No Optical port No Problem: Next Gen audio fix for Series X/S & PS5

So the next gen of gaming consoles The Xbox Series X/S and PS5 has done away with optical ports for you audio. Not to worry Astro gaming already has this issue covered on there gaming headsets and mixamp gear. Let's take a look.

[@iRavenHD]

They shouldn’t of removed the optical port in the first place so annoyed

[@sufferplenty]

Same man, like I really don’t understand what the point was.

[@bigray1981]

@Break Yo self same as PlayStation

[@hellllllerrrr]

It was to make the consoles as cheap as possible to sell more

[@Riley_27]

@@hellllllerrrr more likely to push sales of their in house wireless options.

[@fearlessgod6625]

I don’t understand why they did it makes nonsense

[@JoshGilful]

The beginning of this video is exactly how it went for me

[@blaz3warrior102]

On god 😂

[@stayfrosty1]

Same lol

[@Theprofessor1212]

Same lol

[@grooviestneedle]

Same ong

[@101derpness]

I was literally about to comment this exact thing

[@purvy7240]

You looking around the Xbox with your Astro mixamp and being confused is almost EXACTLY what happened to me. I had no clue they didn’t have an optical port

[@diciplineisfreedom8384]

Me too I just did this lol

[@Drew1776.]

I was so heartbroken... I legit was fuming at it..

[@J_BL00DY]

Omg thank you for this! I thought I was going crazy because my mic volume was so low and I couldn't figure it out. Was about to return my Xbox series S lol. Thanks again!

[@ahmedrex1264]

I was about to buy new headsets! You saved me! Thank you!!

[@themetahearse310]

Thanks brahh also definitely recommend people getting the Dolby access👌

[@houtzy450r]

You saved me from a HUGE headache! Thank you!

[@elliottwitt8058]

@Davis Deadly Does this require a mixamp? Currently struggling to connect the Gen 3's I just bought to my Series X. The headset and dock are both up-to-date. Would really appreciate a reply, friend. Thanks.

[@GameTrekkie]

The update isn’t perfect. I’m currently using an audio extractor.

[@Cassalot]

I have the Astro a40 tr with gen 3 mixamp, if the update you are talking about gets rid of the use for the optical cord then why did they make a adapter for the ps5 ? I have the ps5 and I don’t have any of the adapters do I not get proper 3D sound without the adapter ? Because my headset mixamp work fine with my ps5 but I always thought the optical port makes me be able to have that 3D sound

[@GameTrekkie]

Idk why they have the adapter. It’s not even a 2.1 hdmi. So you’re stuck with 4K 60hz. I have the same and it works perfectly with the ps5.

[@joshuajaimes121]

The intro gives me nostalgia from black ops 1 zombies. Miss those days.

[@sijmonsbergen]

Great video, thank you. Do you think updating will also fix the problem when using PC? And do I have to download the Xbox or PS update on their website? Thanks in advance.

[@lifeinrc9051]

Davis thanks for the video and got me started but I'm not getting any audio via the mixer. If I connect the a40 headsets through the controller works fine and Dolby Atmos detects the headset. I set the power on of the mixamp to default to console mode. I have the Gen mixamp pro TR and using the latest firmware needed. Any suggestions? Perhaps you can help on how to setup the dolby atmos app?

[@303MoTo]

sadly this doesn't address the issue of using the optical port for audio to an older receiver that doesn't support HDMI, mostly for games like Rocksmith, where the audio lag through the HDMI ruins the game.

[@michiganmarv1860]

Finally! I’ve watched 10 videos and your is the only one the worked! Like and follow!

[@Paulbkskin]

Perfect 👌, I watch about 4 and they where not working description was wrong, but you where spot on thank you

[@alwaysthelegend9984]

Wow great video. Exactly what I needed. Keep it up

[@aliensquid]

Nice reaction I too was suprised not to see a optical port :( too funny

[@purvy7240]

Any clue if there’s a good way to speak through discord on the mic (connected to my computer) but still have game volume come from my series X???

[@GameTrekkie]

You need a separate mic. And just select that mic in discord options

[@purvy7240]

@@GameTrekkie gotcha, I have a desk usb mic I can use. I presume I can still have my output volume go through the aux on my astros though, right?

[@GameTrekkie]

@@purvy7240 yes that’s exactly how I have mine setup.

[@bacontoast3630]

did you have any issues with sound after doing this? my mic keeps cutting out and it just sounds way different than on my xbox one s and it actually sounds worse

[@mowg1i13]

Dude is the update available as when I load in I don't get anything? I still can use my headset for chat but get no game sound?

[@El650Jefe]

So I did all this and I get audio coming from my headset, but my mic doesn’t work. Can anybody give your boy some help? Also do you not need to check the using hdmi audio headset box? Like what is that?

[@BallaMatt23]

bro i have a10s too i can hear but i cant talk i’m so mad rn lol

[@demariochambers6960]

Thank you bro, you saved me from buying another headset.

[@GameTrekkie]

NP thanks for watching

[@Luisramos-ue2ue]

I’m having mic issues with my a40’s tr on my ps5, my mic is cutting out or lagging when I connect it to my mixamp and I turned my mic volume all the way up too. It works perfectly fine when I connect it to the jack in my controller. Do you think I just have to update the mix amp to fix that? Everything is fine but the mic

[@jlugolok]

Do you have the Dolby app disabled so that Astro command center presets are the ones being used? From my understanding, if you have Dolby Atmos app enabled then the presets need to be done there because they override any presets from the Astro command center.

[@GameTrekkie]

It doesn’t override the presets. But to get the most accurate sound from Dolby Atmos you should set it preset 3 that’s the neutral or natural setting.

[@450brucey2]

I swear to god i was getting ready to leave out to trade my a40 tr in for steel series

[@ErickHernandez-xw7ml]

Hay bro I have the Astro a40 tr mix amp can’t I just hook up the optical cable from the mix amp to my t.v?

[@GameTrekkie]

Yes that’s probably the best way for sound quality. Let me know how it works out. Thanks

[@MuscledRMH]

@@GameTrekkie I tried this as well but I hear a weird echo sound when doing it like this using atmos.

[@amandalake2690]

Will it work the same as the Xbox one if I put it through tv?

[@Charlesfrausto]

I have the a40 tr gen 4 on my ps5 and running optical to tv and usb c to ps5 .. sound is amazing and loud and clear

[@kear3922]

hi Thanks for vid, so you plug the usb into the back or front of the xbox or don't it matter

[@nicholascolm8549]

Does this firmware update also work on pc? I have an older pc and my display port on my motherboard has never worked so the microphone on my gen 2 a50s has never worked on pc. Would having audio and mic go through USB work as a workaround?

[@Cherokee_Ryu]

This hasn't aged well.....Only TRUE fix is to hook up Optical to Television. Unless you don't mind the degradation of Sound....Astro better make something compatible for next gen STAT! Or they are going to lose out.

[@genno88]

Would you still be able to use the voice chat like this? If not, how does the voice chat work with the Series X?

[@hay829]

@@genno88 yes, but you have to go on Xbox setting and do chat or voice to come out speaker instead of headset or you can chose both. I have it set on speaker and I have the optical hooked up. Sounds much better than usb

[@o_KingOfKings_o]

What do you mean degradation of sound, when you connect to you tv optical out you lose quality from the audio?

[@timc4171]

@@o_KingOfKings_o nah, USB doesn't sound like optical

[@stupidflo1254]

I hope someone can help me. I have a problem with my RODE microphone, when i but it in the front USB-C port it connect and disconnect from my PS5 and when i but it in the back i don´t hear something. I hope someone can help me and sorry for my bad English ;D

[@GameTrekkie]

Is a headset with a microphone? And if you accidentally hold the mute button on the dual sense you mute the game sound.

[@Daventry85]

I'm thinking of getting A40 with amp for my series X. I'm used to wired headsets bring just into my controller. How does this hook up I'm not familiar with audio stuff much is it. Series X Usb -> Mixamp 3.5mm -> headset ?

[@_MrGodzilla_]

Your attitude is great, you are very informative and you are very funny. I found this both easy to understand and light hearted. Thank you, subscribed.

[@GameTrekkie]

Oh thanks

[@recklezzz7879]

can u do one w the settings for the PS5 ? like what the audio output supposed to look like on the ps5 u only did it for xbox

[@GameTrekkie]

Yes I’ll do this next.

[@rahneegultiano7648]

@@GameTrekkie can you reply to this comment when you upload it so i get a notification 😊

[@GameTrekkie]

Will do

[@GameTrekkie]

Here’s the video you asked for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpumqItjdpKUZ80

[@GeorgeGeo]

I did the same thing you did in the intro, but with my Logitech 935s... so shopping for something for my Series X now.

[@Jesus-nc1jv]

Did you find anything

[@F__k-Society]

Thank for the video! I subscribed! One question is there more then one version of the Astro A40 headset? Do they have a newer gen headset for the Xbox series x? Also, how do you charge these? Is there multiple ways to charge them?

[@GameTrekkie]

They’re a wired headset the X - edition say they work on everything. But they are just a 3.5 jack into the controller. I believe. The one with the mixamp pro tr don’t specifically say for series x yet. I would wait if you want one that’s made for series x.

[@devilhorns22]

I heard that just doing it through usb though doesn’t give the equalizer/preset setting on the mixamp when plugged into the Xbox. You’re just stuck with the default mix on the headset. You know if that’s true?

[@GameTrekkie]

For what ever reason all the functions worked for me. But it just never sounds right. I since then upgraded to the Arctic pro wireless 8 and I have the optical cable coming out of my LG CX OLED to the base station of the headset.

[@DrDemrock102]

Thanks for the help! You made it clear and easy to follow! 👍🏼

[@mrmonday677]

Doesnt do a ps5 version. smh

[@optimal1]

Awesome great video! Just got my new Xbox Series X set up everything sat down and was like ugh my headset is not pairing. And you fixed my issue immediately!

[@oPinkz]

I did the update on the control center and everything, but it won’t let me assign the headset to my account? Any suggestions?

[@bxrrett50cal87]

wait so to be able to hear both pc and xbox, have the usb in the xbox series x, then run a audio jack into the back of the mix amp??? but from where the pc or? cos you said run the audio jack from the monitor into the mixamp...

[@PatRock1983]

Just saying if you are using a TV and NOT a monitor most TVs have an optical port. You can use this port as a pass through to you DACs. Hdmi from XSX/PS5 to tv, optical cable from DAC to TV. Then enable optical audio on the TV. No need for firmware upgrades, adapters etc.

[@GameTrekkie]

Yes this is the best way if you’re gaming on a tv.

[@PatRock1983]

@Damir you should be able to cycle the audio sources on your tv. Internal speakers to external speakers/input

[@vladnalyvaychuk5829]

I’m here to bring you an Oscar . Well done

[@Eminaya01]

E

[@-Sullens-]

I just set up and unboxed my series x went to find the optical and just stared at the box for a solid 15 minuets trying to find it. Glad I found your video really helped

[@Bryan-xn1ly]

Got a series x for Christmas I was so confused but this video helped a lot thank you

[@faisaljammaz4541]

Here’s my issue, and please comment if there is a solution,I did the firmware update on my Astro 50’s for Xbox. I’ve connected the usb to my series x. When I turn it on it seems all good at first, says the headset is assigned to my profile and I get sound. Here’s where I start finding issues, The sound is the same on all 3 eq’s and I can’t adjust game chat anymore. The game chat is so loud you can’t here any footsteps when chatting. I can’t turn down the game chat . So it seems like you have no control over eq and game and chat volume anymore. Which defeats the purpose of this headset. Your KZbin video is good, but maybe you can actually show us the headset in actiom. Because as of right now I have expensive wireless headphones that have sound , and no quality .

[@GameTrekkie]

No you’re absolutely right. I’m going to do follow up video. On how to get the best sound and chat.

[@1909cdeon]

Im having the same issue here. It is so frustrating

[@WillEvans15]

I’m having the same issue. I’m sitting here wondering is it time to retire my $300 A40 🤦🏽‍♂️ I’ve had them a couple years now but I feel like I would be going backwards to get anything else.

[@warzoneshenanigans1251]

The insignia extractor is the solution that instantly had my A50’s sounding like they did before on my One X. Yes, it caps you at 60hz and I am currently running 4k at 60. Until a monitor that supports 4k hdmi 2.1 becomes available, this works perfect for me. When they do eventually release those monitors, I’ll either have to get another extractor that supports HDMI 2.1 but the more likely scenario is I’ll get a monitor that has the optical port and that’ll be that

[@GameTrekkie]

@@warzoneshenanigans1251 yes I think you’re right.

[@lloyds_fishingjournal]

My issue is the sound without the optical cable sounds really muffled or drowned out. I have to turn the toggle more towards the middle of the red line on my game volume on the mixamp. How do you fix that issue?

[@shreddedbran]

Came here to see this comment, good to know it wasn't my imagination

[@midorihibiki]

Guess I have to wait PS5 pro. Of course sound from optical is superior to some other troubleshoot solutions.

[@jonathanlopez3315]

You got a buy HDMI audio extender

[@IAMLEGIT2323]

I had that issue as well. If you click the button that makes it go from the headphones to the star it will allow you to use the Dolby atmos setting without interference from the digital surround sound that you get from the mixamp. That’s what’s causing your sound to be artificial sounding and muffled, the Dolby surround sound setting on the mixamp. Some people like it, but I think it sounds awful. If you use Windows sonic or Dolby atmos with the star you will get full surround sound without it being digitized and hollow.

[@erikdennis421]

@@IAMLEGIT2323 so its just like using the optical cable? Same sound with the information you said above?

[@Jeffmd2020]

I have the Astro command center app on my Xbox series x… so can I just do this update from my Xbox instead of using my laptop?!

[@GoldenArmWelds]

Hey man first time around nice videos! Would this work for my PC as well? Its doesnt have an optical outlet. THANKS

[@xxgronkyzxxyt515]

When I got mine I did the same I look at the top and everything

[@sufferplenty]

I thought I was going crazy

[@ares2067]

The biggest downside is not being able to actually mix the sound with the mix knob to either favor game or chat sounds. As long as you don't care about owning a device that literally costed $100 to be able to mix game sound and chat sound, then yes it works great. But there is no point really in even using the mixamp, if it does not in fact it sound. Major downside.

[@GameTrekkie]

Just got a audio extractor hooked up. Sounds great again. I have a video on it.

[@GameTrekkie]

Here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/amrOg3Z8grJ7la8

[@ares2067]

@@GameTrekkie Thanks man, I'll look into it.

[@full95one]

that's a good point but for me, the other positive of using the mixamp is it can drive the headphones way better than the controller can.

[@hayvanejones8791]

@@GameTrekkie yeah but hdmi extractors produce input lag bro.

[@gearshead1998]

Will I receive the same sound quality as before on Xbox one? Just got my series x today.

[@hersheySavage]

I have the PlayStation version of the a40 and mix amp was thinking about buying a series x it says on the Astro website that my mix amp isn’t compatible with Xbox but it looks identical to the Xbox one I was wandering if will work or if I have to get the Xbox mix amp?

[@VinplaysliveGaming]

The sound is nowhere near the same as it is with the optical cord smh very disappointing. Just bought and hdmi-optical converter

[@GameTrekkie]

Yes the audio extractor I just made a video on the REI one. It’s sounds just like it did before. I highly recommend to anyone to pick one up.

[@AlessoA7X]

@@GameTrekkie yes but just remind that there are no audio extractor with 4k@120hz support at the moment. Thanks for your video! Regards from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@3venthoriz0n]

@@AlessoA7X there's no need of that 4k@120 adapter because nothing in the world run at those specs LOL maybe you try to say 1440p @120

[@diskusthatesu]

Astro lied, without Dolby Digital it truly sounds like shit. It’s not even comparable. I’m starting to believe people just don’t understand good audio. Nonetheless thank you for the video

[@Adrian-co1yz]

Oh man. Upgraded from PS4 with a40 optical mix amp to Xbox series X. What can I do now? Buy the HDMI audio extractor or will ps4 amp not work on Xbox in general?

[@GameTrekkie]

You can get audio that way. But the mic isn’t going to work. You can also use the optical port on the tv. That is if your gaming on a tv.

[@noahwhitehawk3405]

Thanks Dave, so I just buy the hdmi optical receiver ? & should be good to go?.. you wouldn’t be able to use the Astro command centre on series x tho correct ?..

[@brownboydanny]

Did that work for you bro? I buy that for my series s and a that’s it?

[@robertcop6565]

Does the eq switch button works ?

[@GameTrekkie]

Yes they should. If they’re not working. Try to reinstall the firmware update.

[@robertcop6565]

Just tried they dont work and sound is so bad as well, many youtubers talking about it. Plug in mixamp with usb you loosing audio quality,surround sound, and eq presets. Very bad Astro

[@GameTrekkie]

@@robertcop6565 yeah idk why it hasn’t been fixed yet. But here’s another option. I have a video on audio extractor. But if you’re gaming on a tv. Chances are it has optical out. Then you would run that to the mixamp. Here’s the link. Let me know if you have any questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amrOg3Z8grJ7la8

[@robertcop6565]

@@GameTrekkie so you satimg optical audio cabel from tv to mixamp will work ?

[@GameTrekkie]

@@robertcop6565 oh yes that’s how I’m running mixamp with LG CX. So I can still get 4K 120hz. The downside to the audio extractor is it’s only a 2.0 HDMI. So it 4K 60 or 1080p 120hz.

[@chiefmegadeth]

So after the PS5 update, we got the other day. My Astros play sound for a couple of secs after I plug in the USB cord and then it just disconnects? Tried it over and over and still won't work now? Does anyone else have this issue now?

[@GameTrekkie]

I don’t but did you check for another firmware update on Astro command center? I’m going to check and see if Astro has stated anything about this.

[@Winzlo12]

@@GameTrekkie Did they say anyhing?

[@GameTrekkie]

This video may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpumqItjdpKUZ80

[@richardortiz8430]

Did you find a fix to this? I’m having the same problem?

[@GameTrekkie]

@@richardortiz8430 I didn’t hear back from Astro support. Very weird. But they’re probably flooded with support requests right now. As they should be. Putting out a broken firmware update.

[@mattkuhart8694]

Hi sir. I hope you can help me with my issue. I can't hear anything from the right cup on my astro a40 with mix amp. All the sounds comes from the left ear cup so I'm not getting surround sound at all.

[@pakdads]

Any idea on how to setup xbox series x with an Elgato and hdmi adapter from Astro? I’ve tried everything and can’t get it to work.

[@dimitriosales]

What a joke, no optical port!! Literally a dollar part. Best headset on tbe market nit compatible.

[@noelhoekstra6852]

Its all about the money, its kinda smart Microsoft marketing. They sell their own 'license gaming headsets'. With optical port people wont buy microsoft stuff anymore...

[@buttermilk5364]

@@noelhoekstra6852 sounds anti consumer of them

[@noelhoekstra6852]

@@buttermilk5364 It is.

[@mitchill8]

I have no idea if this will get a reply or not, but I’ve done everything that needs to be done. Everything works except I cannot talk to my friends on Xbox. Everything sounds fine but I cannot talk.

[@GameTrekkie]

Yes this is a common issue for a lot of people. And unfortunately there’s no reason why this happens. Or at least one that I can figure out. For me and other gamers it worked perfectly. I’m going reach out Astro and see what’s going on. And I’ll do a follow up video. Thanks for the comment. And sorry I’m not much help at the moment.

[@ThaOlBoy]

Just got this headset today. It works fine (even though I never get the notification that the headset is connected) and no one can hear me talking. Matter of fact- I have my Xbox display set to show when anyone is talking. Anytime I talk, the icon doesn't light up. When someone else speaks, it shows. That tells me that everything is coming in but nothing is going out....

[@prestonm.4874]

@@ThaOlBoy im having the same issue on a40 with no mixamp. looks like its going back to best buy. i wonder if those microsoft brand ones are anygood...or if they will even work.

[@hollycormier515]

Does the BenQ MOBIUZ EX2510 have a optical part like some TVs? I have this monitor and the astros, but don’t really understand all of this

[@rahneegultiano7648]

Please give me a tutorial on how to setup ps5 to a mixer. Like a yamaha mg12xu or similar

[@Danxiong]

Can’t use any of the presets anymore tho :( Sounds terrible now

[@GameTrekkie]

Yes if you’re using Dolby Atmos it says to set it to natural or even balance

[@chiefmegadeth]

@@GameTrekkie Yep new update just hit. hopefully, that fixes it

[@hay829]

Hahaha I was the same when I tried to hook up my Astro a50 where is the damn optical!!! 😭😭😭no optical

[@DidItToYou]

I heard you can use the micro usb and plug it into ur console and it would work, try it out and tell me if it works cause I’m concerned too and am deciding if I should buy it or not.

[@carlosdiaz2080]

@@DidItToYou it does not work with my a20 and they are on the most recent update

[@hay829]

@@DidItToYou nah, I found a fix. Hook up usb from Xbox to base station and optical from tv to base station.

[@DidItToYou]

@@hay829 nah I picked up some Corsair virtuoso rgb se wireless high fidelity gaming for my ps5 and it works great so far!

[@hay829]

@@DidItToYou try it with the optical and see if there’s a difference. For me usb vs optical was night and day difference. Tunnnel vs clear hd Dolby sound. So I chose optical.

[@iamkay9414]

Did you have any issues with really low sound from the a40s? (Series x)

[@GameTrekkie]

Yes the update is currently bad. And sounds horrible.

[@specctrix2444]

When I try using the Astro software on my computer it keeps saying to plug in the wired controller. I don’t know how to fix that.

[@dontgetsalt2045]

I have gen 2 Astro a40 with mix amp so basically it’s useless.

[@GameTrekkie]

Is it listed on the Astro website? As one that will work?

[@ronaldox92]

Have same problem with my Astro a50 gen 2. Anyone with a solution?

[@GameTrekkie]

@@ronaldox92 I just uploaded a video adding an audio extractor to the ps5. Here’s the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amrOg3Z8grJ7la8

[@bred2782]

For PS5 it works in a whole different way, and without an hdmi extractor you can't use the mixer. This is not mentioned in your video

[@GameTrekkie]

I know there’s quite a few ways. But this is what Sony and Astro intended most to use. You can send the optical cord out from the tv. And so on.

[@cursedmonkey1033]

You mentioned Dolby Atmos. Would you happen to know how to enable it so it runs in games? It sounds great when playing a sample clip in the app but when running a game it sounds just like Stero Uncompressed.

[@ItzRazed]

Will the surround sound still work? Or should I buy Dolby?

[@pinoyxfearless2324]

U just earned sub.... way to explain in step by step keep it up!!!!

[@GameTrekkie]

Thank you so much

[@dgrayman43]

Supposedly the xbox one mixamp pro tr works on ps4. Do you think it would also work for the ps5? I'd like to switch between my xbox one and ps5 without buying 2 mixamps

[@user-yo8ab1ys9e]

So I need to buy Dolby Atmos to get the 7.1 simulated surround sound? Without it it's just stereo sound?

[@0pLegit]

so i use my A50 for PC and Xbox. Is there a way to connect everything to use both without having to switch cables back and fourth? ( no mix amp)

[@jacobgiraldo5980]

My question is... Does the audio sound just as good when the optical cable was used or is there a difference because the connection is usb based only?

[@razorback1171]

No it doesn’t sound as good.

[@ssaustin92]

Can you please go over the last part of your Video. For some reason, my party can’t hear me through my Astros when I use the MixAmp and Elgato HD60S+

[@TwitchandAsh]

Can you get the free Dolby Atmos subscription card if you buy the Astro TR headset by itself without the mixamp? Or can you get the free subscription card if you just buy the mixamp by itself and not the headset?

[@DidItToYou]

So I heard on the Astro a50 in the base station there’s a micro usb and plugging that into the station and into a PlayStation 5 will give surround sound instead of using a optical cable. Is this true?

[@ITSANGEL.]

I have the A50 for playstation but I bought the series x will it work with the xbox now that I can plug it in via USB ? Or do I have to buy another headset just for the xbox ?

[@michaelmackintosh5167]

Video might be 3 years old but people are still buying/getting the series x to this day and this video helped ao much. Subscribed and liked because you saved me buying a new headset. Thanks bro

[@itzh3rb116]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, I have the gen 3 A50s I’ve updated it and changed all my sounds and downloaded them to my base station but all my sounds settings sound the same. Any fixes?

[@HackDawgOfficial]

You still able to use all the buttons on the mixamp? Like the eq presers and the dolby switch??

[@GameTrekkie]

nope another update came out and broke it. I since then upgraded to the Steel Series Arctic pro wireless and I game on My CX OLD. So I run the optic cable out of the back of the TV to the headset base/ or mixamp. before that I used an audio extractor with the mix amp.

[@ryanreed5191]

Please help. I have the A40’s but I do not have a Mixamp. My headset worked fine for Xbox One but now that I have a series x the sound quality sounds bad. It’s playable but has weird static noises when people chat loudly or the game has explosions, etc. is the only way to fix this to buy a Mixamp and do the firmware update? Or would that even fix it? Again, the headset did not have this issue on my previous console

[@tylermiddlestead2549]

Ik i’m really late, but I just got my xbox series x and i have the gen 4 astro a50s. I have voice chat but no game audio at all. Do you have any suggestions at how to fix that? I’ve watched this video and did the firmware update but still no luck.

[@GameTrekkie]

Try reinstalling the firmware update on the a50s. And use the usb on the back of your SX.

[@martinmorning7]

My lord you have saved me really did not wanna go buy new stuff. Thanks my Guy!

[@iamswitters]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful!

[@GameTrekkie]

Viewers are saying. That the sound is kinda flat. So strongly recommend Dolby Atmos. And set the mixamp preset 3. That’s the natural mix. It lets Atmos do it’s thing. Let me know how it sounds

[@iamswitters]

@@GameTrekkie I downloaded it as per your recommendation. I'll try it out on Cold War tomorrow.

[@GameTrekkie]

Oh man I can wait. I’m going to target tomorrow. They have a buy two get one free on games. So I hope Cold War is part of that deal. Cold War is going to be a great audio test too.

[@UKWeeman]

I literally just bought the A40TR with Mixamp Pro today. I dont know what sound quality is like, but would you benefit more if they went through Optical Port? Surely they will be a quality difference? I may send them back and await for new gen headsets if this is the case.

[@GameTrekkie]

I just installed a audio extractor. I have a video.

[@GameTrekkie]

Here’s a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/amrOg3Z8grJ7la8

[@UKWeeman]

Is the Audio Extractor for the Series X? I should have mentioned the console im running. My bad 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@GameTrekkie]

@@UKWeeman it’s universal it’s pulling the audio signal out of the HDMI.

[@kanogomez5063]

You can also plug the optical cable to your TV and the USB to the console that's how I got mine working

[@warzoneheatt6021]

Hey thank you so much for this video I appreciate you I also subscribed to you because content like this is what makes the gaming community elite. 🥶 and quick question by any chance can you link in the my comment what cable you used for the pc audio noise and how to set it up please it would help a lot 👍🏽

[@GameTrekkie]

The ground loop noise Isolator? I go more in detail on one of my videos. Here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKfVeoKZor2nr80

[@jaredrivas6790]

@@GameTrekkie ain’t no way we have THE SAME profile picture

[@jimmyjazz4605]

Would this also work for a Turtle Beach? I have the same dilemma.

[@DuBB900]

Omg thank you!! I just ordered an adapter that allowed me to get an optical cable input! But now I don’t need it! Thank you thank you!!!

[@ArmandoSaldierna]

What adapter did you order? I've got a gen 1 astro a50 so I don't think I can update the base station firmware

[@shmoeyy3034]

What would you recomend for better sound on the Xbox series x, the a50's or the a40's with mix amp pro ?

[@GameTrekkie]

A50’s just run the optical cord out of the tv to the base station. USB audio still doesn’t sound right.

[@shmoeyy3034]

@@GameTrekkiethanks bro, it comes with an optical cord doesn't it ?

[@o_KingOfKings_o]

@@shmoeyy3034 your tv need optical out connection if you don’t have that you need the adapter

[@sonnyhelms2962]

Which 3.5 cable for aux does it need 4 pole on both ends ? and do you know where I can pick it up ? or do you use it in the stream port ?

[@GameTrekkie]

No just a audio cable. And no not in the stream port. Here’s a link for amazon. KabelDirekt - Aux Cord, Stereo & Audio Cable 3.5mm (Unbreakable & great for iPhones, iPads, Headphones, Smartphones, Notebooks, MP3 Players, Cars & other devices with 3.5mm Aux Port) - 1 foot - black www.amazon.com/dp/B00DI8A7UE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_4xySFbM6QBTK0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@zacharyhart4]

I updated the firmware for my mixamp/Astro a40s and when I play games like COD the audio in each headphone sounds flipped (ie someone running on my left and I hear it in my right headphone) any way to fix this?

[@lukestephenson4244]

Will the artic pro wireless work with the Xbox series x need to know before I buy them

[@trollmustard]

Is the astro amp the only amp that do this? What about a sound blaster?

[@anatomyG59]

Would a pair of USB powered speakers work if I plugged them into a USB port?

[@Luckshowsup]

I did the firmware update but, I've also plugged the optical cable into my tv and it seems to work audio wise.Should I not be using this? the firmware update fixed not being able to talk in chat tho, it actually reads my headset now..

[@chadbowlby8447]

Do you any tips for Sennheiser headphones?