Just an FYI my tv (LG OLED CX) has an optical output and you can set it to output the audio coming from the HDMI cable. So it's worth looking if your tv supports that too.
So it is in 2.0 HDMI standard? Which gives 60 FPS at 4K - not 120 FPS. Are you sure it gives only 120 FPS at 1080p, as HDMI 2.0 seems to give there 240 Hz - and I guess it is HDMI 2.0.
This does not work for me. No video output to the TV. I have gen3 Astros A50s. What spec HDMI cables are you using? I have the Astro supplied cable between the adapter and PS5. I assume this cable is HDMI 2.0. The cable from the adapter to my TV is HDMI 2.1. Is this my issue?
I tried a 2.0 cable, do you mind trying that? it would be very helpfull to know if a 2.1 cable causes issues. However they should be backwards compatible, but there is always theory and then the real world
works but unable to get 120fps on my monitor. I can get 120fps if i go from monitor to ps5 but once i use the splitter and hook my headset up 120fps goes away
@@GamegearTV so i would be able to use this just for audio and still be able to play my game in 4K? I’m trying to be able to stream to where I can hear game audio and so can my chat
Hey, thanks for this video. I’ve connected everything correctly, my PS5 is outputting to the TV but the headset base station isn’t powering on. I’ve triple checked the optical cable and it’s all connected. Would you know what’s going?
the headset base station is getting it's power from a USB source, so make sure the source you are using is giving enough power; Normally you plug your base station in the PS5, else you don't have chat sound on the PS5. If that doesn't work, plug your controller in the same port and see if that works, else you might have a faulty usb port on your ps5
@gamegear Ik heb hetzelfde, als de PS5 in rustmodus gaat dan krijgt de Base Station van mijn Astro a50 geen stroom meer waardoor mijn headset niet oplaadt als ik hem niet gebruik... Ik los dit zelf op door maar een losse USB-kabel te gebruiken en zo mijn headset op te laden maar dit is toch wel ongebruikelijk en vooral onhandig. In instellingen heb ik WEL aanstaan dat tijdens rustmodus power wordt gesupplied naar de USB-poorten, dus daar kan het niet aan liggen... (Namelijk bij Settings -> System -> Power Saving -> Features Available... -> Supply power.. = Always) Hebben jullie hier een oplossing voor?
What are people's experience with direct USB to optical adapters on PS5? There's the Reiyin adapter, the M-audio micro DAC, the turtle beach 400 and 520 dongles and the micro II, and all are USB to optical adapters.
I am planning to buy ps5 in future but i was going to buy astro a50 for my ps4 then use it when i buy ps5 but after i watched your video i decided to ask you this, should i buy astro a50 or wait for the new one? because it seemed it has problem with ps5 and i will need to buy an adaptor to solve it
99% certain they'll launch a dedicated PS5 solution this year as it would be wierd if they didn't since this model was launched at the end 2019, so timing wise it would make sense. If you don't mind waiting until the end of the year, you could therefore wait/take a gamble for a new model
Two questions. The normal usb that’s on the mix amp. I need that too? So I need two USBs? I unplugged it and it won’t work without it. Also, now my audio is backwards when I move the dial to “game” I hear nothing.. and when I turn it to “audio” I hear only game
@@GamegearTV they worked fine on my PS4 because I directly plugged in my Optical to it. I did all this and set it to 5.1 but it still doesn’t produce the same sound. As a matter of fact it doesn’t come from my headphones it comes from the TV. It only works if I put it through USB.
@@bwalkeri Go to ur PS5 settings and choose CHAT AUDIO as the audio source for the mixamp if that makes sense. That will give you the dolby 7.1 surround sound
I have a question: I love my older Marantz 5.1 home theater, but it only has Optical/Toslink for digital audio input. That was fine for my PS4 Pro, but I just got a PS5 today and see it doesn’t have an Optical Out option. So I want to convert the PS5’s HDMI to Optical. Wanted to make sure I can use this Astro thing I found in Best Buy?
So i got the Razer thresher 7.1 and for the PS4 it uses a optical port. Now with the ps5 i assume that i lose the surround sound and it will be stereo sound. With this product I sould be able to use my headset with surround sound (like the PS4) and get 1080p and 120H quality for my screen, right?
@@azgard8914 you sure it gives surround on the console? i doubt it. But if its work the difference is up to you :) on a technical level its hard to say it twice as good
I know this is an older video, but I don't hear anybody talking about input lag? So, can anybody tell me what the data is on that? There should be some loss of performance there?
Hey! Great video. I don't have a ps5 yet but I just have one question for when I finally get one. I use my PS to create content so that means I need a Capture card. I use a Elgato 4k capture card that is placed in my PC. This means that I am already using my HDMI to go from my PS to my pc first and than the Monitor. If I want to use my ASTRO A50, is it still possible to Also add The ASTRO HDMI adapter into the setup? Because from my understanding, I first have to go from the PS to the capture card, from the capture card to the ASTRO HDMI adapter, to the Monitor? Or won't that work because my PC might interfere with the direct connection of the audio. I'm asking cause I can't test it just yet and I am a little bit worried I won't be able to use my Astro.
you can still put it in between and I would put it between the pc and elgato. As for sound, you can use the elgato cable and plug it into the aux of the A50
the problem is this pulls out the audio and only forwards the video. But if you have the A40 with mixamp you can use a 3.5mm from the stream port to your audio in from your tv (or a similar setup), it's a bit messy but there is almost always a way
I get a horrendous crackling sound. Is it the adapter itself? Maybe get a replacement ? I tried without the adapter and the issue was gone on slobs. Please advise.
Can you explain in simpler terms what this is for? I just bought the A50s and have a PS5! Trying to figure out if I need this. Also is there a way I can get my astros to charge while the PS5 is in rest mode?
The astro mixamp has 2 audio channels: USB and optical. If you only use USB then you are "stuck" with 1 channel and you can't change eg the voice volume vs game volume because all is going over 1 channel. Additionally it seems like the USB driver of the PS5 is ... pretty basic and doesn't give the fullest audio. In my experience I liked the audio better over optical. So what this thing does is take the audio out of the HDMI signal and sends it over to an optical port so you can enjoy that second channel (optical) of your mixamp again. However some TV's have an optical out, in this case you don't need the adapter. Also if you are happy with the USB audio and you dont need to switch volume levels, then you don't need this and you can just use optical
Can this be used on non Astro headsets? I have a Steelseries Arctis Pro that I want to connect to my Ps5 when it comes in. Just curious if this would work with it or not
Hi...may i know what monitor you are using in this video?bcoz i saw u r using gigabyte...did u tried gigabyte g27f can give u 1080p 120hz on black ops cold war?
@@GamegearTV i see..so u tried the gigabyte g27f?do u get 1080p 120hz?bcoz what i heard is 1.4hdmi port cannot get 1080p 120hz on ps5 and g27f is 1.4hdmi port
Question I got everything hooked up and I’m trying to change the settings on my ps5 but the audio output doesn’t allow me to switch to my Astro ?! Any idea
On the PS4 I had the Soundblaster XG 5 connected over USB to my PC and used the optical cable for the PS4 so I could hear PS4 gamesound + PC Discord at the same time. Will I be able to do the same with this on the PS5?
Hello m8, i used your video to connect the adaptater on my ps5 and thanks you it work all good. 👍 But i have now a new problem, on the right of the A50 you have 2 button voice&games, they are useless now, both button dont work, no more balance between the voice and the sound of the games ... I juste did the update of the station on the astro site and it did not resolve the problem of balance 😥
did you follow these steps? so you should put audio on Astro USB and then chat only and then send out the regular audio of hdmi: blog.astrogaming.com/2020/12/a50-headset-playstation-5-setup-guide/
This don't make sense am very struggling there's onley 1 hdmi port on the ps5 and that's connected to my TV so how the he'll am I supposed to connect it to my ps5 to the adapter
Ok ive rewatched several times and all i get is a blank input screen. I can set up with the little box. My goal is to be able to pick my headset up turn it on and have the audio settings audio switch over without having to change them on PS5 settings
@@GamegearTV so I got the adapter, hooked it up correctly and it still doesn't work. Even went online and updated my firmware, any ideas on how to fixed the issue?
So I’m trying to figure out before i buy . I only need it for streaming so my stream can hear my chat audio ? Is this what’s needed or no . And could i stream with a wireless headset and it pick up all audio
not needed and it depends on the headset, an Astro A40 mixamp (wired) has a stream port that sends out all audio that comes in & out to a single output, great for streamers, sadly only on the wired mixamp. So if you would use the audio extractor, you could connect the optical to your PC and capture the incoming voice & game audio, but it will not capture your voice. So you'll have to use a second mic
nope, that solution is the same, the tv basically also has a kind of audio extractor build in, so I can't image you'll have a benefit of buying an external one
Hey there I followed every step here and mine wont work, i just got my adapter from astro and somehow my headset is not working, i can’t hear any sound out of it and when i try to test my mic, it doesn’t recognize any voice. Please help
did you try without adapter? if it works without adapter then it's an issue with your settings, check: blog.astrogaming.com/2020/12/a50-headset-playstation-5-setup-guide/
I do not get 120 hz on the games that support it through this adapter. I bet it also matters the monitor you have. My monitor supports 144hz but yet I still don't get 120hz.
yea should work just as well as on ps4 as you just plug it in your controller. Not working on one side is either a faulty headset or the user didnt plug the audio cable in all the way, then you also only have sound on one side
hello, I wanted to ask if the astro extractor supports HDR? and then I wanted to know if anything changes having the optical port on the LG TV and if I connect the optical cable to the TV and to the Mixamp is it the same as if I were using the extractor? thank you so much
very good question, I sadly dont have a HDR tv to test, I know my other adapter doesnt support HDR (heard it from a client) so it's possible the astro one doesnt either
I need help man I have a ps5 with the adapter and it’s still not letting me get 120hz on vanguard I have a 144hz asus monitor , but it works fine at 120hz whenever I unplug the adapter
@@connorandrews that monitor has HMDI 1.4 and it's possible it doesn't support 120hz over hdmi and only over displayport: www.displayninja.com/which-cable-do-i-need-for-144hz/
What If maybe I try an hdmi emulator along with the adapter and see if that works because it does state on astros website that the adapter can do 120hz@1080p
So assuming that for example you have: Gigabyte M28U that supports 4k with 120hz that comes with HDMI 2.1 and you hook up this adapter in between your PS5 and your M28U to extract the audio that you need for the headset, does this HDMI adapter/extractor come with HDMI 2.1? If it comes with 2.0 then it may lock me with 4k at 60 hz even though a would have 4k and 120hz monitor and a game that supports 120hz. Am I correct on this?
Hi. I bought such an adapter, but without a power cable, what cable do you need there because it does not work on a regular USB type B. Please help someone
you can use a regular micro usb, just don't take a cheap one as they dont conduct power so well. There should be one included. Worst case you can buy a 5v adapter, like the ones you would use for your phone
Hi, hopefully you will respond. Is there a way I can have the astros connected to both the PS4 and PS5 at the same time? So whenever I’d turn on one console they would be ready and working for each console? It’s a hassle to keep unplugging the cables
you could work with an optical splitter, but then the USB connection would still be an issue ... so i'd say no unless you start doing crazy stuff in which case it'll probably be cheaper just to buy a second mixamp in case of the A50 you could just get a second base and then click it in the base for a sec and it'll sync
@@GamegearTV solution found and it's quite simple! I've used a USB switch which connects the two consoles to the base station, I just switch between either console from the device depending on which one I want to use! The optical cable stays connected from the base station to the TV.
I record gameplay and followed these steps but I just added my elgato in. Everything is set up fine, but when I plug the mix-amp usb into my pc I cant hear game chat audio and neither can they. I can record my commentary audio but it won't get my party chat audio on the elgato. Then When I plug the mix-amp usb into my ps5 the elgato doesn't pick up my commentary, but my mic and chat audio come out fine. What do I need to do to record game and chat audio on my elgato while still being able to hear chat audio online? If it i'm not making any sense just ask me to clarify cuz this is mad confusing.
do you have the A50 or A40 if you have the a40 just use the stream port on the mixamp and connect that to the elgato The a5à sadly doesnt have that so you'll need a chat cable
any source is fine because the USB cable is indeed for power only. Personally I would even prefer to plug it into a power brick with USB support so it gets enough power
I watched your video and it worked first time but after I went to use it again my ps5 no longer comes up on hdmi input but only viszeo comes up instead. Any help?
you need USB for power anyway, if you put it in the console you'll be able to use USB for voice (creating channel 1) and then optical for game audio (which creates channel 2). Wether you get the optical sound from and adapter or from your TV that doesn't matter
@@GamegearTV i have try it. audio & chat works with usb only. I dont now why all says connect the Toslink too hmmm. Without the extractor i cant connect toslink becaus my sony af9 disable the toslink output when avr (audiosystem) is activate.
Wouldn't it be easier to buy an optical splitter from your TV to your headset? I have a sound bar and am thinking of going that way since a splitter is like 14 bucks.
Ohh I get it now, the usb to the base stays connected into the console, the only thing that changes is everything else. Ohhhhh duh brain. I was wondering where I connect the USB cable that powers the Base station
Yea, I still have yet to buy the adapter but I wanted to learn how to connect everything first. Will definitely order the adapter today. Thank you for this video :)
@@GamegearTV hi sorry, I’m having trouble with my mic working. Do you have any suggestions? The game audio is coming through clearly just seem to have trouble with the mic as it’s coming through my controller still.
Hey man I have a question , so i bought the a50’s yesterday and I bought the adapter with it . But my tv has an optical out that I can connect to the base station . Does it make a difference using the tv and if it doesn’t what settings do I use ? Would I still use Av amplifier?
Is you opt/in loose on your a50s? Because mine will literally just slide out some times it’s Like the opt/in hole is slightly to big for the cable to stay supported in it there.
I’m extremely confused. I’m reading a few articles about how we need this adapter for the A50s w/ base to work with the PS5. How come we can’t just connect our base to the PS5 with a USB like we already do on the PS4??? Will it not work? I just need a little more details on this..
it will work, but you only have 1 channel, the USB. So you cant change the balance between game (optical) and voice (usb) as it's going all over USB. Also in my personal test I experienced the sound over optical fuller/better. But i can't say if that will be worth 40USD for you :) it's personal
@@GamegearTV okay see if you can figure this one out for me. I have everything hooked up the way you showed through the adapter and when I do I can't get 120hz on my monitor...when I disconnect hdmi from adapter and put it directly from monitor to ps5 I get 120hz. Can you please explain this?
@@kevinw1711 try putting the USB cable in a seperate power source/self powered and not in the PS5, if that still doesn't work, exchange it as it should work
If is possible I would know in the sound settings what I have to chose : linear pcm or Dolby digital, because if I select Dolby and turn off the mixamp, I have to select linear pcm to hear the sound trough the sound bar of the monitor that’s plugged in .. any solutions to switch automatically when I turn off the mixamp using the Dolby digital ?!
@@vincenzocerullo88 that's a bit wierd indeed, there are however adapter that let you change the mode to pass through, stereo or surround: www.gamegear.be/gamegear-hdmi-adapter-for-ps5-xbox So if you can find a similar one, you just flip the switch and it would be fine
@@GamegearTV Is the mixing thing really important. It is convenient on the Astro A50 to balance between game and party audio but is it possible to do that with the PS5's party settings. Id rather save $40 if that's the case.
i dont have the mix amp just the base station and i have a50 gen 3. for some reason the presets on my slider doesnt work its always the same sound. how do i get my presets to work? i have all the latest firmware.
@Jay _TooGoated no need for an additional optical cable and if your TV has an optical out, then you don't need the HDMI adaptor as you can plug the optical cable in the optical out port of your tv
@@GamegearTV it was an article about the astro A20 claiming with a $20 adapter it works with ps5 and series x. They didn't mention the name of the adapter my question is the hdmi adapter what they are referring to? Sorry about the confusion
@@bigChrisWithAtinyPeice the big issue would be voice, the USB voice protocol is different on PS5 as it is on Xbox. That's why the mixamps for xbox and PS are different. Audio is ofcourse not an issue. So i don't see how this could work, unless you have a specific adapter to solve that compatibility issue
@@GamegearTV Thanks for reply, one last thing....if I run USB from A50 dock to PS5 and optical lead straight to TV would that be a work around. Reason is I want to keep my HDMI 2.1 lead from PS5 to TV. Once again thanks for your help great channel.
@@GamegearTV I think Monster Boy and the cursed kingdom does(maybe others as well), but we aren't really planning for today. PS5 is going to be around for years to come and there will inevitably more in the future.
@@conitv9733 So, the reply was: Good, much richer then over USB. And I was only able to test it for a while as it wasn't my own ps5 sadly XD I would laso have to test the exact same game on PC to see if there is a difference as sound quality and experience is also greatly determined by the game itself
I have everything connected the same way (a50) and my command center isnt turning on and in the settings I dont have the option to change to my headset
this shouldn't be due to the adapter, to be safe you can connect the screen directly and only plug in your headset over USB and then open the command center to change your settings, but it shouldnt matter
in theory yes, but it doesn't mean that if a protocol e.g. hdmi 1.4 support the bandwith for 120hz that the manufacturer used and interface that supports it. But if it's a decent monitor/brand it should work
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My sound settings say the input device is Astro a50 but I can’t hear anything out of them
Hi I've got the same headset as in your video and I'm really struggling with footsteps on Modern Warfare 3 would this work for me??? Thank you 👌🏼
Just an FYI my tv (LG OLED CX) has an optical output and you can set it to output the audio coming from the HDMI cable. So it's worth looking if your tv supports that too.
yes, the integrated optical output of the TV performs the exact same function as the HDMI extractor does
I have the CX too. How do you set it to output audio from HDMI?
So it is in 2.0 HDMI standard? Which gives 60 FPS at 4K - not 120 FPS. Are you sure it gives only 120 FPS at 1080p, as HDMI 2.0 seems to give there 240 Hz - and I guess it is HDMI 2.0.
correct and yes de PS5 is capped at 120 fps, so 120fps at 1080p because of that
Does HDR work with this? I also want to know if it supports 120hz at 2K?
This does not work for me. No video output to the TV. I have gen3 Astros A50s. What spec HDMI cables are you using? I have the Astro supplied cable between the adapter and PS5. I assume this cable is HDMI 2.0. The cable from the adapter to my TV is HDMI 2.1.
Is this my issue?
I tried a 2.0 cable, do you mind trying that? it would be very helpfull to know if a 2.1 cable causes issues. However they should be backwards compatible, but there is always theory and then the real world
Is there a big difference in sound ?
works but unable to get 120fps on my monitor. I can get 120fps if i go from monitor to ps5 but once i use the splitter and hook my headset up 120fps goes away
Same problem
Same problem :/
Same problem. Any solution?
Yep, I just bought this one and I can confirm it works...
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I'm late but any solutions?
Can u just use this for audio ? I only want this to be able to hear game audio
yea but if you only want audio, just use USB
@@GamegearTV so i would be able to use this just for audio and still be able to play my game in 4K? I’m trying to be able to stream to where I can hear game audio and so can my chat
I was looking for more info on this, thanks man! ( I subscribe)
there is more great content coming, next one will have even higher quality footage
@@GamegearTV thanks for the warning, i’l make sure to sit down before watching
Hey, thanks for this video. I’ve connected everything correctly, my PS5 is outputting to the TV but the headset base station isn’t powering on. I’ve triple checked the optical cable and it’s all connected. Would you know what’s going?
the headset base station is getting it's power from a USB source, so make sure the source you are using is giving enough power; Normally you plug your base station in the PS5, else you don't have chat sound on the PS5. If that doesn't work, plug your controller in the same port and see if that works, else you might have a faulty usb port on your ps5
Hey J.S im having the same problem, did you get a fix on it?
@@Zzjune17emzZ I am also having the same issue.
Mines work just fine with out the splitter..just plugged up via usb
@gamegear Ik heb hetzelfde, als de PS5 in rustmodus gaat dan krijgt de Base Station van mijn Astro a50 geen stroom meer waardoor mijn headset niet oplaadt als ik hem niet gebruik... Ik los dit zelf op door maar een losse USB-kabel te gebruiken en zo mijn headset op te laden maar dit is toch wel ongebruikelijk en vooral onhandig.
In instellingen heb ik WEL aanstaan dat tijdens rustmodus power wordt gesupplied naar de USB-poorten, dus daar kan het niet aan liggen...
(Namelijk bij Settings -> System -> Power Saving -> Features Available... -> Supply power.. = Always)
Hebben jullie hier een oplossing voor?
What are people's experience with direct USB to optical adapters on PS5? There's the Reiyin adapter, the M-audio micro DAC, the turtle beach 400 and 520 dongles and the micro II, and all are USB to optical adapters.
Do I have to buy spdif cable separately? Can’t find it
I am planning to buy ps5 in future but i was going to buy astro a50 for my ps4 then use it when i buy ps5
but after i watched your video i decided to ask you this, should i buy astro a50 or wait for the new one?
because it seemed it has problem with ps5 and i will need to buy an adaptor to solve it
99% certain they'll launch a dedicated PS5 solution this year as it would be wierd if they didn't since this model was launched at the end 2019, so timing wise it would make sense.
If you don't mind waiting until the end of the year, you could therefore wait/take a gamble for a new model
The box is HDMI 2.1??
no its 2.0b
Two questions. The normal usb that’s on the mix amp. I need that too? So I need two USBs? I unplugged it and it won’t work without it. Also, now my audio is backwards when I move the dial to “game” I hear nothing.. and when I turn it to “audio” I hear only game
I did this but it still just sounds like it would if I plugged it in my controller. The sound presets all sound the same. Can someone help.
and on your PC? they work fine? als did you put your ps5 output to 5.1?
@@GamegearTV they worked fine on my PS4 because I directly plugged in my Optical to it. I did all this and set it to 5.1 but it still doesn’t produce the same sound. As a matter of fact it doesn’t come from my headphones it comes from the TV. It only works if I put it through USB.
@@bwalkeri damn :( I can't say what's wrong out of the top of my head, sorry man
@@GamegearTV it’s all good bro. This video still helpful to many. I have a Sony TV too so you’d think it’d be easier.
@@bwalkeri Go to ur PS5 settings and choose CHAT AUDIO as the audio source for the mixamp if that makes sense. That will give you the dolby 7.1 surround sound
i Have Astro A50 for xbox one, it is possible to use is PS5 with that adapter? Thanks bro just subscribed :)
Did it work ?
@@johnsalgado7737 it just worked to hear the audio, but mic was not recognized . I bought stealth 700 and worked very good
@@CesarPerez-si5rc thanks man
The adapter is HDMI 2.1?
no it's 2.0b
Question, Astor A50 works over the USB. But doesn't it give real Dolby Atoms? Is the difference big with using this optical converter?
Cheers
there is a difference but not huge
I have a question: I love my older Marantz 5.1 home theater, but it only has Optical/Toslink for digital audio input. That was fine for my PS4 Pro, but I just got a PS5 today and see it doesn’t have an Optical Out option. So I want to convert the PS5’s HDMI to Optical. Wanted to make sure I can use this Astro thing I found in Best Buy?
Does the astro adaptor have a optical audio port because on pictures it's on saying SPDIF which is different
SPDIF is a digital connection / optical port
So i got the Razer thresher 7.1 and for the PS4 it uses a optical port. Now with the ps5 i assume that i lose the surround sound and it will be stereo sound.
With this product I sould be able to use my headset with surround sound (like the PS4) and get 1080p and 120H quality for my screen, right?
yes, correct
I have a question, can the adapter be used for steel series arctics pro + gamedac?
yes, this adapter is a regular HDMI extractor with an astro logo on it, you can use it with any other product or product that you like
@@GamegearTV and can it run around 140 fps? As I play rainbow six seige and I would like to know if it would be able to support
@@Smokeyy_ it can run 120 at 1080p
Steelseries 7x or a50??????? Any Feedback ASAP please.....thanks
console ... a50 because of the surround (but you need to buy the adapter, so it gets expensive real fast)
But the 7x has surround sound aswell so........are the a50 twice as good as the 7x because they are double the price
@@azgard8914 you sure it gives surround on the console? i doubt it.
But if its work the difference is up to you :) on a technical level its hard to say it twice as good
This Astro adapter runs inline from ps5 to source (TV or AVR)....so this will kill 4K120 HDMI 2.1??
yes, 4K at 60Hz or 1080 at 120hz only
We just gonna leave out connecting the USB from the head set to the ps5?
I wouldn't leave that out, best to connect the base station
I don’t understand, you didn’t explain how the astro a20s connect to it at all? Like there’s no port for the headset what is this product even for?
I know this is an older video, but I don't hear anybody talking about input lag? So, can anybody tell me what the data is on that? There should be some loss of performance there?
Hey! Great video.
I don't have a ps5 yet but I just have one question for when I finally get one.
I use my PS to create content so that means I need a Capture card. I use a Elgato 4k capture card that is placed in my PC. This means that I am already using my HDMI to go from my PS to my pc first and than the Monitor.
If I want to use my ASTRO A50, is it still possible to Also add The ASTRO HDMI adapter into the setup? Because from my understanding, I first have to go from the PS to the capture card, from the capture card to the ASTRO HDMI adapter, to the Monitor? Or won't that work because my PC might interfere with the direct connection of the audio. I'm asking cause I can't test it just yet and I am a little bit worried I won't be able to use my Astro.
you can still put it in between and I would put it between the pc and elgato. As for sound, you can use the elgato cable and plug it into the aux of the A50
Can I use my A20’s wirelessly ? or do I need to plug it into the adapter to be able to hear my friends and gameplay ?
sure you can, you can either go full USB or buy the adapter if you want to have 2 channels
How do i get sound coming from my astros and my tv....i only have sound from my headset when i turn my headset on
the problem is this pulls out the audio and only forwards the video. But if you have the A40 with mixamp you can use a 3.5mm from the stream port to your audio in from your tv (or a similar setup), it's a bit messy but there is almost always a way
Go in settings and change output to all audio not just chat audio
I get a horrendous crackling sound. Is it the adapter itself? Maybe get a replacement ? I tried without the adapter and the issue was gone on slobs. Please advise.
yea just get a new one, thats not normal
@@GamegearTV yup! got it replaced from astro! all fixed now :D
Can you explain in simpler terms what this is for? I just bought the A50s and have a PS5! Trying to figure out if I need this. Also is there a way I can get my astros to charge while the PS5 is in rest mode?
The astro mixamp has 2 audio channels: USB and optical. If you only use USB then you are "stuck" with 1 channel and you can't change eg the voice volume vs game volume because all is going over 1 channel. Additionally it seems like the USB driver of the PS5 is ... pretty basic and doesn't give the fullest audio. In my experience I liked the audio better over optical.
So what this thing does is take the audio out of the HDMI signal and sends it over to an optical port so you can enjoy that second channel (optical) of your mixamp again.
However some TV's have an optical out, in this case you don't need the adapter. Also if you are happy with the USB audio and you dont need to switch volume levels, then you don't need this and you can just use optical
Is there a way I can charge my Astros while the PS5 is in rest mode?
@@andreiparala4501 only if you would use a self powered USB hub, then the USB hub gets power from the outlet and not the PS5
Can this be used on non Astro headsets? I have a Steelseries Arctis Pro that I want to connect to my Ps5 when it comes in. Just curious if this would work with it or not
yes it'll work
@@GamegearTV I tried this and I can’t tell the difference in sound is there some settings I have to change on the ps5 to get it to work properly?
@@Alander8111 double check you settings according to this blog: blog.astrogaming.com/2020/12/a50-headset-playstation-5-setup-guide/
This is ridiculous and adds more wires to my setup. Not going for it.
This doesn’t support hdmi 2.1 because i have a monitor that has 4k 2.1 :( how can i find that support 4k 120hz?
So let me get this straight, the adapter will not affect the full experience of ps5 image performance ?
it will if you have a 4K 120hz monitor
Hi bro, can I just power the adapter with like a wall power cause my monitor does not have USB and my ps5 USB are all being used
yes not a problem
Hi...may i know what monitor you are using in this video?bcoz i saw u r using gigabyte...did u tried gigabyte g27f can give u 1080p 120hz on black ops cold war?
it's the G32QC 1440p and yes 1080p @ 120Hz is no issue but the 1440p is 60Hz
@@GamegearTV i see..so u tried the gigabyte g27f?do u get 1080p 120hz?bcoz what i heard is 1.4hdmi port cannot get 1080p 120hz on ps5 and g27f is 1.4hdmi port
@@andrastan9543 i didn't try that one and yes 1.4 could be an issue
@@GamegearTV i see..ok then
Question I got everything hooked up and I’m trying to change the settings on my ps5 but the audio output doesn’t allow me to switch to my Astro ?! Any idea
Same here, you figure it out?
My monitor only Supports 2.0 and i have no screen is it because of that?
On the PS4 I had the Soundblaster XG 5 connected over USB to my PC and used the optical cable for the PS4 so I could hear PS4 gamesound + PC Discord at the same time. Will I be able to do the same with this on the PS5?
yes, same setup
Hello m8, i used your video to connect the adaptater on my ps5 and thanks you it work all good. 👍
But i have now a new problem, on the right of the A50 you have 2 button voice&games, they are useless now, both button dont work, no more balance between the voice and the sound of the games ...
I juste did the update of the station on the astro site and it did not resolve the problem of balance 😥
did you follow these steps? so you should put audio on Astro USB and then chat only and then send out the regular audio of hdmi: blog.astrogaming.com/2020/12/a50-headset-playstation-5-setup-guide/
@@GamegearTV your my hero !!! Yup it work perfect now (the problem was : chat all -> chat only ) 👍👍👌
@@ricain4691 awesome glad I could help :)
This don't make sense am very struggling there's onley 1 hdmi port on the ps5 and that's connected to my TV so how the he'll am I supposed to connect it to my ps5 to the adapter
If you guys have a newer tv or monitor just plug the optical to the monitor or tv 🤷♂️ problem solve saves you money
This. Don't but their shitty adapter.
It says I get a free adapter ?
So I’ve currently got a xbox one and I’m going to get the ps5 so could I use this adapter to use my one on the Xbox for the ps5?
yes, works on everything, it's just a way to get audio out of HDMI, regardless of the source
Ok ive rewatched several times and all i get is a blank input screen. I can set up with the little box.
My goal is to be able to pick my headset up turn it on and have the audio settings audio switch over without having to change them on PS5 settings
I have A20s, will the voice chat/game volume be adjustable again with this adapter?
yes
@@GamegearTV so I got the adapter, hooked it up correctly and it still doesn't work. Even went online and updated my firmware, any ideas on how to fixed the issue?
@@jayroc1158 did you follow these settings: blog.astrogaming.com/2020/12/a50-headset-playstation-5-setup-guide/
So I’m trying to figure out before i buy . I only need it for streaming so my stream can hear my chat audio ? Is this what’s needed or no . And could i stream with a wireless headset and it pick up all audio
not needed and it depends on the headset, an Astro A40 mixamp (wired) has a stream port that sends out all audio that comes in & out to a single output, great for streamers, sadly only on the wired mixamp. So if you would use the audio extractor, you could connect the optical to your PC and capture the incoming voice & game audio, but it will not capture your voice. So you'll have to use a second mic
Because it uses hdmi now will you only be able to get stereo sound when going through a capture card for streaming?
hdmi can transfer a surround sound signal
@@GamegearTV Guessing it's my elgato card that can't output surround then
@@LightsOutGN that could be :( have not tested that setup yet sadly
Hello! I have a question:
Will this work with the soundblaster g6?
yes
Does exist some similar tool for non astro headset? And for usb port headset? Thanks
you canperfectly use this on a non astro headset, it simply has an astro logo on it
@@GamegearTV the problem is that my headset can be connected just using an USB. No optic, no jack... Nothing
Can you use a 3rd party adapter on the new gen 4 Astro a50 instead of buying the Astro brand?
3rd party adapter is np, just as you can use the astro one on another brand
I connect mine straight to the tv and its working just fine. Is this gonna make a difference? I have the SS Arctis Pro btw.
Fr like I got a 120h tv and my ps5. Do I really need three adaptor ?
@@troycasarez1215 i did some research. Experts say that we’re gonna be fine. Hey how big is your tv and which type? My current one is 60hz.
nope, that solution is the same, the tv basically also has a kind of audio extractor build in, so I can't image you'll have a benefit of buying an external one
So why is my mixamp still not functioning? Cant adjust the knobs
that means your settings in the PS5 aren't correct, follow this guide: blog.astrogaming.com/2020/12/a50-headset-playstation-5-setup-guide/
Hey there I followed every step here and mine wont work, i just got my adapter from astro and somehow my headset is not working, i can’t hear any sound out of it and when i try to test my mic, it doesn’t recognize any voice. Please help
did you try without adapter? if it works without adapter then it's an issue with your settings, check: blog.astrogaming.com/2020/12/a50-headset-playstation-5-setup-guide/
@@GamegearTV I set my settings just like in the tutorial.
I do not get 120 hz on the games that support it through this adapter. I bet it also matters the monitor you have. My monitor supports 144hz but yet I still don't get 120hz.
that is strange indeed, but some 144 monitors only give 144 on DP and not HDMI
I’ve connected mys and the headset works but the headphones itself are not popping up as an option to connect to on my ps5
don't fix what aint broken :D
No game audio when I switched to chat only??
Are the Astro A10 any good on PS5? I’ve heard some great things but also very bad things like only side working etc
yea should work just as well as on ps4 as you just plug it in your controller. Not working on one side is either a faulty headset or the user didnt plug the audio cable in all the way, then you also only have sound on one side
hello, I wanted to ask if the astro extractor supports HDR? and then I wanted to know if anything changes having the optical port on the LG TV and if I connect the optical cable to the TV and to the Mixamp is it the same as if I were using the extractor? thank you so much
very good question, I sadly dont have a HDR tv to test, I know my other adapter doesnt support HDR (heard it from a client) so it's possible the astro one doesnt either
@@GamegearTV thank you for your answer. I did the test with the extractor Astro and the HDR now works well and now it support the HDR mode. Bye!
@@Migno91 awesome, thanks for the feedback
I need help man I have a ps5 with the adapter and it’s still not letting me get 120hz on vanguard I have a 144hz asus monitor , but it works fine at 120hz whenever I unplug the adapter
are you playing 4K or 1080p
@@GamegearTV 1080p that’s all my monitor is , I have an ASUS VG259QR
@@connorandrews that monitor has HMDI 1.4 and it's possible it doesn't support 120hz over hdmi and only over displayport: www.displayninja.com/which-cable-do-i-need-for-144hz/
@@GamegearTV it does support it though I’ve tried it without the adapter and I get 120hz right away with just a straight connection
What If maybe I try an hdmi emulator along with the adapter and see if that works because it does state on astros website that the adapter can do 120hz@1080p
So assuming that for example you have: Gigabyte M28U that supports 4k with 120hz that comes with HDMI 2.1 and you hook up this adapter in between your PS5 and your M28U to extract the audio that you need for the headset, does this HDMI adapter/extractor come with HDMI 2.1? If it comes with 2.0 then it may lock me with 4k at 60 hz even though a would have 4k and 120hz monitor and a game that supports 120hz. Am I correct on this?
the hdmi adapter is not 2.1 so max it will do is 120hzat 1080p or 60hz at 4K
Hi. I bought such an adapter, but without a power cable, what cable do you need there because it does not work on a regular USB type B. Please help someone
you can use a regular micro usb, just don't take a cheap one as they dont conduct power so well. There should be one included. Worst case you can buy a 5v adapter, like the ones you would use for your phone
Hi, hopefully you will respond. Is there a way I can have the astros connected to both the PS4 and PS5 at the same time? So whenever I’d turn on one console they would be ready and working for each console? It’s a hassle to keep unplugging the cables
you could work with an optical splitter, but then the USB connection would still be an issue ... so i'd say no unless you start doing crazy stuff in which case it'll probably be cheaper just to buy a second mixamp
in case of the A50 you could just get a second base and then click it in the base for a sec and it'll sync
@@GamegearTV could a usb switch + an optical switch OR a hdmi matrix work for the A50s?
@@GamegearTV solution found and it's quite simple! I've used a USB switch which connects the two consoles to the base station, I just switch between either console from the device depending on which one I want to use! The optical cable stays connected from the base station to the TV.
@@yiannisminas28 awesome :D
@@GamegearTV just to clarify, does connecting the optical cable to the tv lose any sound quality? Or is it the same as connecting to the console?
I record gameplay and followed these steps but I just added my elgato in. Everything is set up fine, but when I plug the mix-amp usb into my pc I cant hear game chat audio and neither can they. I can record my commentary audio but it won't get my party chat audio on the elgato. Then When I plug the mix-amp usb into my ps5 the elgato doesn't pick up my commentary, but my mic and chat audio come out fine. What do I need to do to record game and chat audio on my elgato while still being able to hear chat audio online? If it i'm not making any sense just ask me to clarify cuz this is mad confusing.
do you have the A50 or A40 if you have the a40 just use the stream port on the mixamp and connect that to the elgato
The a5à sadly doesnt have that so you'll need a chat cable
@@GamegearTV I have the a40s and ill try that i just need to get an aux cable.
@@kique2389 hope it works
mine dont work. the screen just keeps blinking
if you are certain it's connected right, simply return it
Does any mixamp work with this? I have the 2013 and 2014 gen 2 mixamps. Will this converter still work?
yes, no problem at all
@@GamegearTV Thank you!
Does the Adapter also work for a Ps4 slim?
yes sir
For the power adapter can u connect it to a power brick or do you have to connect it to the console?
I would connect it to a console for safety reasons :p But maybe it's possible idk
any source is fine because the USB cable is indeed for power only. Personally I would even prefer to plug it into a power brick with USB support so it gets enough power
Is the optical sound better then the usb?
yes, although they did improve the USB driver on the PS5 already, so now the difference isn't that big anymore
I watched your video and it worked first time but after I went to use it again my ps5 no longer comes up on hdmi input but only viszeo comes up instead. Any help?
if you did the exact same, and tried to reconnect again and it still doesn't work it might be defective
is it necessary to use usb and optical together for chat mix on my ps5 or is it sufficient if i only connect optical to the tv?
you need USB for power anyway, if you put it in the console you'll be able to use USB for voice (creating channel 1) and then optical for game audio (which creates channel 2). Wether you get the optical sound from and adapter or from your TV that doesn't matter
@@GamegearTV i have try it. audio & chat works with usb only. I dont now why all says connect the Toslink too hmmm. Without the extractor i cant connect toslink becaus my sony af9 disable the toslink output when avr (audiosystem) is activate.
Thanks for the info
Wouldn't it be easier to buy an optical splitter from your TV to your headset? I have a sound bar and am thinking of going that way since a splitter is like 14 bucks.
yes but a lot of people play with a monitor and they don't have an optical port
but in your case, yes thats a good solution :)
Ohh I get it now, the usb to the base stays connected into the console, the only thing that changes is everything else. Ohhhhh duh brain. I was wondering where I connect the USB cable that powers the Base station
you got it
Yea, I still have yet to buy the adapter but I wanted to learn how to connect everything first. Will definitely order the adapter today. Thank you for this video :)
This may sound like a silly question but will this adapter work with a razer thresher 7.1?
yea works with any optical cable solution (headset, speaker system etc)
@@GamegearTV thanks for the video the adapter just arrived and works brilliantly!
@@Bill-nx2mb awesome :)
@@GamegearTV hi sorry, I’m having trouble with my mic working. Do you have any suggestions? The game audio is coming through clearly just seem to have trouble with the mic as it’s coming through my controller still.
hey bro can this work with the steele series arctis pro wireless headset on ps5?
yes sir
My adapter gets pretty hot, it's this an issue or not? If it's not, would it affect my fps after a while?
I've heard that before, just keep an eye on it. Hot is ok, burning hot/I cant touch it is simply dangerous XD
Ok so this adapter does run 1080p at 120hz but not 4K at 120hz am I right on that? You would just need obviously a 120hz+ monitor or tv correct?
yes, correct on both accounts
@@GamegearTV ok thanks
Hi, i have the astro adapter but when i use it, i don’t get the 120 fps just 60 on ps5
are you using full hd or 4k, only works on full hd
Hey man I have a question , so i bought the a50’s yesterday and I bought the adapter with it . But my tv has an optical out that I can connect to the base station . Does it make a difference using the tv and if it doesn’t what settings do I use ? Would I still use Av amplifier?
test the one in the TV, if it works fine, then return the Astro HDMI adapter as you wont need it
@@GamegearTV how would the people hear me
@@nicolasjuniorcaminero2526 using USB
Is you opt/in loose on your a50s? Because mine will literally just slide out some times it’s Like the opt/in hole is slightly to big for the cable to stay supported in it there.
no, should really click in
@@GamegearTV do you think it’s a bod cable then or bad charging station
@@devlyncampbell1426 i hope the cable as that is easiest to replace, if it's the dock then you'll have to return the set
I’m extremely confused. I’m reading a few articles about how we need this adapter for the A50s w/ base to work with the PS5. How come we can’t just connect our base to the PS5 with a USB like we already do on the PS4??? Will it not work? I just need a little more details on this..
I connected usb to ps5
Optical cable to my TV
Boom head set works
it will work, but you only have 1 channel, the USB. So you cant change the balance between game (optical) and voice (usb) as it's going all over USB.
Also in my personal test I experienced the sound over optical fuller/better. But i can't say if that will be worth 40USD for you :) it's personal
@@GamegearTV okay see if you can figure this one out for me. I have everything hooked up the way you showed through the adapter and when I do I can't get 120hz on my monitor...when I disconnect hdmi from adapter and put it directly from monitor to ps5 I get 120hz. Can you please explain this?
@@GamegearTV and no its not a 4k monitor...I have an Asus 144hz 1ms
@@kevinw1711 try putting the USB cable in a seperate power source/self powered and not in the PS5, if that still doesn't work, exchange it as it should work
But wait... how are you getting power to the A50 cradle if the USB is going from the adapter to the PS5?
you can use a USB hub
If is possible I would know in the sound settings what I have to chose : linear pcm or Dolby digital, because if I select Dolby and turn off the mixamp, I have to select linear pcm to hear the sound trough the sound bar of the monitor that’s plugged in .. any solutions to switch automatically when I turn off the mixamp using the Dolby digital ?!
haven't been able to test that situation, the sound bar is in the monitor?
@@GamegearTV yes trough aux in in the monitor
@@vincenzocerullo88 that's a bit wierd indeed, there are however adapter that let you change the mode to pass through, stereo or surround: www.gamegear.be/gamegear-hdmi-adapter-for-ps5-xbox
So if you can find a similar one, you just flip the switch and it would be fine
I have a question, does the Astro a50 need optical cord to work?
nope, you can use USB only
@@GamegearTV Is the mixing thing really important. It is convenient on the Astro A50 to balance between game and party audio but is it possible to do that with the PS5's party settings. Id rather save $40 if that's the case.
@@ak96ful1 it's personal, for some people its not worth 40SD, some people want it to work as it used to
@@GamegearTV But it compromises 4k 120 hz
@@ak96ful1 agreed, but i'm sure by the end of the year a new one will arrive
i dont have the mix amp just the base station and i have a50 gen 3. for some reason the presets on my slider doesnt work its always the same sound. how do i get my presets to work? i have all the latest firmware.
and it works fine on PC? mag sure you have set your output to dolby
@Jay _TooGoated see other replies XD
@Jay _TooGoated no need for an additional optical cable and if your TV has an optical out, then you don't need the HDMI adaptor as you can plug the optical cable in the optical out port of your tv
So the HDMI adapter is the one I need to buy to use it on both systems?
what do you mean with both systems?
@@GamegearTV ps5 and seriesx I seen an article claiming it will with a $20 adapter
@@GamegearTV it was an article about the astro A20 claiming with a $20 adapter it works with ps5 and series x. They didn't mention the name of the adapter my question is the hdmi adapter what they are referring to? Sorry about the confusion
@@bigChrisWithAtinyPeice the big issue would be voice, the USB voice protocol is different on PS5 as it is on Xbox. That's why the mixamps for xbox and PS are different.
Audio is ofcourse not an issue. So i don't see how this could work, unless you have a specific adapter to solve that compatibility issue
Work also with a soundbar?
yup
My audio format says dolby but not bitstream dolby is this the same thing or should it be bitstream?
as long as its dolby you are good to go
My TV takes HDMI 2.1 will the astro adaptor pass through 2.1 as the PS5 comes with a 2.1 cable as well.
Nope it's 2.0 which is enough for 1080p at 120hz or 4k @60hz
@@GamegearTV Thanks for reply, one last thing....if I run USB from A50 dock to PS5 and optical lead straight to TV would that be a work around. Reason is I want to keep my HDMI 2.1 lead from PS5 to TV. Once again thanks for your help great channel.
@@kevinbarritt9656 yup correct, you should be good to go :)
Does this work for a smart tv or only a pc monitor?
depending on the TV you already have an optical port in the TV, so then you don't need it
If Astro had done their research they would have included HDMI 2.1 and not 2.0 on the splitter.
yea but you have to find the components as well
@@GamegearTV then don’t release a compromised product. HDMI 2.1 is going to be integral to the next gen experience. This adapter ruins that.
@@amanasd26 name me one game that runs 4K at 120hz on the PS5
@@GamegearTV cold war and demon souls
@@GamegearTV I think Monster Boy and the cursed kingdom does(maybe others as well), but we aren't really planning for today. PS5 is going to be around for years to come and there will inevitably more in the future.
Anybody noticed how hot this thing gets?
not yet, only did a short test, dont have my own PS5 yet XD
Yeah mine gets super hot. Lol
Will the headset still be wireless or will it become wired?
still wireless as you only connect the base
You my friend are a legend!
thanks!
Sound Quality?
@@InvestorBren but not like PC?
@@conitv9733 So, the reply was: Good, much richer then over USB.
And I was only able to test it for a while as it wasn't my own ps5 sadly XD I would laso have to test the exact same game on PC to see if there is a difference as sound quality and experience is also greatly determined by the game itself
I have everything connected the same way (a50) and my command center isnt turning on and in the settings I dont have the option to change to my headset
this shouldn't be due to the adapter, to be safe you can connect the screen directly and only plug in your headset over USB and then open the command center to change your settings, but it shouldnt matter
Question: Does it give 120hz with an HDMI 1.4 Monitor ?
in theory yes, but it doesn't mean that if a protocol e.g. hdmi 1.4 support the bandwith for 120hz that the manufacturer used and interface that supports it. But if it's a decent monitor/brand it should work