| Term | Meaning | |------|---------| | | A fiber‑optic audio cable that carries surround sound signals. Connects consoles or PCs to the MixAmp to enable Dolby 7.1. | | Dolby Headphone | A technology that simulates multiple speakers in a room using only stereo headphones. Creates positional audio for footsteps, gunfire, etc. | | Daisy‑chain | A way to physically link multiple MixAmps together. Each unit connects to the next, forming a chain of devices. | | Side Tone | The amount of your own voice you hear in the headset while speaking into the mic. Helps prevent shouting. | | Noise Gate | A filter that blocks sounds below a certain volume threshold. Reduces background noise when you are not speaking. | | Stream Port | A dedicated output that sends all audio (game + voice + mic) in a single stream, ideal for capture cards. | | Line‑level Signal | A standard audio strength used for connecting devices like CD players, mixers, and amplifiers. Stronger than mic‑level signals. |
Connect the Micro-USB cable from the console to the MixAmp for power. Astro Mixamp Ma3p03 Manual
Ensure the MixAmp is in PC Mode and that the "Game" channel is set to default in Windows Sound Settings 1.2.2 . | Term | Meaning | |------|---------| | |