cable

[@mexicaninparis]

I have the astro 40 gen2 mixamp and I can't hear people when they talk in game chat

[@LordKaolin]

Does the Astro A40's microphone works with direct line to the controller without the mix amp? or the Audio will just Run and you can't chat

[@powermaster84]

Yes but only if you are using the xbox one stereo headset adapter in you controller

[@LordKaolin]

Oh nice, so what's the different from not having the mix amp connected to the stereo adapter?

[@powermaster84]

the main difference is that you will get full 7.1 dolby digital surround sound using the mixamp and you will only get the stereo only using the headset adapter. you still need the adapter to be able to use the A40's mic for voice chat though.

[@LordKaolin]

Can you send me a picture or very small vid with amp and without amp some people says it doesn't so i just want to know :)

[@chadpursell1635]

Am I able to use the headset and plug it directly into the xbox one headset adapter without using the mix amp? Will the sound and mic work without the mix amp? I do not want to spend the money on a mix amp.

[@powermaster84]

+Chad Pursell Yes you can! you will get stereo sound though!

[@Weech.]

If my chat cable for my headset is 3.5 do I have to use the 3.5 to 2.5 adapter, or can I just plug it into the chat adapter without the 3.5 to 2.5 cable? I plan on using Turtle Beach DSS 7.1 with Kingston Hyper X clouds. Hopefully everything goes well. I assume it's pretty similar to this except the Hyper X clouds have a 3.5 voice cable. I didn't want to spend 130$ on a mixamp when the Turtlebeach DSS has always worked great for me, and is 110$ cheaper.

[@ZxfullregretzzxZ]

Sorry if this is a bit late, but the 3.5 to 2.5 cable adapter comes with the chat adapter. Hope this helped.

[@CrenshawCali]

I have same setup with astros and adapter...however my friends say its static in party chat and the game audio coming from my mixamp thru optical is static a lil bit..is there a wayto fix it?

[@powermaster84]

Microsoft and Astro Gaming are aware of this issue and for now they suggest to turn off the xbox one completely by holding the power button for 10 seconds then unplug the power brick when the light on it is orange. Also make sure to have the mic as far away from your mouth, have the mic facing down kinda touching your neck under your chin, Lol yeah I know but this works!

[@CrenshawCali]

Hey powermaster84...that does work but not all the time it seems..my mic on the adapter like goes completely out a lot and i have to do this method. Is the same happening to you as well? Like the mic goes out and then i hear people thru my headset as if i were using the kinect mic or something. this shit needs to get fixed like fa real tho..also it seems like the mic especially when you have the sound on the amp all the way up. You cant hardly hear anybody. also i have my chat volume all the way up as well..issue still exist.

[@Noah-cb3zu]

Any update on when the new astro firmware is going to release to stop the static sound when talking in party chat?

[@powermaster84]

I've been checking on a constant basis but the Xbox One April firmware update also included a update for the headset adapter, it sounds much better. make sure you update your controller if you haven't yet.

[@BeazTBonez]

How long is the cable from the headset to the mix thing? Is it longer than 12 feet? Need help

[@powermaster84]

Its about 6 feet but the USB and optical cable are at least 12

[@BeazTBonez]

do you think i can use it if i sit about 12 feet away do you think it will work?

[@powermaster84]

yeah definitely, I used to play on a big screen and I was sitting about 12 ft from it.

[@MatthewBlakeney86]

do you need the adapter if you havethe controller with the 3.5mm jack on the controller?

[@powermaster84]

+TheKookiemon86 not all just make rue that you have a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable for the mixamp and the controller

[@MatthewBlakeney86]

+powermaster84 oh ok

[@clank441]

My friend hears me not clean and there is sizzling in the backround. This is when i connect my astro with the mixamp over the adapter. if i connect it without the mixamp so only headset i have no issues with that. ive alreadyy updated my mixamp

[@powermaster84]

the latest firmware update that came out a few week ago makes the Mic sound worse! no one will be able to hear you properly because the Mic volume is so low so what Astro Gaming support suggest is to revert back to the previous update and make sure to have you Mic facing down by your neck & under your chin. Ugh I know but this is the only fix that most people are doing right now.

[@TC-ed4rh]

Do you buy the cable separately or do I only need the headset mix amp and adapter (what do I need to buy) someone please help it would make my day :)

[@powermaster84]

+ASFjeromesFAN Newer versions of the Astro A40s don't come with the cable that you need to connect the controller into the mixamp so you most likely have to buy it separately from the astro gaming website

[@Rescrewed]

Is there a setting I must change to get audio through my optical cable?

[@powermaster84]

Yes, go to display & sound of the xbox one and change the optical audio to bitstream out and then the bitstream format to dolby digital.

[@Augiezilla805]

I'm getting the new Polk striker headsets that are coming out this October

[@powermaster84]

those are stereo so meh!

[@catarinafattori2233]

Did you buy the Astros from their website? I can't find them in white anywhere! Thanks

[@powermaster84]

I got mine from Best Buy

[@One564]

Will you be able to have sound come out of the TV and headset?

[@powermaster84]

Yeah you can, the audio of the TV will come out from the HDMI out and the audio on the headset can either come from the digital optical if you have a mix amp or from the headset adapter itself if you connect the headset directly to there.

[@mattholmes06]

So if I buy the astro a40 the only extra thing I need is the Xbox pick adaptor?

[@powermaster84]

Yes you only need the Xbox One stereo headset adapter so you can use the A40 microphone for voice chat.

[@jordanjam1113]

I have everything plugged in but my mic doesn't work. I hear sound an all, but I just can't talk for some reason. Do you have any clue why?

[@powermaster84]

check the headset adapter and make sure that you push the chat button a few times until you hear a beep. hope that helps

[@TFADaryl]

Hi, question: is it possible to use the mix amp for game audio and music audio, say I wanna listen to music on my iPhone and connect it thru the mixamp and simultaneously play game audio and music audio in one headset? I don't know much about this stuff, I'm just figuring it out because I would really like to have that to listen to music when I want to.

[@powermaster84]

I haven't try that at all but just so you know the mix amp can only receive audio from one source and it only connects using a optical connection. Why would you wanna listen to music while using this headset anyways? This headset gives you a competitive advantage in games like call of duty, destiny, halo or battlefield.

[@powermaster84]

You know what? The mix amp has a MP3 auxiliary connection on the back so I went ahead and connected my iPhone using a auxiliary cable and I was able to listen to music while being on a game but the volume is so low on it though.

[@chrismcguinness829]

Hi - I have the same settings as you, the only issue I have is that I can't tell if people are coming from the left or the right. Did you have this issue? if so do you know the fix?

[@powermaster84]

I had a similar issue a few months back and the problem was the chat cable. I had to get it replaced and it worked fine after that.

[@sonykdark6817]

I have the update of the mix amp and the adapter I have the 3347 update but I still have the same problem any suggestions?

[@powermaster84]

don't know what to tell you man, I haven't had that issue anymore with the most recent updates but I am on the Xbox One Preview Update program and most likely I'll get to try the May update next week, I'll let you know if there any updates for the audio & headsets

[@Jagolago558]

is there a way I could have both voice and game volume coming from the headset

[@powermaster84]

yes, as long as you are using the right headset.

[@thedarkenedathlete273]

so if I buy the 360 version I can use for the one

[@krischapel]

when i use the bitstream out i have a buzzing noise that kills my ears. do you know why it does this or how to fix that? I have A40s

[@powermaster84]

Make sur that your optical cable is plugged in properly on the Xbox one and mix amp, if the problem persists then consider replacing the cable

[@benbradley9431]

Do you need kinect to be able to talk to people with the a40s ?

[@powermaster84]

No, the headset adapter is what's gonna give you voice chat.

[@ReactAllDay]

Are these gen 1 astros? Cuz I can't hear the audio from them.. Help pleaseee!

[@powermaster84]

No, mine are the 2013 edition. if you have anything before that then you need to upgrade to a newer one.

[@ReactAllDay]

How come? I just bought these from the astro website and they wont work.. i need help dude

[@powermaster84]

Which version of the A40s did you get? I also have the new gen A40 with Mixamp M8 for Xbox one. For that one all you need to do is update your controller on the device settings on the Xbox one

[@ReactAllDay]

i just bought the astro a40 gen 1 from the astro website with the mixamp pro. It says they are compatible with the xbox one but i cant hear any audio..

[@powermaster84]

Ns React I know that the 2013 edition of the A40 & Mixamp pro are not first gen. The first gen headsets and mixamp came out sometime on late 2011 early 2012 and I know those are not compatible with xbox one. If you have the 2013 edition then make sure to have the latest firmware update on the mixamp amp. here is a link and instructions on how to do it: www.astrogaming.com/firmware/firmware.html

[@howellbryce57]

I have the astros a40s wired with mix amp and I have done everything you said but it still won't let me talk. Any suggestions? powermaster84

[@howellbryce57]

@powermaster84

[@powermaster84]

Bryce Howell odd, do you have the 2013 edition?

[@Awscarlive]

+powermaster84 i do

[@chrisfarmer1284]

Does the Xbox one stereo headset adapter work with the Xbox 360 version astro a40??

[@powermaster84]

the one that is on my video is the xbox 360 version! so yes it works!

[@zainiacgaming1793]

Can you do a xbox one mic test please

[@Thephantomsquiggler]

Was curious if these are worth getting. I purchased the new surround sound turtle beaches for the Xbox one but I'm not very impressed. Does surround sound really make that much of difference compared to stereo. If not I will be returning my turtle beaches and getting the astro a 40 designed for Xbox one. Thanks!

[@powermaster84]

surround sound makes a huge difference! Especially when it comes to shooters like call of duty, halo or destiny. If you get the new A40 for xbox one, that one does stereo only because of the mixamp M8. Get the A50s instead or the A40s for Playstation 4 but make sure to get the headset adapter as well.

[@Thephantomsquiggler]

powermaster84​ so I did in fact purchase the a40s for Xbox one today. I am pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be upgrading to the a50s in the near future. Thanks for the response!

[@Thegamer12342]

A50's are not an upgrade. Save your money.

[@Thephantomsquiggler]

eric thanks for the advice. I agree. I'm liking my a 40s a lot not worth dishing out 300 more bucks for the 50s

[@moea4480]

I need help! I connected the adapter and updated the controller I heat the game but I can't hear my friends and I can't chat

[@powermaster84]

did you adjust the chat & volume button as I instructed on the video?

[@moea4480]

yes i did i can only hear the game but cant chat with friends

[@powermaster84]

Make sure that the Kinect is off for chat

[@moea4480]

yeah i did but i don't have a kinect

[@justdefy005]

Moe A Hey, did you ever figure this problem out? I'm having the same issue right now.

[@pulloutgame2strong821]

Good video man, i have a question i saw you have both, i had xbone then switvhed to ps4 around febuary , 3 close friends of mine got xbox one now so i kinda wana switch back..in your honest opinion which system do you use more? And like more? I saw you had both

[@powermaster84]

I personally play on the Xbox One more because most of my friends that I play online are there, I don't play online on the PS4 much but I do really like the exclusive that are available there. I don't like missing out on exclusives!

[@pulloutgame2strong821]

Yeah but uncharted 4 comes out late 2015 xD i think ima just go to xbox one, i have some cool people on ps4 but idk i got closer friends on xbox one

[@prototypeAleks]

A40 is a surround sound Headset but u only got a strereo adapter...so is this gonna be only stereo on Xbox One or do we get 7.1?

[@powermaster84]

I am using the xbox one headset adapter with the A40 headset just for voice chat . The game audio is fully 7.1 dolby digital because I have the A40 Mixamp Pro connected to the optical output of the xbox one. you can actually just get stereo audio if you connect the headset directly into the xbox headset adapter if you want.

[@prototypeAleks]

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[@louismuffin2268]

so say i am talking to someone on skype on my computer, would i be able to hear them and the game sound?

[@powermaster84]

yes

[@louismuffin2268]

cool. Thanks for the help, nearly bought the m80 but now im buying these!

[@powermaster84]

There you go!

[@maples_pal]

Does the actual mic sound good? I had the A50's and my friends said they sounded bad. Did I get a defected headset or do they all sound bad.

[@powermaster84]

They sound ok, just don't have the mic too close to your mouth

[@Hiiro576]

Do you need the mixamp because I got the a40's without the mixamp (because its cheaper of course) and I am not sure if you need it.

[@powermaster84]

+VenTiC Eclipse so which A40's did you get? the PC version or the Xbox One with the M8 mixamp?

[@Hiiro576]

powermaster84 The PC version

[@powermaster84]

ok the PC version comes with a specific cable that splits the audio and microphone signal, you won't be able to use that on the xbox one. You are gonna need a 3.5mm audio cable to connect the headset to a xbox one headset adapter in the controller or a controller that already has the 3.5mm connector. Best suggestion is to go all out and get the Astro Gaming A40 headset with the M80 Mixamp or the A40 TR.

[@Mayhemz.95]

whats the difference between this headset and the astro a40/m80? is the only difference that one comes with the mix amp and the other comes with m80?

[@powermaster84]

Yes the A40 that I have here on the video comes with the MixAmp Pro and you get 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound with it. I also have the new version with the M8 headset adapter and it only gives you Stereo Sound but the cool thing about it is that it has 3 eq settings.

[@Mayhemz.95]

powermaster84 Thanks for the reply. Which combos should i go for? astro a40 + mixamp + xbox adapter or the astro a40 + m80? Whats the party chat like for the astro+mixamp+xbox adapter? is it clear and can people hear you?

[@powermaster84]

Yes the microphone quality is really good, better than most other headset out there

[@Mayhemz.95]

Should i just get the astro a40 + mix amp + xbox chat adapter then? i can get all of the for around £115

[@powermaster84]

sure

[@squiddly007]

Silly question but I have done this, how do I tell that 7.1 is actually working?

[@powermaster84]

I was using the headset on the playstation 4 with call of duty ghost and now I can't tell the difference with the xbox one supporting dolby digital, sounds exactly the same now so I suppose that's the way I was able to tell

[@squiddly007]

powermaster84 am I right in thinking that if I am turning the chat/game audio on the mixamp and it is changing the volume then its working?

[@davidbjorkman8569]

Is it more mods on the mix AMp like sport and other shit

[@Lizini]

Hey man! How long are the cables in total when everything is plugged it? Estimate. Thanks! :)

[@powermaster84]

I sometimes play from my living room on a 46" LCD TV and I sit about 6-10 feet away from it and the cables reach me with no problem.

[@Lizini]

Oh yeah i wanted to know that, cause i play also sometimes in a living rood with a 50'' LCD TV. Thanks for the answer! :)

[@powermaster84]

You are welcome!

[@thomasaspe]

Do you know if the PC astro A40s are compatible with the xbox one as they are the only ones in my region that are pink :) Thanks

[@powermaster84]

Yeah they might if you are just using the adapter

[@gamemaster2826]

Hey my headset mic won't work even with that it'll work on Skype but I would need to hook up the mp3 cord to my phone for it to work

[@powermaster84]

Wolffy what do you mean your phone?

[@kuro_mono]

When using the adapter does it retain the A40's virtual surround sound?

[@powermaster84]

if you connect the headset directly to the mix amp then you'll only get stereo sound. you need a mixamp for the surround sound.

[@powermaster84]

powermaster84 I just noticed that didn't made sense, sorry for that. Anyways what I meant is that if you connect the headset directly to the adapter then you'll only get stereo sound, all you need the adapter for is so you can use the A40 microphone for chat. You need to use the mix amp for the surround sound.

[@Exayble]

You were talking about some difficulties on xbox with the Adapter

[@powermaster84]

I had difficulties at first but that was right when the headset adapter came out in March. Microsoft has released multiple patches since fixing all the issues with the headset adapter.

[@Exayble]

Ok so its fixed now? So everything works fine?

[@powermaster84]

Yeah, mine works just fine.

[@TheMNGS]

When I use my astro on Xbox one my friend sounds really quiet. Don't know if it's me or him. Also do you know if I update the mixamp to be used for Xbox one will it still work perfectly on the 360?

[@powermaster84]

it might be the headset adapter or may be you haven't updated your xbox one controller, try that. the firmware 3374 won't affect your mixamp at all because that was released way back before the xbox one came out. I also use the mix amp with my 360 and it works great.

[@TheMNGS]

i have updated the headset adaptor, i just dont understand why it doesn't work properly.

[@rattlers29]

I get no game volume through the optical cable. Any suggestions ? Thanks

[@powermaster84]

make sure that your audio setting are properly set on the xbox one and try a different optical cable if you have one

[@infdubstep]

For some reason when I have the adapter connected I hear the game audio twice like its saying it again and when I disconnect it its fine I don't know what to do

[@powermaster84]

You might have both audio coming from the adapter and optical. Push the chat button on the adapter until you hear a beep. That will help

[@philliesfanaticify]

I ordered the Xbox 360 editiion, what parts do I need to get for the headset to work the xbox one with the mixamp

[@powermaster84]

Just the Xbox One Headset Adapter

[@philliesfanaticify]

powermaster84 Where can I get one of those? Thanks

[@powermaster84]

+Gavin Adkins I don't mean to sound like a douche but are you serious? Where do you get your games and accessories? Think about that and you might find your answer

[@philliesfanaticify]

+powermaster84 really... I was just asking a question. I can't find one. I'd just like a link

[@powermaster84]

+Gavin Adkins Best Buy or Amazon bro

[@whatintarnation4969]

Can you tell a big difference between the stereo and the surround sound

[@h6wie]

Yes, you will be able to pinpoint where the enemies are a LOT better than with stereo

[@MrBenjiiii]

You mean with Surround

[@h6wie]

MrBenji i said than stereo meaning surround

[@quicky4059]

I have a problem on this. Every time I play call of duty I have to turn the knob to hear my friends I'm playing with. I lose the Dolby digital sound. Help anybody?

[@Bievahh]

Do you lose out on 7.1 surround when you have the adapter?

[@powermaster84]

Nope because the 7.1 surround audio is coming from the optical output & the mix amp not the adapter. If you are not using a mix amp and connect the headset directly to the adapter then all you get is stereo sound.

[@Bievahh]

powermaster84 Alright sweet. Just making sure before I buy it.

[@ambergarcia8957]

Does the optical cable come with the a40s or do you buy it separate?

[@powermaster84]

Yes it does but you need the official xbox one stereo headset adapter so you can hear voice chat. There is a newer version that you can get from best buy or from astro gaming directly: www.bestbuy.com/site/astro-gaming-a40-wired-dolby-7-1-surround-sound-gaming-headset-for-playstation-3-playstation-4-pc-and-mac-black-gray/8359124.p?id=1219328762058&skuId=8359124

[@ambergarcia8957]

The thing next to the headset?

[@powermaster84]

yes

[@miraahx]

Can I use a 2.5 to 3.5 mm cable that I connect to the mixamp with the 2.5 end in the hole where it's drawn a controller and the other 3.5 end connected directly to the adapteur without the little extra cable that convert 3.5 to 2.5 cause i don't have the xbox 360 chat cable

[@powermaster84]

+MIRACLES get this and it will solve all your problems, thats what I am using now: www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/cables-parts/ear-force-xbox-one-ps4-chat-cable-in-box/497

[@miraahx]

powermaster84 it's a 2.5 to 3.5 right? so it doesn't matter if i buy an other one than the one you linked me? And to connect it with my headset can i put the 2.5 end in the mixamp and the other 3.5 end directly on the adapter without the extra cable right? please answer me bro i'am a little bit lost

[@powermaster84]

just get that cable, thats all you need. the mix amp has a 2.5mm connection for the controller and the headset adapter has a 3.5mm connection. The cable that I suggested you to get is 3.5 to 2.5 so problem solved!

[@miraahx]

yeah but i live in France and there isn't any "turtle beach" market so i have to order it and it'll take too long... But if the xbox one adapter comes with a 3.5male to 2.5 female can i use a 2.5 to 2.5 male to connect my mixamp to it?

[@powermaster84]

yes

[@alipersian846]

You think the mix am is worth it ? On call of duty ghost

[@powermaster84]

Yes! You will be able to hear 7.1 surround sound with it and on COD Ghosts you will can hear enemies foot steps better and where exactly they are coming from

[@castro10122]

i got some fucked up static sound on dobly digital but when it plays stereo its all good are you getting this problem

[@powermaster84]

Really? I haven't had issues with dolby digital but make sure you have the optical cable plugged in all the way into the Xbox One, if the problem persists then you might have to replace that cable.

[@krischapel]

did you mean bitsream output is when you get the horrible sound? i have the same issue! stero uncompressed doesnt have the sound but bitstream does!

[@krischapel]

if anyone knows what is wrong pls let me know. thank you!

[@castro10122]

krischapel i think they got to update there shit what i do is just hard reset the xbox to green screen works fine for a bit so maybe that will do a temp fix cause i heard there updating all that real soon.

[@powermaster84]

I use my headset every day and I haven't had that issue yet, make sure that if you are using the 2013 mix amp to have the latest firmware update that came out last year. Update your controller if you haven't yet.

[@cman6032]

i tried plugging the a40's directly into the adaptor and it sounds really quit no matter what i do i cant get the volume if the game to go up is there a setting im doing wrong ?

[@powermaster84]

Have you updated your controller?

[@cman6032]

I did.

[@javiergarza4360]

Its the same set up process as the a30 right?

[@powermaster84]

Yep, as long as you are using the 2013 mix amp

[@sonykdark6817]

My mic works but only when is so close to my mouth and the volume is so low coming from the mic I hear that I have to go back to the past update but I dont know how I need help

[@powermaster84]

Astro gaming released an firmware update specifically for the Xbox one & PlayStation 4 recently but that just made the mic sound way much lower so they suggested to revert back to firmware 3374. Make sure your mix amp has this firmware, the Xbox one April update has an update for the headset adapter as well so make sure to update your controller too.

[@BuzzDesiqns]

Hi where did you get the headset adapter?

[@powermaster84]

I got it from the online Microsoft Store

[@oCiberr]

Where did you get the 3.5mm to 2.5mm Audio Adapter?

[@powermaster84]

It comes with the headset adapter

[@powermaster84]

If you buy the Headset Adapter by itself like the one that I have on the video then it comes with it! you can see it listed as "Included" on the side of the box as " 2.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Jack Adapter"

[@adrianrojas230]

why is it that I hear a little static noise like every minute can you help me out and I just bought my Astros but I got them refurnished

[@powermaster84]

This is a known issue by both Microsoft and Astros Gaming. There is already a fix for that on the upcoming April title update for the Xbox one! I am previewing the second build of the update and the fix is already there!

[@adrianrojas230]

should I wait for the update or return the Astros

[@powermaster84]

I updated my mix amp and now my friends tell me that I sound worse while I talk through the mic

[@adrianrojas230]

do you know when the new update is going to come out?

[@powermaster84]

the most recent update came out last friday but that just makes the mic sound too low so they are making a new update but no word yet on when it comes out

[@VoidedVisuals]

So I don't want chat I just want game sound and I have everything besides the adapter can I still hear the game sound with out the adapter ?

[@powermaster84]

Yeah as long as you have the mixamp connected to the xbox one

[@VoidedVisuals]

thanks now im trying to hear the game chat i got the adapter but i can hear chat that well

[@powermaster84]

Make sure you push the chat button a few times until you hear s beep and then do the same for the + volume button

[@ReactEternal]

I know how to setup it up but my friend keeps telling me the chat sounds terrible and cracking do you know a fix ?

[@powermaster84]

According to Astro Gaming support, it is a known issue and they are gonna release a firmware update very soon for the mixamp. The crackling is due to microphone being to close to your mouth. They suggest to have the mic far away like pointing all the way down close to your neck.

[@btp9578]

Pls answer is that the 2013 a40?

[@powermaster84]

Yes!

[@xray5360]

My controller is fully updated but it won't connect anymore with the headset adapter. How do I fix it?

[@powermaster84]

Really? you know I had a similar problem and it turned out to be the chat cable from my headset. I had to buy a new one and it know works great!

[@TheMrFrank101]

CAN YOU PLZ DO THIS FOR THE A5OS ASWELL ? THNX:)

[@powermaster84]

Yes you can!

[@CarlosAyalaTheJukeBoxHero]

Whats really impressive is that your ps display is still working :)

[@powermaster84]

Don't jinx it man, I love that display!

[@CarlosAyalaTheJukeBoxHero]

LOL yeah i used to love it too, actually, im planning on getting another one, reallllllyyyy good display! Great vid by the way...

[@tPlukey]

can u hear game sound like gun shots foot steps

[@powermaster84]

Yes! It works great playing Call Of Duty, Battlefield & Titanfall!

[@XxToxicLemonzXx]

do you need to adapter to hear game sound?

[@powermaster84]

You only need it for voice chat because the game audio is coming from the optical output of the xbox one to the MixAmp Pro

[@famillecouturnault]

Does the mic work well in game chat?

[@powermaster84]

Yes!

[@sniperuptop]

Whats the difference between this and the Astro A40 xbox 1 edition?

[@powermaster84]

The xbox one edition comes only with a new stereo headset adapter called MixAmp M8, I also have that one and it comes with 3 EQ presets. If you want true quality 7.1 surround sound then get the same A40 with MixAmp Pro that I got here on the video.

[@BudgiePanic]

powermaster84 could you put the links to this A40 and the mix amp somewhere please? I got quite a bit of money 4 Christmas so I'm willing to get this stuff I just don't know where

[@powermaster84]

punckys101 This is the new gen Astro A40 with MixAmp Pro, you can get it at best buy for $250.00 and the box doesn't advertise anything about working with the xbox one but it actually does. The only thing you are going to need is an xbox one stereo headset adapter so you can voice chat using this headset. www.bestbuy.com/site/astro-gaming-a40-wired-dolby-7-1-surround-sound-gaming-headset-for-playstation-3-playstation-4-pc-and-mac-black-gray/8359124.p?id=1219328762058&skuId=8359124

[@BudgiePanic]

powermaster84 thx m8, only problem is that I don't live in america. In my country this actually costs around 322 dollars, yeah I'm still gonna try to get it but right now I only 170 dollars

[@powermaster84]

What country?

[@KillermanV3]

The Astro A40 is a Stereo Headset when you use it for Xbox One?

[@powermaster84]

Nope. It's 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround because is running through the optical output of the Xbox One, the March Firmware Update added this new feature. All you use the Headset Adapter for is to use the Microphone of the Astro A40 so that way you don't have to use the Kinect or the regular chat headset around your neck to talk.

[@Bl0OdYShAdOw]

Why don't these headphones work for the Xbox one? I have everything set up as you do in the video and nothing will work.

[@powermaster84]

They work for me, keep in mind that I am using the 2013 version of the A40s

[@KingChrisXX]

i thought the adapter comes with a chat headset and the xb1?

[@h6wie]

No, the separate adapter is 25$ and it doesn't come with