Astro Gaming A40/MixAmp Pro User Manual

Astro Gaming A40/MixAmp Pro User Manual

Designed for professionals but fit for any gamer, ASTRO Gaming’s A40 +MixAmp™ Pro provides long-lasting comfort and complete audio control, so you can play your way. Most importantly, the A40 delivers unparalleled sound with incredible clarity, allowing you to hear even the subtlest aspects of your game’s soundscape. The unidirectional microphone may be worn on either side of the headset, and offers superior vocal communication, clearly capturing your voice without picking up any background noise. You can even decorate your A40 headset by taking advantage of the customizable magnetic speaker tags.

Package Contents

Contents
So… you’ve breached the boxy exterior, and you’re working your way along the inside. You’ll find that your A40 + MixAmpTM Pro comes bundled with some cables, each has a purpose that’s suited to your method of gameplay.

A40 HEADSET
DETACHABLE MICROPHONE
SPEAKER TAGS
MIXAMPTM PRO
TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE
For updating the Xbox one controller
USB POWER CABLE
A40 INLINE MUTE CABLE
PC HEADSET Y-ADAPTER
DAISY CHAIN CABLE

System Configuration // PS4

1. Plug Micro-USB Cable into MixAmpTM Pro and PS4 for power.
2. Plug the mini-optical cable into the MixAmp™ Pro and back optical port of the PS4 for Dolby® Digital 7.1 Surround Sound (Be sure to remove the caps on the cable tips).
3. Plug the Inline Mute Cable into the headset and the front of the MixAmp™ Pro.
4. Ensure that the mute switch is in the off position (no orange should be showing). Plug the microphone into either side of the headset.
5. Power on the PS4, then the MixAmp™ Pro. The PS4 will automatically detect it.
6. Sign into a user profile when prompted.
7. Go to settings and select “Sound and Screen,” then select “Primary Output Port” and choose “Digital Out (Optical).”
8. Go back to “Audio Output Settings” and select “Audio Format (Priority),” then select “Bit Stream (Dolby).”
9. Under the “Audio Output Settings” menu select “Output to Headphones” and make sure “Chat Audio” is selected and not “All Audio.”
10. That’s it! Your A40 + MixAmpTM Pro and PS4 are set up and ready to game.

System Configuration // PS3

1. Plug Micro-USB Cable into MixAmpTM Pro and PS3 for power.
2. Plug the mini-optical cable into the MixAmp™ Pro and back optical port of the PS3 for Dolby® 7.1 Digital Surround Sound (Be sure to remove the caps on the cable tips).
3. Plug Mute Cable into Headset and front of MixAmpTM Pro.
4. Plug your microphone in and ensure that the mute switch is in the off position.
5. Power on your PS3 first, then your MixAmpTM Pro. Your PS3 will automatically detect it, sign into your profile when prompted.
6. Sign into a user profile when prompted.
7. To enable Game Audio, select “Sound Settings,” then select “Audio Output Settings.” Choose “Optical Digital,” and only activate “Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch.” (Make sure that “DTS 5.1 Ch” is NOT selected.)
8. To enable Voice Chat, go to “Settings,” select “Accessory Settings,” and then “Audio Device Settings.” Under both “Input Device” and “Output Device,” select “ASTRO MixAmp Pro.”
9. That’s it! Your A40 + MixAmpTM Pro and PS3 are set up and ready to game.

System Configuration // x360

1. Plug the micro-USB cable into the MixAmp™ Transmitter and the USB port of the Xbox 360 for power.
2. Plug the mini-optical cable into the MixAmp™ Pro and optical port of the Xbox 360 for Dolby® 7.1 Digital Surround Sound (Be sure to remove the caps on the cable tips).
3. Plug Mute Cable into Headset and front of MixAmpTM Pro.
4. Plug your microphone in and ensure that the mute switch is in the off position.
5. Power on your Xbox 360 first, then your MixAmp™ Transmitter and A50 Headset. The headset and transmitter should already be paired.
6. Sign into a user profile when prompted.
7. To use Xbox 360 Live Chat: Connect the Xbox Live Cable from your Xbox 360 controller to the Xbox Live Cable Port on your Mixamp Pro™. **Cable not included
8. That’s it! Your A40 + MixAmpTM Pro and Xbox 360 are set up and ready to game.

System Configuration // PC

1. Plug Micro-USB Cable into MixAmpTM Pro and PC for power.
2. Plug Mini-Optical cable into MixAmpTM Pro and PC for Dolby 7.1
3. Plug Mute Cable into Headset and front of MixAmpTM Pro.
4. Plug your microphone in and ensure that the mute switch is in the off position.
5. Power on your PC first, then your MixAmpTM Pro. Your PC will automatically detect it.
6. To enable Game Audio on a PC using Windows 7; go to “Control Panel,” select “Sound,” then “Playback.” Select “SPDIF Out” as the digital output, then “Set as Default Device.”
7. To enable Voice Chat; go to “Control Panel,” select “Sound,” then “Recording.” Select “ASTRO MixAmp™ Pro,” then “Set as Default Device.”
8. That’s it! Your A40 + MixAmpTM Pro and PC are set up and ready to game.

System Configuration // MAC

1. Plug Micro-USB Cable into MixAmpTM Pro and MAC for power.
2. Attach your 3.5mm Optical Adapter to the Optical Cable provided, and plug into MixAmpTM Pro and Mac 3.5mm Optical port.
3. Plug Mute Cable into the Headset and front of MixAmpTM Pro.
4. Plug your microphone in and ensure that the mute switch is in the off position.
5. Power on your MAC first, then your MixAmpTM Pro.
6. To enable Game Audio, go to “Settings,” select “Sound,” then “Output” and choose “Digital Out.”
7. To enable Voice Chat; go to “Settings,” select “Sound,” then “Input.” Select “ASTRO MixAmp™ Pro.”
8. That’s it! Your A40 + MixAmpTM Pro and MAC are set up and ready to game.

A40 + MIXAMPTM PRO UI

MIXAMPTM PRO UI

MIXAMPTM PRO UI

• Pro Mode
• Media Mode
• ASTRO Mode
• Core Mode

SUPPORT

Firmware Updating:
Keep your A50s and your platforms playing nice, and in proper working order by making sure you are running the latest firmware: http://www.astrogaming.com/firmware

Troubleshooting

See FAQ: http://www.astrogaming.com/faq
All ASTRO Gaming products come with an automatic 1-year warranty. Registration is not required. If you purchased ASTRO products from a 3rd party retailer, you don’t need to register it, but you will need to provide proof of purchase for any warranty claims.

Register ASTRO products here:
http://www.astrogaming.com/register

SPECIFICATIONS

HEADSET:
Transducer Principle: Dynamic, Open
Frequency Response: 15 – 28,000 Hz
Nominal Impedance: 50 ohm
Weight w/o Cable: 324 g
Characteristic SPL: 104dB
Ear Coupling: Circumaural
Kessel Run Distance: Under 12 Parsecs
Headband Pressure: 2.6 N
Distortion: Less than 0.1%
Connector: 3.5mm mini-stereo and PC Splitter Cable
Mic: 6.0mm Uni-directional Noise Canceling Mic
US Patents #D613,266, #8,139,807, #8,335,335

MIXAMPTM PRO:
Power Supply: Micro-USB
Power Output: 70mW 32 ohm per Channel
Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
Inputs (Front): Headset Port, Chat port, Daisy-chain Ports
Inputs (Rear): 3.5mm Optical in, 3.5mm AUX in, USB Power / Voice (Micro-B)
Outputs (Rear): 3.5mm Stream Out
US Patent #8,491,386

FCC STATEMENT

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The ASTRO A40 Headset is exempt from FCC compliance standards under CFR Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B, para 15.103(g).

CANADA CONFORMITY

INDUSTRY CANADA CONFORMITY STATEMENT
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Skullcandy, Inc. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2004/108/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this product may be obtained by contacting Skullcandy, Inc.

Note on environmental protection:
After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU in the national legal system, the following applies: Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country. Failure to dispose of electronic devices properly may have harmful effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in the products. This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing materials or other forms of utilizing old devices, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

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