On both the PS4 and PC, there is some set-up required (setting up DD5.1 on the PS4 Pro optical and setting the Game connection as the Default Device on the PC). There is precision, and the bass level is pleasant. Heading into 'Battlefield 1' or 'Rainbow Six' on the PC, and the sound is tactical. Playing 'The Last Guardian' with the A50 on the PS4 Pro, and the audio is a delight. The buzz found in the right ear of previous models is nowhere to be found.ĪSTRO continues to push the A50 as a home theater/living room/bedroom device, and this comes through in use. The mic settings are key to maximizing performance in a given environment, but the mic isn't as strong I would like, especially considering the boom design. #A50 headset software#The software is robust, but the equalizer customization could use some help. The headset will store three EQ presets/custom presets, which is nice, especially when comparing different options. #A50 headset Pc#Adjusting the mic, customizing the EQ and EQ presets, updating the firmware, and even adjusting the side tone- this is all done through the PC software. On the PC, only the USB connection to the transmitter base is needed, and even console-only users will want to connect to a PC in order to use the ASTRO Command Center software. There is also an AUX analag 3.5mm port on the base, and it's an ok way to wire in some music. (The headset has a micro USB port on the bottom right for charging without the magnetic contacts.) This port isn't for charging a controller or anything else, and I find it to be a back-up that I hopefully will never need. The transmitter has a USB charge port one the side for charging the headset without using the cradle part. Combining the A50 and the PS4 Pro makes for a very clean design with all the cabling in the back, but the transmitter is not blocked by the console. The magnetic cradle connects to the PS4 Pro via USB and optical, and happily, the PS4 Pro has a USB port in the back. With the controls rightly on the headset, the cradle/base station has a display area which shows battery level, PC/PS4 mode and Dolby Headphone status. I do like flipping up the mic when not needed. The mic mute is still controlled by flipping the mic up on the left, and while this works, I'd prefer a button or switch (at least as an alternate). There is a power switch, a Dolby Headphone 7.1 Surround button, an EQ selector switch, the volume wheel, and two buttons on the side for setting the Game/Chat balance. In use, the light A50 has nearly every control I could want on the headset (on the right side), and thereby close at hand. The only control on the cradle is a switch which sets the headset in either PS4 or PC mode. It looks great, and it has a nice stable place away from pets to sit and charge. When not in use, the A50 sits in magnetic cradle right next to the PS4 Pro or on the desk above my desktop. In contrast, the new A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station is a much smarter design. The older A50 base station and controls didn't work well for me as I felt like I needed to be close to the base station to make adjustments. A50 Wireless Headset + Base StationĪt first glance, it might seem the blue and black PS4/PC Gen 3 A50 is not much different from the 2014 A50, but really, this new A50 is a major upgrade. This redesign retains the headset form factor and lightness, and both the PS4 version and Xbox One versions are well-suited for use on the PC. #A50 headset mod#With the new Gen 3 A50s, ASTRO has managed a major redesign which includes new wireless tech, new MixAmp features, software customization, a magnetic charging cradle/base station, and even some TR features like an available A50 Mod Kit. Featuring a distinct look and a lightweight and flexible frame, the wireless A50 headset has been a good wireless surround option on the PS4, but there have been some rough spots to go with the slick look and feel. For years, ASTRO Gaming has been pushing a set of striking design philosophies into gaming audio, and both the wired A40 and wireless A50 headsets are key players in the console space.
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