How To Use Wireless Headset with Elgato on Xbox Series X|S (Record Chat Audio)

[@MidnightMan]

Hey guys! I hope this video helps those of you looking to use a wireless headset with your Xbox Series S/X Elgato setup. This can be a little tricky as Xbox cannot use USB mic connected to the console, and game chat (not Xbox party chat) audio get's re-routed any time headsets are connected to the console. (Check METHOD #1) If you own an Xbox compatible wireless headset and a USB mic + only care about recording game audio with Xbox party chat (Check METHOD #2) If you're looking to use ANY wireless headset for chat and commentary + record game audio, game chat, and Xbox party chat + the ability to hear alerts, Spotify, etc. - Windows OS only, Mac users I recommend running Bootcamp or Parallels Comment if you have any questions, or DM my socials linked in the description!

[@test_depth_gaming6767]

So using this method, How do i add commentary via a second mic while dead in game? SLOBS Doesn't want to recognize my second mic now that have that headset plugged in

[@axelrivas2914]

Is this is the same if you have a PS5 ? I’m using Astros A50 also I have the wave link 3

[@MARTIN-jc1qw]

Same for ps5?

[@aktref7831]

How do you connect the Astro a50 with the Elgato HD60st on Xbox bc I can’t find a video on KZbin that can explain it to me?

[@Chillywilly504]

@@test_depth_gaming6767 use a separate source on OBS then add your mic.

[@NiloHiggz]

Man, after two years of putting down and picking up because i couldn’t figure this out has finally come to an end. Thank you my good man 👍🏿. 5 stars.

[@Stryk3r300]

So basically, if I want to be able to get everything I want in my streams I need a wired headset and a separate mic for commentary.

[@MidnightMan]

Not necessarily, this video shows you can use a wireless headset and still get everything recorded. Follow method 2 if you need game chat audio, otherwise you’ll need to use chat link cable wired from controller

[@hasanalikaragz7608]

​@@MidnightManwhat to do if my headset is usb plug instead of jak or wireless??

[@ValddBaginaa]

Get a chatlink cable to plug into your controlller headset and the elgato

[@FluffyMexicanik]

Im running an astro a50 on xbox with the hd60x...i found in the game settings on COD in the cod settings for audio find party chat output and change from headset to speakers....worked for me without the chatlink cable at all

[@braxtonburger1516]

@@FluffyMexicanikwhat’d you do?

[@amb158]

This is perfect. Still a bit peeved that PlayStation hasn’t figured this out yet since I use both Xbox and PlayStation depending on what I’m playing, but luckily I still use a wired headset on the PlayStation and can just use a chat link.

[@Joeshcast]

I gotta say, you are THE MAN. Thank you, for all these videos. You’ve made my journey to start streaming SO easy.

[@MidnightMan]

Glad to help!

[@wesordo6999]

Hey Midnight! I was able to stay wireless (Astro A20) simply by adding an audio source to SLOBS selecting my Elgato HD60 S+ capture card. Game sound AND party chat goes throught that source. I stream with an iMac. You might want to investigate my solution. Cheers and keep up those awesome videos!

[@MidnightMan]

Thanks for sharing! I created a setup like this and had the party chat come through no problem, but still had issues with game chat.

[@RHYMA24]

Hmm can you give a bit more of a specific explanation? Im trying to figure this out as well!

[@MidnightMan]

Basically try the first method I show in this video. You have your headphones wireless connected to Xbox while everything you need (except game chat) is recorded in OBS.

[@RHYMA24]

@@MidnightMan Just by adding an audio source?

[@wyatt2414]

This is the exact same setup as me. Can you explain this more of adding this audio source?

[@Shredded1988]

Please can you tell how you got input and output up on the xbox app as mine just says game bar needed for voice chat and 1 is installed with app already just doesn't seem to be working

[@acegnosis3793]

Can you use a USB mic for commentary in Method #2 and still have game audio also.. ???

[@GOATFEVER]

Thanks for the guide, this is my new set up 😁

[@Ronnie_G]

I really appreciate you breaking all of this down. I'm looking to get into video game streaming and you have great details on how to get started, with multiple ways to get it done. thanks brother!

[@VictoriumGaming]

My issue is that I can hear the game chat setup on the elgato since my output is on "speaker and headset" but when I turn on my wireless Xbox series x headset to talk the elgato no longer hears the game chat. All other audio is fine. Any input?😬

[@d_benzzo]

Method 1, isn't really explained well. It's not as simple as you make it. I downloaded elagto 4K utility and my wireless headset is connecting to my xbox, I can't hear myself in the party. All i hear is game audio.

[@Norte_03]

Can you do a video for the El gato Neo capture card? Having a hard time connecting my party audio to the stream, I can hear my friends but my voice is not on the stream but everything else is. FYI im using a wired headset.

[@PandaSavageTV]

Can I do this with a ps4?

[@frrxzer]

I stream off my pc using a capture card to my xbox. i bought the chat link so my streams can hear my game chat but when i plug the chat link into my arctis 9x wireless my teammates can’t hear me and the stream still can’t hear game chat audio. can anyone help me please

[@V4llued]

Okay Midnight, u did great for this… but an additional challenge here, can we still play music on the PC and not let it upload to the VOD? Without losing all the sounds of game chat

[@Cameron_Gaming]

🦸🏾‍♂️ Midnightman-to the rescue!!!! 🦸🏾‍♂️

[@MidnightMan]

👨‍⚕️🏥

[@noHeadsupdisplay4K]

MidnightMan has made good videos for years.

[@meganmccandless1130]

Hey! I hope someone can help! I used method two and everything works great! But my only problem now is that whenever I play fortnite now certain buttons don’t work? Anyone else gave this problem?

[@BlackAeonAngel]

omg yes or my controller has a mind of its own! did you find a fix?

[@ManCityGaming47]

No, you don’t if you want Chat to work with your headset, go to settings under chat audio change it from headset to speakers(you’ll be able to hear the chat through your headset and your streaming software), and you’ll be able to record your Chat party, and your other mic that skin next to the computer will be the same thing as your headset mic audio. You just have to have an extra mic connected to your PC.

[@p4phenomenal]

Does this mean that if I choose not to use a capture card at all and capturing game play in OBS by remote play only (window/screen capture) I can connect my wired headphone to my mac and be able to capture all audio: game play, game and party chat and stream commentary?

[@ginoandamanda]

Dude. Thanks a bunch. You help me with these audio mazes. Appreciate the videos.

[@ITZ_REVIX]

My only issue is, is that having the second method done, I can hear the audio from 3 sources. The Xbox party, the remote party, and the obs. Anyway to fix that???

[@GshockDRe]

Okay okay now PlayStations turn. Also you should do video on how to properly wire your streamdeck as a sound board to record your sound and people to hear you play them. It can be done!

[@deformsreforms1027]

I’m getting double audio, is there any fix for that? I did mute my tv speakers so it can’t be that

[@_NorthernVibes]

Same here, did you ever find a fix?

[@_NorthernVibes]

@deformsreforms1027

[@deformsreforms1027]

@@_NorthernVibes No :(

[@ThatBoyGamingg]

Getting into streaming and picked up a USB mic and realized you can’t plug and play.Does anyone know if you can use a wireless headset along with a usb condenser mic?

[@SqueakyCurdz]

Is there a way to use astro a50 with elgato hd 60x? My audio during stream keeps cutting out…

[@Carrot8771]

All I did was hook mine up regular. I ran a line to the Xbox a line to the TV and a line to the computer. On OBS studio it automatically picked it up and everything comes through loud and clear. I'm running on the series x and after I hooked up the capture card literally zero changes to any settings and it picked everything up running once again the series x with the Astro a50 headset.

[@MidnightMan]

Astros on Xbox are pretty easy, just plug and play

[@Carrot8771]

@@MidnightMan yeah they are well worth the money! They make a lot of things so simple and I game on my PC using the same headset all I do is transfer it to a USB port on my PC.

[@ofreeser78]

Is this still working for you? I also have the A50 gen 4's, and I just ordered and elgato HD60 X. I'm hoping to he able to use my headset mic.

[@Carrot8771]

@@ofreeser78 Yes it is in my opinion the easiest set-up.

[@ofreeser78]

@Carrot1978 I may have some questions, when I'm setting up. If you don't mind. Lol

[@Ant345b]

hey I got it to work but for some reason when I upload the video the pepole voices are so loud and mine is not

[@Nufreak01]

Do you have something like method 2 for ps5??

[@Lilburke]

I have the hd60s+ and had everything working now i can hear only my party chat and now no game sound at all

[@R1ZZyD1ZZy2]

good vid bro...only thing for me is that the quality is better when it comes to having wired set-ups

[@deqdboi]

I’m obs I don’t have my headphone audio coming through the desktop audio section?

[@mannybernardino4108]

Stupid question but is the Xbox adapter and extra flashdrive?? Like you have astros and the Astro flashdrive connects to your Xbox directly and then you need another for the PC?

[@Dismal_Games]

I have my Xbox Wireless headset running directly to my Xbox and Bluetooth to my computer. Couldn't I just add that audio source on computer if I'm using Discord instead of Party chat?

[@MidnightMan]

A REMINDER to MUTE your TV/speakers playing any audio out loud to avoid microphone echoes/feedback

[@taethekiller3432]

How do I do that and where do I go to do that

[@MidnightMan]

You can simply press the mute button on your TV or turn the volume down

[@monye3322]

How do I get it to play through my headphones

[@CraytonTv]

Great video bro keep up the good work. Very helpful tips glad you was able to figure that stuff out and help out the Xbox ppl. God bless

[@MidnightMan]

Xbox needs love too! Thanks bro!

[@CraytonTv]

@@MidnightMan yes they do I still need to grab a Xbox lol prolly will soon after I grab stuff for my PS5 like my SSD lol 😂

[@francescovigna2389]

Bro i have a wireless headset and an elgato hd60 s+...with a chatlink pro, i cant hear my friend audio on the headset How can i setup ???

[@deqdboi]

I’m so confused I done as said but I now have no game audio recorded and no mic audio and I don’t hear the game from my headset now how have I managed to do the complete opposite of what I intended??

[@gatsu8223]

The audio sometimes lags when coming from the remote play, so I’d rather stick with using the capture audio since it’s more stable.

[@AlexMcBalix]

Is this possible to PlayStation? I need to improve my headset and looking at the HS80 wireless but I want to stream party chat audio and hear my game audio.

[@braelyncollier3011]

does this work for hd60s. Ya know the one that is installed into the computer. This was easy with arctis pro wireless because of the optical audio cable, but with the nova pros eliminating that I do not know the workaround. Please help.

[@Jordybluntz]

This worked for me and I don’t use an elgato game capture the only thing Is I can’t talk to my stream or recording while also talking to my friends. I have a steel series so maybe I have to mess with the setting or I might just get any mic to plug into my pc

[@Mylowerbackhurts]

It was working fine, I changed non of the settings and now it’s not recording the party chat I don’t get it

[@uncleraytv5910]

Something that I found is that even though it doesn’t pick up your audio it will pick up the others people audio in your party. Not sure why that is or how to fix it

[@Marty_785]

What if u just have a TV and a x box?

[@MikeK2V]

This video is great, I’m saving this to come back for when my elgato comes in. Hopefully it can work the same with my Old Xbox One. Subscribing for more

[@matthewalan458F]

I use method 2 right now with my turtle beach stealth 420x. no adapter needed just plug-in the transmitter that it comes with. The only problem is, at least I’ve only experienced it on modern warfare 2 is sometimes when you are using remote play for game chat, for some reason controls will disable and the only way to fix that is by closing out MW2 and the Xbox app and re-launch with out the Xbox app running. To make this make sense, sometimes when I go into the recent players list to message or add somebody, my controls will no longer work, and then I have to dashboard. The other problem is, if you want to take a screenshot or a quick video clip, those functions will not work when remote play is active. If anyone has fixes for the two of these, please reply to this comment, and you will be forever my hero.

[@RyanLestage]

Will my stream still only hear my voice from my USB mic, and not the Mic from my party chat?

[@Chri5TenTFF]

Yo MidnightMan long time no see nice tutorial I might need this if I get a XBOX again Iv'e currently got a PS5 may have to get the XBOX one day

[@brainiacvp]

Curious, you were using your phone with a different account ? To test the party chat?

[@TibekHD]

Would Method 2 work in Streamlabs instead of OBS? Great video I’m ordering the Adapter for Windows soon thanks for the video Guide 👍🏼

[@destanywilliams2950]

bruh i was soo close to buying a new headset bc my wireless headset doesn't have a port for chat lnk, thank you.

[@StarfireCreates]

Is it similar steps with the ps3 I’m having this issue right now

[@SerraAcura]

So I use a RIG 800 wireless. It has a adapter that I plug into the Xbox. Would I plug that into my computer?

[@ForgiveYuri_]

If I go with method one how would I be able to play Spotify for my stream and so I can hear it too?

[@Ba11en45]

Glad your back with uploads

[@Willehy]

pls answer! since you can take phone calls while gaming through Bluetooth, am I able to join a PlayStation party through the app on my phone and talk in the party while gaming on my Xbox. i got ps friends.

[@jomarperez6190]

If I used method #2 won’t there be a delay in audio for me listening while playing the game on my main monitor? Is kind of important for competitive games like r6

[@ExplosiveHumanoid]

I don’t have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capability on my pc. Will the Xbox adapter help my pc connect to the console or Vice versa help my console connect to the pc?

[@Cyansight-]

Glad your back!

[@SoftyKillz]

I try this method and it works fine and everything but one problem is that when I play online mw2 is sounds echo and bad I need help please

[@JarredThegreatDahBoss]

Can you do one for those of us with the elgato 4k60 pro+ that doesnt need a computer

[@Shootoutv]

Do I need the elgato for method 2

[@amyhayward1572]

I have a ps5, Elgato hd60X and elgato chat link cable, I was using a wired headset. I have a wireless headset can I do this too with the PS5?? PLEASE HELP on how if so🥺

[@MidnightMan]

It’s not the same. Unless you have Astros or Arctic nova pros, check this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIK0hqabaZuXoa8

[@monteellis4979]

So i don’t need a mixamp with extra aux cables if i go with method 1? 🤔

[@OGHaydopotato]

Hi Midnight Man, Do you know how to seperate the audio in OBS? As the party chat record with the gameplay and I cannot edit it? I have my Xbox series x with a elgato hd60x and a hdmi audio extractor with my Astro a50 connected via optical to my laptop any help would be greatly appreciated

[@jasonturley8888]

Following did you get a resolve

[@OGHaydopotato]

@@jasonturley8888 hey jason, no I could only get the audio to record the game play and the party chat in one channel. There was no easy way to separate them. There might be a way to use a third party program to separate them but that became to hard and I just recorded both together. Sorry I couldn’t help any further.

[@spiffy3106]

Hello i love the video and got me thinking i have the A50 and don’t know what the stream port is for? Can i connect a cable to the port to the line in on my capture card and pull in game chat? HELP

[@deadwolf6886]

Tried with my Astro A20 headset and I can’t figure it out

[@thecouchpotato88]

excellent video. very well explained, subscribed

[@XvSupremeXv]

Need this video for ps5

[@scottcouch1447]

Does this work if u have a dongle?

[@Afterlife1615]

I have done The second one you have shown and it works but for some apparent reason my tv/Monitor starts to lag when I go to Obs

[@demjinttv4312]

What kind of headset would I need if I didn’t want to do the remote play? And get the game chat from my console? I know I need a wired analog but don’t know which ones would be best.

[@Fytb_Austin]

I used method 2 and i hear people in party chat 2 times lik a robot echo

[@ImLumid]

Amazing video, can’t wait to get started!

[@goonsqaudvlog6397]

Do I need to use OBS or any other software or can I just capture/record thru remote play and still have game chat audio in my clips? All i care about is being able to record funny search and destroy clips with audio. I hate how PlayStation 4/5 have this luxury and Xbox doesn’t 🙃

[@abdrielsoto2020]

What if you allow pass through, will it pass through the game chat too through the HDMI?

[@hxnnec3679]

I have a question if I’m using the chat link cable for my mic will it pickup party chat and game chat while I’m live-streaming or what because I’m a little stuck rn

[@MidnightMan]

Yes chat link will pick up everything you hear through the controller

[@thelastnatty8537]

what is the difference between doing this then doing the elgato chat link cable?

[@copedipfarming]

What if you use discord for Xbox games

[@jorgeayala396]

Hello bro, I have a quick question. Can I use the elgato HD60+ capture with any PC? I want to record my gameplays from the Xbox series S, but I do not have an amazing computer

[@pantlessbobandy5795]

I appreciate the tips, before i make the plunge id like your opinion on using my current laptop to do this method for streaming. I have a series x and laptop ( Dell Latitude E7470 Core i5-6300U 2.4GHz, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro 64bit) Both are wired cat 6 within 4 feet of router. I'm ready to buy whatever capture hardware i need but if i need to spend 1k on a pc ill wait.

[@kobraqueen9215]

What if you don't want to use a PC just record voice and game chat from the Xbox will it still work?

[@eppiclife]

Sorry, I am a little confused. I am thinking of buying the wireless headset for Xbox- I want to hear my PC and my Xbox through it. I want to be able to have chat on my stream- but I want to use my BLUE mic for my commentary- meaning I mute my headset while I commentate, and I unmute while I am chatting- can I port BOTH audios in? Would that be a frankenstein of the first version?

[@samgartner9030]

ok so if im in party chat and im playing a game, if set up correctly, the elgato should input game audio AND chat audio into my stream. The only thing that it does not transmit is the audio coming from MY microphone which is why I need a second mic to record my voice?

[@mrrhodeisland9686]

So if I take my base stand for my Astro A50’s and plug them into the computer toggled to Pc mode and link it in an audio overlay is their a way to pick up “in game chat”- or do I still need to have a wired headset and chat splitter cord?

[@tonybautista2634]

Do you have this for PS5?

[@Ianbuvoltz]

So right now I have the party chat audio set up and my stream can hear it clearly, if I get a dual aux adapter will my stream be able to hear me as well? Or will I need another mic. (I have a wired headset)

[@martin005_2]

I have a Xbox Series S, I'm Using The El Gato Capture Card but it won't pick up game chat audio for me the only way it has worked is switching to analog audio but then it only picks up game chat and not game volume. What do you think I should do ?

[@JustDrift96]

Is there a way the Xbox Discord app can be recorded with the elgato? I've tried, but for whatever reason Discord chat doesn't get picked up! Looked at Chat link cables etc. But my headset is the Xbox wireless one? Do you actually NEED to connect the headset for it to work? Or just from controller to elgato? - either way is there a workaround? I wanna make it as streamlined as possible aha

[@MrSeagull16]

I am getting an echo of my game play audio, and I cant figure out how to turn it off

[@ricanelite]

Will this setup work with a internal elgato capture card

[@thatsGQ]

Would this work with discord on console ? Like discord is being used as a party chat since my friend is on ps5 and I’m Xbox ?

[@MidnightMan]

You’ll have to run method 2, discord chat for some reason won’t pass the same as Xbox party chat 😕

[@BlaacNova]

How do I connect my headphones to the Xbox app. They don’t pop up even though they are connected on my xbox

[@GOATFEVER]

Do I need a second monitor for method 2?

[@BarmyRv]

I had this working for 2 weeks with my wireless Astro A50’s now it’s just suddenly stopped working….. it’s driving me crazy because now all I read is I need the chat cable and these work arounds but it worked before🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@xdtaxreactionz8660]

Bro same!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xdtaxreactionz8660]

Have you found a solution?

[@BarmyRv]

@@xdtaxreactionz8660 no mate. Ended up selling them and getting the wired A40s tr 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@xdtaxreactionz8660]

@@BarmyRv for doing wired is it the same process? Or do you need Xbox chat thing everyone talks about

[@BarmyRv]

@@xdtaxreactionz8660 no you don’t need a chat link cable and no you don’t need the Xbox chat. It’s literally plug and play with the Astro a40 tr. You will need a ground loop isolator off Amazon though if you are connecting it to the pc to hear notifications from obs. Stops the static noise 👍🏻

[@SunOfDestinyy]

Quick question so method 1 only pics up the party chat but not the game chat

[@MidnightMan]

Correct, method 2 or use chat link will get everything

[@SunOfDestinyy]

@@MidnightMan appreciate it brother

[@kydtrigga]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@welogaming]

Thank you so much for your help