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FAQs

Why won't my Astro headset mic work? ›

Check Mic Settings: On your computer or gaming console, check the microphone settings to ensure that the Astro A40 headset mic is selected as the default recording device. Adjust the microphone volume and sensitivity settings as needed. Update Audio Drivers: Make sure that your computer's audio drivers are up to date.

Although expensive, the Astro A50 is dependable, providing decent sound over a quick 2.4GHz wireless connection.

It may be that the firmware of the gaming headset is no longer up-to-date, it needs to be updated. If the firmware is up-to-date, it can also be found in the software audio settings. You adjust this via the Astro Gaming software.

While competitors like the Audeze Maxwell Wireless have a significantly longer battery life, better noise isolation, and the ability to use a wired connection, the Astro's comfortable fit, excellent mic recording quality, and many connectivity options make them a great alternative.

The Astro A20 (Gen 2) are decent for wireless gaming. They're decently comfortable and have very low wireless latency, so you won't miss a crucial audio cue or line of dialogue in the moment.

The mute button is on the cable itself. You slide it to mute and the amp lighting changes from white to red.

Try the following solutions: If your headset has a Mute button, make sure it isn't active. Make sure that your microphone or headset is connected correctly to your computer. Make sure that your microphone or headset is the system default recording device.

It's been a couple of years now, but the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless still reigns supreme. This is a feature-rich headset that sings, and continues to prove its worth over newer releases from other brands on a daily basis.

Plantronics's entire line of communications headsets and telephony solutions leverages the company's expertise in mission-critical headset design and development for NASA.

Microphone not working

First, check and see if your headset is on mute. If it is, unmute it by clicking on the mute button and check to see if it is picking up sound. Then check if the headset is plugged into the headset adapter fully.

Why do headset mics sound so bad? ›

Check the audio ports and audio jack for any dirt or debris that can cause the issue and that the audio jack is securely inserted into the audio port. A Q-tip and cloth can be used to clean the audio jack and ports. Reinstall the audio drivers.

Factors that impact audio quality when recording your voice

The problems I often hear in poor vocal recordings are extra reverb or room sound, background noise such as air conditioning, plosives and mouth noise, and artifacts from recording in low-quality formats or with low-quality devices.

The A50 have a well-balanced sound profile, but their soundstage isn't as spacious as that of the open-back A40.

(A40) Between the older model Gen3 / Gen4, the only real upgrade would be Mic quality and the new Dolby Atmos software. The 40mm Drivers are pretty much the same. As for the A50 Gen3 / Gen4 there is only a few noticeable differences like slightly longer battery life and the mic.

The mixamp is usually better 'overall' in terms of works for most things due to how it processes things itself. However, even that isn't exactly ideal as it makes a confusing echo chamber feel and sometimes it's better to just turn it off and go stereo.

While both headphones have a comfortable, well-built design, the Astro are wireless-only headphones with console-specific variants to suit your needs. They have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, their passive soundstage feels more immersive, and their mic offers a superior overall performance.