Reddit mentions of ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR for Xbox One

Astro A40 TR for Xbox One are $179. This is the cheapest I've ever seen them. Before this the lowest I ever saw was $187 during Black Friday/Cyber Monday last year.

I would like background music so I was wondering If I could do this with this headset and mix amp bundle.

Link: http://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A40-Headset-MixAmp-Xbox/dp/B014H2T84K

Sadly, I can't comment on any of this since I was in a similar situation a few years ago.

However, I can share you my story ... I was looking for a decent Headset for my Xbox360. I wanted the Astro Gaming A40 (
ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR (Xbox One) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B014H2T84K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_w2V8BbYSNWYJ9), but I had issues with its price - $399 when it came out. I end up using the TurtleBeach, but most of my frends are Gaming Enthusiasts and they play longer that I do. But at the end it was the price.

3 years had passed and Best Buy had a Boxing Day sale (Canada's Black Friday deals) and I got it for 55% off, with my GF's approval. I was already scheduled off for the week and I played a total of 60+ hours (longest was 11hours staright) and no signs of strains or pains in my head. Most of the Pro gamers still uses this and I use there practical use.

I am on my 3rd console and its still works like new!!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V7WFzm5m1VZZTv7CKSAs_zM30kHINX69/view?usp=drivesdk

Good Luck with you and at the end of the day its really what you want.

There are tons of ways to do this legit, through headsets and mixamps but the easiest way to get party chat to to heard on stream is to output the party chat through your speakers. That will get the party to be able to be picked up by the hdmi cord thats going to the capture card.

There are a few issues though. 1. You can't adjust the party's volume without increasing the entire capture cards audio at once. 2. Since its considered 'game audio' from the capture device it is gonna be delayed. So unless you have already sync'd your audio with your mic so it offsets any delay from the capture card, your responses to the party chat will be early and their replies will seem really late.

For xbox you can connect to party chat through the windows 10 xbox app and the stream will hear the party chat from there. Gives you more control over the volume to. Unsure if there is a feature like this for ps4 though.

You can also use a headset with a mix amp to record party chat. the Astros A40 TR Headset w/ MixAmp has this ability though it is expensive.

Sup thecleanhippie

Normaly wireless headsets have a receptor with optical conector like these headsets

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Wireless-Headphone-Surround-Cancellation-/dp/B00RU5M6FK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463673478&sr=8-1&keywords=elite-800x

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Stealth-Premium-Wireless-Surround/dp/B00KSQACMM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463673428&sr=8-2&keywords=STEALTH+500X

http://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A40-Headset-MixAmp-Xbox/dp/B014H2T84K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463673507&sr=8-2&keywords=A40+TR+HEADSET+%2B+MIXAMP%E2%84%A2+PRO+TR

http://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A50-Xbox-One-Black/dp/B00NY5ZPF8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463673534&sr=8-1&keywords=A50-GEN2

Hope these help

http://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A40-Headset-MixAmp-Xbox/dp/B014H2T84K

They seem to be shipping to Canada, Newegg.ca also has it but it's only the headset, no mixamp. Maybe ebay have it?

Yeah, wireless was just a bonus for me. So the ones you have don't connect to the controller, just the console, and the mixamp is basically a substitute for the usual adapter connected to the controller? Btw, they're a little cheaper on Amazon, so that's nice.

Edit: Btw, I sit about 10ft from my Xbox, so I won't have an issue with the wires, right?

Here's the one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014H2T84K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apis_1491088317149

Wtf am I doing wrong? Optical goes into back of Xbox one. Help :(

I bought the Astro a40 and mix amp a couple months ago. Very good!

Also if you buy amazon. Click on the used section. I got mine used for $114.

ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR for Xbox One https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014H2T84K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Pxy7yb14JWMTF

The way I do this is with the astro a40's and mixamp pro. It allows me to be in a skype call and listen to music on my pc, while also hearing the game sound from my xbone.

Here's the entire bundle if you're interested

http://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A40-Headset-MixAmp-Xbox/dp/B014H2T84K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457640850&sr=8-1&keywords=astro+a40+mixamp+pro+xbox+one

I've been using a set of first gen Astro A40s that come with the Astro MixAmp Pro (Xbox One Version). It connects straight to the Xbox with a fiber cable for audio and a USB cable for Power and Microphone into the xbox. It contains two knobs, one for overall volume and one for mixing between Game and Gamechat

On Prime Day the first gen A40s were $150 but they're currently $235. If you were to decide to get that headset, I'd say spend the extra $15 (Assuming you're in the US) and get the Second Gen Astro A40s

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My personal setup is way more complicated than what you will need but I use a 3 way fiber switch so I can switch to the audio coming from either my 360 or XB1 into the MixAmp.

Then I have a 3 way HDMI switch so my 360, XB1, or Laptop can go into my main monitor when I need it. Before it hits the monitor my Elgato HD60 S intercepts the signal so I can use the signal for streaming.

The MixAmp also has a aux input that I plug either my phone or laptop into so I have two sources coming in to my headset. The only issue with doing that is the volume has to be controlled by the laptop or phone itself or you just adjust the Game / Gamechat knob since it's in the Gamechat signal.

It is optional but I also got the mod kit which comes with new ear cushions, speaker tags that help with noise cancellation, padded headband and a better than stock mic. It's $60 and comes in a bunch of different colors but it helps a lot IMO.

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Hope the info helps.

Edit: Photos of setup

I don't own these headsets, but pretty much all reviews agrees that Astro A40 and Astro A50 are the best high end headsets you can buy.

https://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A40-Headset-MixAmp-Xbox/dp/B014H2T84K/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1478402866&sr=1-1&keywords=astro+a40+xbox+one

https://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-Wireless-Dolby-Headset-Xbox/dp/B01G3WBCQY/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1478402855&sr=1-1&keywords=astro+a50+xbox+one