Astro A40 Gaming Headset and MixAmp

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It's no secret that the most advanced audience in home technologies are gamers. That is a gamer is always the featured computer equipped with the latest technology for total immersion in the atmosphere of the game. Soundtracks of games - a very important part of gameplay, so every self-respecting gamer simply must have a decent sound system. Astro Company is pleased to offer audio-set A40, consisting of earphones with a microphone and a special mixer with the audio processor, Dolby Digital.

Headphones maintain a system of 5.1, while the mixer is needed for setting private negotiation channels (say, for timEplay in team games) and for additional sound processing, which offloads the CPU. Needless to say that the headphones support advanced noise reduction technology, and the microphone has the necessary sensitivity and can detect even a whisper.

The A40 Headset has been custom-designed to suit the needs of the hard-core tournament gamer. Battle-tested through three grueling MLG seasons, the A40 is ultra comfortable, features a swappable boom mic, and a sound-stage highlighting those ultra-critical mid-range frequencies so critical to the serious gamer. The Astro A40 Headset combines voice communication system of a crystal-clear Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Headphone surround extreme accuracy, while allowing the user to configure a range as broad as possible.

In addition to the tags removable speaker helmet A40, you will find a microphone configured to desire according to your own desires. It can be attached to the side or removed completely when your solo parts or listening to music. The A40 Audio System gives teams a significant advantage with communications that may be interrupted on Xbox Live while maintaining a private channel available. Refine your strategies and surprise your opponents with your team play.

Astro A40 is a high quality headset consists of three elements combine to pleasure: the headset itself, the removable microphone and an amplifier / mixer to buy, if you wish, separate. Audio & Video latter, called Mixamp, includes volume and allows you to balance the sounds of the game and the title. Also complements the Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Headphone.

The headphones, closed type, uses high quality speakers (aluminum with neodymium magnets) and the supplied microphone, removable, is provided with a noise cancellation technology ensures that dialogue is always perfectly intelligible.

Features :

• Ultra-accurate mid-range frequency response, flatter lows and highs than traditional audio headsets.
• Circumaural, over-ear cushion design.
• Open-back construction enhances accuracy of sound while still allowing external sounds to enter.
• Swappable and removable boom mic for easy positioning on right or left side, or not at all
• Patent-pending A40 Speaker Tag system for customization and personalization
• Astro Quick Disconnect (QD) cabling system with two QD cables - Console (1.5 meters) and PC (1.5 meters).

The headphone :

This is a model of ultra-portable headset and high fidelity. The launch is designed to complement the Astro A40, premium solution professional in this field. The idea is that the A30 model becomes a more streamlined and portable option, recommended for travel and transportation.

An audio system is primarily composed of an amp, you can plug in different ways. They are Optical Cable, Coaxial, RCA, etc. Any home theater might be the case, to restore fully the various sounds and sound effects to your favorite games. A good 5.1 volume cleat to do well CRISER its neighbors. A helmet can settle the case but to communicate with your colleagues you should exercise resourcefulness. But we will devote ourselves to systems dedicated to the 360. The second important part of your system is the helmet, allowing you total immersion and incidentally not wake the neighbors.

You can then hook it up any PC headset, but beware the system Sharkoon does not support voice chat. You will spend your voice channel by the controller in order to communicate (a jack adapter is necessary unless you have a helmet of the same brand). The volume controls for voice over from the Xbox Dashboard, are more than limited. But with patience you will soon find your brand. Large black spot on your cats or crossing private group of friends you will hear the channel gaming.

The quality and usefulness of this amplifier varies from game to game. Both its effectiveness has been proven on Call of Duty (really impressive about this game), both in games like Halo or Gears of War, the sound we were not convinced. Besides, we strongly advise if you are a player exclusive Halo. This is in its entirety an entry-level product quality. His lack of versatility whether at the level of connections or games penalizes greatly from the competition. If you're not too demanding, it does not move from your home and it will not serve on Halo, then yes it is a good choice, especially considering its price.

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Sound Control

The amp is less bulky and it can be purchased alone or with a compatible headset. To make it work on Xbox, there is only one solution. Your amplifier must be connected to the mains and your console via the optical jack. It is very easy to use, but its lack of audio input connectors make it largely immobile. In fact, if you intend to move with your mates, and LAN (connection and optical prohibited area in general), as you say despite, you will galleys. By cons if it is intended not to move once connected, it will be your happiness. Astro A40 Audio System combines crystal-clear voice communication with high-quality audio to hear your enemies from Every Direction.

Connectivity :

For PC users need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to get the chat function to work well as a one 3.5mm to RCA for stereo sound, if your PC does not have optical audio ports. Adjustable headset, quick-disconnect cable, in-line mute switch, user-configurable microphone boom and Astro's patent-pending removable speaker tags allow you to game in comfort and in style. You can even design your own tag using ASTRO's Speaker Tags Customizer (sold separately).

With three different cables that come bundled with A30, headphones can be connected to various portable devices, including the Sony PS2 and Microsoft Xbox 360. There are two microphones - one drawer, and the second - an internal, built-in cord. The pictures, which adorn the outside of the headset, you can choose yourself, such as a picture library Astro.

The A40 Headset comes with a quick-disconnect cable and multiple ends: a MixAmp cable (also compatible with portable audio players), and standard dual-jack PC connector with in-line volume and mute control. Headset ASTRO Every purchase comes with a complimentary, high quality ASTRO branded carrying case perfect for travel. The headphones have been taken with great care and they do not have dents, scratches it, nor any other aesthetic defect, the cables are in perfect condition and have always worked very well.

A40 headset comes with a quick-switching cable and several options: an A40 MixAmp cable (also compatible with portable audio players) and a standard dual-jack PC connector with in-line volume and mute control.

Compatibility:

The Astro A40 is also compatible with PC, have exceptional sound, and with the right combination with mixamp, hear everything around you happen to be on CoD (MW2, CoD4 and Wow) and on and on GoW H3. These headphones are also among the best to play on LAN, not for nothing that all the teams of MLG (MajorLeague Gaming - The most important on the American circuit Lan Console) using the Astro A40.

The headset is compatible with the sound processor ASTRO MixAmp, allowing us to combine voice and sound in games. Claimed frequency response delineated the boundaries of 15 Hz and 28 kHz. Headphones Impedance is 32 ohms. The headset has two microphones: a removable microphone on the headphones, relevant in a domestic setting, or playing hall, and a microphone for voice mobile communications, which are embedded in the cable.

Other Support:

The model A40 NEW inherited removable decorative plates, through which you can give a unique view of headphones or do they form part of the team (the buyer can order your own version of the lining online). Includes a nylon carrying case for transport.

Drivers: It keeps track simulated 5.1 Surround Sound stereo drivers, and high-fidelity microphone, among other things. Where it is a change is in the Mixamp additional plug that serves as a control box to adjust the audio level, 5.1 surround decoding, and the connection with alternative devices. However, the change is merely cosmetic, noticing a change in the control dials.

Mixamp also includes support for PlayStation 3, which allows us to leave the microphone USB adapters we've needed so far. With the new USB communication, we can connect the device directly to the Sony console and map digital audio communication. Those who have the old version of Mixamp can get a microphone adapter for the PS3 from the official website of Astro.

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MixAmp

Features:

1. Voice and stereo at your fingertips - The MixAmp's discrete game / voice balance control allows you to tailor to your preference of how much you want to hear its voice to the game's sound effects.
2. Play on variety of systems - Whether it's your Xbox 360, PS3, or PC the New and Improved MixAmp Easily plugs directly into any system.
3. Dedicated voice channel - multiple links MixAmps together for a private hands-free, full-duplex voice communication channel experience - much higher-quality Than VoIP systems, with zero network and system lag.
4. Inject your own soundtrack - Connect your mp3 player through the mixer itself with a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable (sold separately). Free up valuable system resources, and put your music within arm's reach. As for the Astro A40, the Mixamp was held with great care, is in perfect aesthetic and fully functional. Without Mixamp, the Astro A40 cannot operate it on X360, PS3 on it.

Sound Support:

The A40 Audio System includes an external MixAmp, providing users of Xbox and Xbox 360 the noise combined voice and game, ideal for competitions (esport, lan) or to not disturb your neighbors. You can balance the MixAmp through his game / voice to find the best possible compromise. PC gamers also enjoy all this technology to 5.1 sound and unidirectional microphone. With no more problems MixAmp Ping, the lag or delay of the vote in your communications with your partners. A private channel is available directly via the MixAmp with a very high quality compared to other communication software (Skype, Teamspeak 3, Ventrilo).

Each MixAmp A40 is a link in a chain and you can connect as many as you want to A40 via the integrated communication device. What makes this day one of the means of communication easier for the gamer community networking. It is the centerpiece of your installation. It is thanks to him that you return the headset sounds from the game. It appears crucial to carefully choose the amp, according to its needs and budget.

The first thing that strikes you when you compare the Astro and the Sharkoon is the overall quality of the product. Both boxing does not at all in the same category. In terms of audio inputs, one is spoiled because the A40 offers optical input, coaxial input and RCA input. A shielded cabling to connect your mixamp of all the possible way imaginable to your 360. Moreover, no receptacle is required to power it because you have the choice between Batteries, rechargeable battery (optional) and USB (cable supplied).

The big difference compared to the competition is that the A40 Mixamp manages the chat channel independently. Thus the system with all Astro Gaming Headset PC 360 is adaptable without going through different adapters jack, etc. We've tried helmets like the Steel Series Syberia or the Sennheiser PC350 without any problems whatsoever in terms of sound or voice. In terms of sound quality regardless of the helmet or game used, the A40 does wonders whether in 5.1 or stereo. The sound is clear, clear and precise. A feast for your ears. Moreover, its use is highly instinctive. It is also possible to mount its Mixamps networking to create a chat room, ideal for travel LAN. Besides carrying pouch is supplied with to protect it during your travels. Some might rail against the fact that it is a wired system, but it is worth remembering that all wireless devices are strictly prohibited LAN (what's Ear Force X4).

System Specification :

• Frequency : Headset: 18 Hz - 25 KHz / Microphone: 50 Hz - 16 KHz
• Impedance : 50 Ohm
• Cable length : 3.6m
• Microphone : Unidirectional microphone removable
• Sensitivity: 37 dB
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 50 dB
• Interface: 3.5mm jack adapter with 1 / 4
• Xbox360/PS3 Compatibility: Yes (Mixamp new PS3 compatible)

Conclusion :

Astro A40 Audio System combines crystal-clear voice communication with accurate 5.1 Dolby Digital game sound. The system just does not exist with respect to the widest possible range of user-selected change options on the planet. The A40 duel wins by technical knockout against his competitor, whether at the level of sound quality, ease of use, versatility, finish and design. Beware the Sharkoon Sound Control Unit remains a good product but too exclusive with respect to the Astro. The Astro A40 Headset combines audiophile-grade sound and crystal-clear voice communication with The most user-configurable headset on the planet. Want proof? Give to read through the reviews or check out MLG Any event in person and see for yourself.

The A40 headset with its many connectivity lets you use your headphones on various sources as simply. The A40 is compatible with your MP3 player, your PC and your stereo. A standard connector allows PC gamers to adjust the volume and mute the microphone. The A40 Headset is an excellent standalone headset, But works even better When teamed with the MixAmp.

According to the developers, especially headphone professional class provides the required flexibility. With a light, sleek design, stylish appearance and high quality sound earphones are suitable for voice communications, games on a home PC and console gaming tournaments and wearing on the street, where they can be used in conjunction with the player or mobile console. In addition, the A30 has smaller headsets that are placed in the ear instead of surrounding them and instead of an open design isolates the internal and external sounds. The A30 features a removable boom microphone for voice communication and an inline microphone for communications on the move.