Alter game volume, chat audio, mic, and AUX channels individually to generate custom audio mixes for streaming output. Powerful ASTRO Command Center Software – Adjust Noise Gate, Side Tone, and Mic Levels for crystal clear communication. The new Auto On/Off conserves battery life when not in use and awakes from Sleep Mode once the unit is picked up. Flip-Up Mute functionality mutes voice output and conveniently stows the microphone when not in use.īattery Life and Auto Power – Play for extended periods with more than 15 hours of battery life. Precision Boom Mic – A highly precise, noise-cancelling boom mic that’s optimized for Xbox One™, PlayStation® 4, PC, Mac®, and other voice communication. Also provides an expansive digital audio experience from Dolby®-encoded movies, TV, and music content. Here, according to ASTRO Gaming, are all of the features of the new headsets:ĪSTRO Audio – Tuned for gaming by ASTRO’s team of gaming audio experts, ASTRO Audio delivers accurate audiophile-grade performance no matter the source.ĪSTRO Comfort and Quality – Engineered for extended gaming sessions, the ASTRO A50 is not only comfortable, but also durable, lightweight, and easily adjustable.ĭolby® Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound – Get the drop on opponents with stunning 7.1 channel surround sound thanks to pinpoint spatial accuracy. Unlike previous models of the A50, the ear cushions couldn't be easier to remove and put back on. (This is a smart option for sure.)īelow is a shot of the special A50 Leather mod kit, which greatly increases the A50's passive noise-cancelling. The New A50 uses Dolby 7.1 Headphone Surround Sound, which can be toggled on and off via controls on the headset. ASTRO is promising a 15 hour battery life, but of course, in a marathon the headset should still keep going via a micro USB cable to the headset. It will keep the headset charged and ready to go while keeping it out of the way of pets and other people. I personally think that the combination 5GHz transmitter and charging cradle is an awesome place to keep and showcase the headset when not in use. On the Xbox side, this is the first time that ASTRO Gaming has a fully wireless (no chat cable) solution.

The new A50 comes in a PlayStation/PC version and a Xbox/PC version, which means that either version will get the user wireless USB-based PC compatibility.

(See impressions here.) The new A50 comes with a built-in MixAmp, a magnetic charging base-station, advanced settings via PC software, and is compatible with the new ASTRO A50 Mod Kit.

Earlier this year, ASTRO Gaming announced a new version of their Wireless A50 headset.

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