Correction at 11:00.. You *can* use the voice/Game mixer on the headset with a PC. You just have to be using the Optical cable for audio AND have your "Default communication device" in windows set to the A50s, and the "default SOUND" set to your sound card's optical output. Just as a heads up! That way you can turn down/up voice apps like skype, discord, whatever you can set the default output in those programs specifically as the communcations device, not the default sound. Make sense?
tl;dr : It does work. Just 99% of people won't set it up that way, or care ;) I also use the AUX jack to input sound from my work Mac in addition to my PC with the Optical cable, so I can hear from multiple devices through the base station. It's groovy. You could actually have it pulling audio from 3 sources at once if you wanted, and hear them all at the same time through the headset. (USB, Optical, Aux.)
Hey so, any way to connect to both PC and PS4, not to listen to both at the same time. Looking to be able to switch between computer/ps4 without having to unplug/plug everytime?
Thank you very much I just bought the a50's and they're not here yet but I am still looking up how to set them up. I passed by this video and I thought it would be like any old video ranting on about how cool the box looked instead you actually explain how to set it up clearly which I really appreciate. I left a like and subbed thank you!
This is what I realized with mine is you can hear PC sound if you hook the aux cable from the base station to the PC. You can not use the Astro Command Center unless you disconnect the power USB from the base station and connect directly into the USB on the PC. I was thinking that you could hook the power USB to the PC and then optical cable to the console and you would be able to do both but that is not the case. If anyone has figured out a solution for this please provide information.
aXsGaming it's been a while, but have you figured it out? I have the a40 trs and what you do with that is set the mixamp to pc mode, and then plug the usb to the mixamp and optical to the PS4. then you can hear both. does that work on the a50s?
Yes the only way to do it is I have the baystation hooked directly to the console via USB. Then an Aux cable to my speakers the speakers are hooked to my computer of course. So I hear the computer sound and the game sound at the same time. You can connect the USB to anything its just the power source. The optical cable to my PS4 or my XBOX. The aux cable I have connected to my speakers. The optical cable provides the game sound, and the aux cable provides the computer sound.
wait, the usb does provide audio i thought. because you plug in the usb to the pc for PC only setup, as shown in Astro Gaming's official video. try doing PC mode with the optical cable in and the usb in to the pc. i think that works cuz it works on other astro models. i don't see the reason why it wouldn't/ axsgaming, if you would make a video of yourself trying what i am saying, that would be awesome. thanks
Thanks for explainig everything. I haven't foun any other person explaining it as well as you did!!! Props Could you maybe do a video talking about you settingchanges on the ACC?
To be able to switch audio of the headphones between PS4 and PC, do I HAVE to have the optical audio wire connected to the PS4 AND the USB wire connected to the PC?
I have these, when I connect a cable to charge them after a few minutes my cable just falls out, but for the first time earlier it was on one bar so i plugged it in to charge it got to two bars then made a beeping noise then everything on the base station went off except the “xbox” sign then the cable just fell out, then everything came back on the base station anyone know what’s going on here I just can’t seem to charge it with a cable while using it?
ii Panda actually yes I had 2 issues 1. My optical cord was in the wrong input on the astro base. So it has to be in the hole with no red light beaming out so i think the right side optical input 2. My base was in pc mode i think. The lightening bolt on the front base station that lights up should be red not white Check that and let me know if it works
Hi, I have a regular PS4, A Samsung 4K HDR Smart TV, a Samsung 3D Blue Ray Smart Home Theater System . MY Samsung TV supports 5.1 Passthrough in both DTS and Dolby Digital. My question is if i leave my PS4 in PCM and, i set my passthrough on my TV to Bitstream DTS (DTS because it's better on a HTS) will the headset still function properly or will i have to use it in Dolby Digital?
Why would you use the Playstation USB connection to charge this headset? I mean, it won't charge when you turn off the PS4. The time when you do want it to charge. I'm charging it with an USB adapter instead.
Is there a way to use these kind of a50s on Xbox one? I would buy the Xbox one kind of a50s but I want the color to be blue and black, but the Xbox one kind only has green and grey.
Does the game and voice buttons not work on pc at all or just not for music? can someone confirm if these button don't work on pc, because I'm pretty sure they work with the gen 2.
I have one question. Some Turtle Beach headsets allow you to use a 3.5mm cable to plug into a phone/PC/console so that you can listen to music while also hearing the audio from Xbox or PS4. In my case I would like to chat with my friends on Xbox Live while hearing the audio from Zelda on Wii U. I would plug that cable in the Gamepad. Does the A50 support this?
Just a question.. Got my A50's today but without the the base. it was just the wireless transmitter bundle instead, But the ACC on pc doesn't appear to be working, i keep getting an error saying my A50 MIX AMP TX is unsupported. Any chance you know anything i could do ? i did download the a50 headset firmware from Astro website but still nothing. thanks
can you connect the mic wirelessly for console and pc at the sametime or no? cus I have to keep switching the usb cable around for me to use the mic for console and pc wirelessly.
Is it possible to be connected to my laptop and my Xbox One simultaneously? i.e. can I game and listen to music through my laptop at the same time? Thanks.
So I purchased the Xbox One version of this headset, but can't figure out how to get the headset to power on. Do I need to wait for it to fully charge? How do I know when it is charging? The red lightning bolt LED light flashes in the bottom corner when I place the headset on the stand to charge, but I have left it on there for hours and still no power in the headset.... Any recommendations?
My head set comes in tomorrow but so if you turn the ps4 off will the headset still charge threw the charging dock when the ps4 is off or does the ps4 have to be on
very nice unboxing, im waiting this headphone since july, if i want hear music from my pc and & ps4 at the same time with a50 how sould connect it? usb to pc+ jack auxiliar and optic line to ps4?
So am I right in saying that it can work on PC and console at the same time, without swapping around any cables or anything, just by using the switch in the back?
Probhlm on PS4 I was actually wondering this too, I plug my base station to the wall with the headset on it, but it won’t charge. Does it only work if it is connected to ps4/console
It's good that it doesn't need optical cable to work in the pc? You do realize that the surround base is focused using the optical cord, it's by far the best way of getting acurate and good sound since it doesn't drop any quality in the cord...
Elvis Martinez Yo, I found out how. You gotta download the command centre then install it from the application. easy as. www.astrogaming.com/customer-service/firmware-and-software/software.html
I really want to pick this up but I need to know if I can adjust my game audio and my chat audio separately or are they adjusted together? I noticed the volume roller and the volume button on the side of the ear piece
Quick question if I have the optical cable plugged into my ps4 and the USB plugged into my pc will I get audio from both. You know be able to hear friends on pc chat and get ps4 audio
Tried them on today. Immediately I could feel the band digging into the top of my head. Does the band in the Mod Kit make much difference to the padding/softness/comfort regarding the top of the headset on your head? By the way, the Xbox One version is repulsive. The PS4 version looks much better ...
Damn I might just need to cop
ayyye
PhantomSlice ikr
Correction at 11:00.. You *can* use the voice/Game mixer on the headset with a PC. You just have to be using the Optical cable for audio AND have your "Default communication device" in windows set to the A50s, and the "default SOUND" set to your sound card's optical output. Just as a heads up! That way you can turn down/up voice apps like skype, discord, whatever you can set the default output in those programs specifically as the communcations device, not the default sound. Make sense?
tl;dr : It does work. Just 99% of people won't set it up that way, or care ;) I also use the AUX jack to input sound from my work Mac in addition to my PC with the Optical cable, so I can hear from multiple devices through the base station. It's groovy. You could actually have it pulling audio from 3 sources at once if you wanted, and hear them all at the same time through the headset. (USB, Optical, Aux.)
Hey so, any way to connect to both PC and PS4, not to listen to both at the same time. Looking to be able to switch between computer/ps4 without having to unplug/plug everytime?
Thank you very much I just bought the a50's and they're not here yet but I am still looking up how to set them up. I passed by this video and I thought it would be like any old video ranting on about how cool the box looked instead you actually explain how to set it up clearly which I really appreciate. I left a like and subbed thank you!
that intro is fire bruh that setup is dope too.
The mod kit should have been included with the box.
The burger at fast foods should include the fries and drinks
fire intro 🔥🔥
+Laquan King aye!
iPodKingCarter ayye the lil uzi vert tho😂🔥👌💯
Great vid man! Just copped this today.
Most informative video I've seen about the headset.
This was just the video I was looking for
That awkward moment when the new PS4 ditched optical...
Gonna be many angry Astro gamers.
Just to be clear, you can connect the base station to your PC and your PS4 at the same time, like the A40 TR w/ Mixamp.
This is what I realized with mine is you can hear PC sound if you hook the aux cable from the base station to the PC. You can not use the Astro Command Center unless you disconnect the power USB from the base station and connect directly into the USB on the PC. I was thinking that you could hook the power USB to the PC and then optical cable to the console and you would be able to do both but that is not the case. If anyone has figured out a solution for this please provide information.
aXsGaming it's been a while, but have you figured it out? I have the a40 trs and what you do with that is set the mixamp to pc mode, and then plug the usb to the mixamp and optical to the PS4. then you can hear both. does that work on the a50s?
Yes the only way to do it is I have the baystation hooked directly to the console via USB. Then an Aux cable to my speakers the speakers are hooked to my computer of course. So I hear the computer sound and the game sound at the same time. You can connect the USB to anything its just the power source. The optical cable to my PS4 or my XBOX. The aux cable I have connected to my speakers. The optical cable provides the game sound, and the aux cable provides the computer sound.
wait, the usb does provide audio i thought. because you plug in the usb to the pc for PC only setup, as shown in Astro Gaming's official video. try doing PC mode with the optical cable in and the usb in to the pc. i think that works cuz it works on other astro models. i don't see the reason why it wouldn't/ axsgaming, if you would make a video of yourself trying what i am saying, that would be awesome. thanks
Thanks for explainig everything. I haven't foun any other person explaining it as well as you did!!! Props
Could you maybe do a video talking about you settingchanges on the ACC?
Could you please post a PC microphone sample so we can hear the quality?
Nice video man
To be able to switch audio of the headphones between PS4 and PC, do I HAVE to have the optical audio wire connected to the PS4 AND the USB wire connected to the PC?
The intro and headset is 🔥🔥🔥
the new ps4 has not got an optic port??
What happens if I connect astro a 50 to my pc without using optical cable? Can i use surround 7.1 sound without it? what does the optical do on pc?
I just got it, and I love it
Great video. You explain thing very detailed.
I have these, when I connect a cable to charge them after a few minutes my cable just falls out, but for the first time earlier it was on one bar so i plugged it in to charge it got to two bars then made a beeping noise then everything on the base station went off except the “xbox” sign then the cable just fell out, then everything came back on the base station anyone know what’s going on here I just can’t seem to charge it with a cable while using it?
Yo man really really good review I just got one question, how comfy are the headset while wearing glasses? I currently use px24
Bro when I put output to headphones to chat audio i get no sound. But only get sound when its all audio. Whats going on? Have any idea
MidnightRyder same problem did you get a fix??
ii Panda actually yes
I had 2 issues
1. My optical cord was in the wrong input on the astro base. So it has to be in the hole with no red light beaming out so i think the right side optical input
2. My base was in pc mode i think. The lightening bolt on the front base station that lights up should be red not white
Check that and let me know if it works
did anyone notice this video was in 4K? lmao
Yup Yup VERY clear
iPodKingCarter I did
me
iPodKingCarter damm 4k60fps
iPodKingCarter is the usb 2.0 or 3.0
Do the actual a50 headphones have a aux cable built in? Want to use these with the Xbox one with an aux and wireless with the PS4 pro.
Hi, I have a regular PS4, A Samsung 4K HDR Smart TV, a Samsung 3D Blue Ray Smart Home Theater System . MY Samsung TV supports 5.1 Passthrough in both DTS and Dolby Digital. My question is if i leave my PS4 in PCM and, i set my passthrough on my TV to Bitstream DTS (DTS because it's better on a HTS) will the headset still function properly or will i have to use it in Dolby Digital?
Why would you use the Playstation USB connection to charge this headset? I mean, it won't charge when you turn off the PS4. The time when you do want it to charge. I'm charging it with an USB adapter instead.
Is there a way to use these kind of a50s on Xbox one? I would buy the Xbox one kind of a50s but I want the color to be blue and black, but the Xbox one kind only has green and grey.
Does the game and voice buttons not work on pc at all or just not for music? can someone confirm if these button don't work on pc, because I'm pretty sure they work with the gen 2.
How do I know if my dolby is on? I press the button but the light doesn't turn off or on so I have no clue. HELP
I have one question. Some Turtle Beach headsets allow you to use a 3.5mm cable to plug into a phone/PC/console so that you can listen to music while also hearing the audio from Xbox or PS4. In my case I would like to chat with my friends on Xbox Live while hearing the audio from Zelda on Wii U. I would plug that cable in the Gamepad. Does the A50 support this?
i have a question, i have this headset hanger under my desk. if i put the headset on the hanger does it turn off or no?
How does the gen 3 differ from gen 2 that I bought in February 2015?
my charging base just has a redbolt lit up, is that what happens first time?
Just a question.. Got my A50's today but without the the base. it was just the wireless transmitter bundle instead, But the ACC on pc doesn't appear to be working, i keep getting an error saying my A50 MIX AMP TX is unsupported. Any chance you know anything i could do ? i did download the a50 headset firmware from Astro website but still nothing. thanks
can you connect the mic wirelessly for console and pc at the sametime or no? cus I have to keep switching the usb cable around for me to use the mic for console and pc wirelessly.
Is it possible to be connected to my laptop and my Xbox One simultaneously? i.e. can I game and listen to music through my laptop at the same time? Thanks.
So I purchased the Xbox One version of this headset, but can't figure out how to get the headset to power on. Do I need to wait for it to fully charge? How do I know when it is charging? The red lightning bolt LED light flashes in the bottom corner when I place the headset on the stand to charge, but I have left it on there for hours and still no power in the headset.... Any recommendations?
My head set comes in tomorrow but so if you turn the ps4 off will the headset still charge threw the charging dock when the ps4 is off or does the ps4 have to be on
Hi, could you tell how long (how many cm) is optical cable which comes with astro a50?
it’s about 2-3 ft
Do u have to use a opt cable for those headset because I have a PS4 slim and I don't have that port.
how do you get 7.1 surround to work on pc
Absolutely, Positively, Undeniably BALLIN!!! #NeverMetMyMatch
Why is the lightning symbol on the base station red for me not white, i'm using it on my xbox one and the switch is on xbox
A7mxdani It's supposed to be like that, if it's white it's on PC mode
Oh thanks
Hi, I have those same stars but I want to connect them to the ps4 and the pc simultaneously. You can explain how please
So I saw your video it was good. On the astro a50 gen 3 did you get a red charge when you switch from pc to ps4.
What has better sound quality the astro a50s ps4 edition or the latest ps4 platinum headset? for use with ps
astros defiently
ASTROS!
what if i use the Pc astro a50 on the playstaion is there a different between using a pc astro on the playstaion ?
Hey man, is there mic monitoring with this headset? In other words can you hear yourself when chatting? Thanks!
You can change that in the Astro center im sure
did you have to do a firmware update? having trouble setting up
can you listen to music on your phone and play video games at the same time?
question do they get just as loud as the gen 1 and 2s? I am super interested in getting these I love my gen 1s
very nice unboxing, im waiting this headphone since july, if i want hear music from my pc and & ps4 at the same time with a50 how sould connect it? usb to pc+ jack auxiliar and optic line to ps4?
Does it change anything if you don't have optical plugged in for pc, like not let you do certain things???
How do u update it?
Do u have to buy the leather separate
So am I right in saying that it can work on PC and console at the same time, without swapping around any cables or anything, just by using the switch in the back?
I had to choose beats studios wireless or these bad boys obviously I picked astros but what would u pick?
MrRazorFTW Beats are overpiced junk like apple
if you have the PS4 slim is it possible to run these without using the optical input because the slim doesn't allow audio input??
Bryce Bischel I think you can, but only through your televisions optical port
Is there any other way to keep it charging without having my playstation on all night?
Probhlm on PS4 I was actually wondering this too, I plug my base station to the wall with the headset on it, but it won’t charge. Does it only work if it is connected to ps4/console
@@heliosgod4285 no sadly, mines into the playstation so idk
do you have to switch any cables when switching between pc and ps4?
How do you update the firmware?
It's good that it doesn't need optical cable to work in the pc?
You do realize that the surround base is focused using the optical cord, it's by far the best way of getting acurate and good sound since it doesn't drop any quality in the cord...
Samuel Pehrsson yes but what PC has optical?
Pretty much every pc for over 500$
Samuel Pehrsson really maybe mine does and I didn't know lol, but I don't think that a lot of pcs have them, so having the option is good
the option is fine but if you have a headset for 250£ it wouldn't make sence to have a pc for less
Samuel Pehrsson so you would recommend the older model vs this one for console users? I'm trying get this for my ps4/ps3
Yo I have it set to chat audio. How do I get game sound to come through the headset..?
Divine Soysauce did you fix this issue?
thx for this great review. the question i have is: can i hear pc sound with usb and consol sound from optical at the SAME time ?
Who did you order through? Been waiting since July for these 😑 sound quality?
Yo. How do you update the firmware? I cant find it..
EDIT: can you do a video or something?
Jonotaku yeah, man. i need a video to help me to it as well :c
Elvis Martinez
Yo, I found out how. You gotta download the command centre then install it from the application. easy as.
www.astrogaming.com/customer-service/firmware-and-software/software.html
Jonotaku thank you!!
can you please tell what should i do if i have ps4 slim. because it doesn't have optical port for audio.
The Mango Man hope I'm not late, buy a optical/hdmi splitter. They're about $20.
I really want to pick this up but I need to know if I can adjust my game audio and my chat audio separately or are they adjusted together? I noticed the volume roller and the volume button on the side of the ear piece
lodhammerdin did you figure out how to do it? I have the same problem. I would appreciate some help. Thank you.
How's the mic monitoring
Should i get these or hyper cloud 2
can i use it for ingame sound on ps4 and teamspeak sound on pc ? ?
Can u use this headset for Xbox one because I don't like the green and white version.
TMT Gaming I read that you can using xbox base
how can i see ob i have the dolby 7.1 on or off?
You can charge the headset with USB port also
Quick question if I have the optical cable plugged into my ps4 and the USB plugged into my pc will I get audio from both. You know be able to hear friends on pc chat and get ps4 audio
So if your mic is dying during a match and you wish to continue playing do you have to wait for it to charge?
I hear yes
Do the ps4 gotta stay on or on rest mode to charge the headset
can you get sound threw your headset from your ps4 and pc at the same time?
Thibaut Louchaert Yea, I would also like to know if this is possible.
Thibaut Louchaert me too anyone?
Thibaut Louchaert Sorry For the late reply,it's possible
Does that mean that if you use this headset for pc gaming, you won't be able to use the volume controls on the side ?
I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS THAT DURABLE !! DAMMM. (Literally unboxing it with you)
But that intro tho🔥🔥
Do u think these will work with the new ps5
I bought these for $300 at my local gamestop. There so dope!
where are u from?
None of my local gamestops have them in nyc i wanna die
Tried them on today.
Immediately I could feel the band digging into the top of my head.
Does the band in the Mod Kit make much difference to the padding/softness/comfort regarding the top of the headset on your head?
By the way, the Xbox One version is repulsive.
The PS4 version looks much better ...
what if you dont have a pc to update the software?
+SluggardRaccoon uh-oh
iPodKingCarter my pc broke but my cousin has one amd im sure he will let me use it to update lol
does the leather or the cloth feel better?
EliteHispanicGamer always cloth
How is the mic ? You so called 'big youtubers' never do anything to show if a product has any flaws.. how does the mic sound ?
does the opt in suppose to have a red light?
let me clarify is there suppose to be a red light in the opt-in behind base station.
whats the best command center mic settings for ps4?
What if the battery gets weak? Can we send it in for a battery replacement? >_
Should I get these or the Asto a40 tr?
Nick Clavin same question
Nick Clavin bit late but for future people A40 tr's
How is the battery life of the headset?
Are they better then the elite pros
Okay so wtf why did my a50’s not come with the base station?
If you bought the $300 headset you get the base station. If you payed I think $150-200 you just get the headset
I wish you could hook the base up to the wall without having to use a playstation or pc to charge.
Mic quality any good or is it trash like the rest?
Does the A50 have bluetooth?
Im sufering from the optical caple it doesn’t fit in the base station