Xbox 360 optical cable setup Xbox 360 component setup Xbox 360 HDMI setup* Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) setup PS3 optical cable setup PS3 component setup The RIG Mixer Powering up Connecting a mobile device Master volume control [MIC ROCKER] switch [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer...
RIG was designed from the ground up for deeply immersive game audio but without losing your connection to the world. When connected to a mobile device, RIG blends game and chat with mobile audio, apps, and alerts—and best of all—enables you to take calls without pausing the game.
Designed to connect and mix audio from your mobile device with a game console or PC, the RIG mixer shines when integrated with a mobile device. This next section enables you to get the most out of everything RIG can do for your game.
Using the inline mic Plantronics Gaming recommends using the stealth inline mic for the occasions when connecting directly to a mobile device. The controls are easy to use and perfect for mobile calls, gaming and music on-the-go. Using the noise canceling, high fidelity boom microphone is recommended for gaming sessions.
PC setup Make sure the boom microphone is attached properly to the headset. Insert the headset 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side. Attached to the RIG Mixer is a set of cables that includes a long cord with a 3.5mm audio and USB connectors.
Plug the opposite end of the optical cable into the optical port on the rear of the RIG Mixer Make sure the boom mic is attached properly to the RIG headset. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side.
Xbox 360 component setup Make sure the boom mic is attached properly to the RIG headset. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side.
*Some components sold separately. HDMI Make sure the boom mic is attached properly to the RIG headset. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side.
Settings > Audio Device Settings > Input Device (select "Plantronics RIG") > OK Set the audio settings on the PS3 to output both TV (HDMI) and the RIG Mixer. Go to: Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output Settings > Audio Multioutput > On Find a good balance of game and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the right side of the mixer (over the orange LEDs).
PS3 component setup Make sure the boom mic is attached properly to the RIG headset. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side. Connect the USB cable from the RIG mixer into an available USB port on the PS3.
The RIG Mixer Powering up PRO TIP Rotate the outer [MASTER VOLUME] dial to the right (clockwise) to turn on the mixer. By default, both orange and blue lights will illuminate indicating proper enumeration, then settling on the Game Mode (orange) or Mobile Mode (blue) that the [MICROPHONE ROCKER] switch is deployed to.
CAUTION [MIC ROCKER] switch In the center of the RIG Mixer, the large, glossy paddle controls many elements of the audio experience. Not only does the [MIC ROCKER] switch control which device your microphone transmits (Tx) to—like the connected console or mobile device—it also shapes what you hear.
[GAME/CHAT SOUND] When the [MIC ROCKER] switch is deployed to the Game Mode (orange), the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer is active and controls the balance of game audio to game chat. balancer Find a good balance of game and voice audio by adjusting the game/chat sound balancer on the right side of the mixer (over the orange LEDs).
Mode (blue) and dial using the connected device. Mic mute The [MIC MUTE] button on the bottom center of the RIG Mixer mutes the microphone transmission (Tx) to all connected devices globally. When activated, the button glows red. PRO TIP...
While muting incoming game chat when in Mobile Mode seems like desired functionality for most gamers, the RIG Mixer can be 'unlocked' to provide game chat to be heard globally-or in other words, game chat can still be heard when the [MIC ROCKER] switch is set to the Mobile Mode (blue).
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PRO TIP Combo Chat is o o ff as the default mode from the factory, and when the RIG Mixer is left unplugged for an extended period of time also reverts it back to the default mode. Remember, default mode means game chat is muted when the [MIC ROCKER] switch is deployed to Mobile Mode...
The Mute LED won't turn off. Make sure 3.5 mm cable is firmly plugged into the RIG Mixer. Callers can't hear me when I Make sure the [MIC ROCKER] switch is deployed to Mobile Mode answer a phone call. (blue).