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Voice communication is still supported too by running our ASTRO USB Chat Cable into the USB connection on your
computer. The MixAmp 5.8 enables your computer to offload surround sound decoding and will combine multiple audio
streams thanks to its built-in USB audio input. By setting your VoIP program to use the MixAmp 5.8 (called Astro Chat in
your audio profiles) as the USB input/output device,full hardware mixing is enabled between voice communication, game
sound, and music.
ABOUT DOLBY® SURROUND TECHNOLOGY
Unlike many other generic "5.1" audio products on the market today, the MixAmp 5.8 is a genuine Dolby® product -
containing Dolby® Pro Logic IIx, Dolby® Digital 7.1, and Dolby® Headphone surround technologies. Dolby® is the
universal standard format used to encode current games, and authentic Dolby® products should be your only choice
when you want a superior audio experience.
While you might be aware of what Dolby® Pro Logic IIx and Dolby® Digital do in a multi-channel environment, you may
not be aware that Dolby® Headphone offers the same benefits to users of two-channel headphones. Using advanced
patented audio processing technology, Dolby® Headphone simulates a multi-channel speaker array using any standard
pair of stereo headphones.
Dolby®, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby® Laboratories, Inc.
CONTROLS
With the ASTRO Gaming MixAmp 5.8, it‟s easy to control your gaming or home theater audio experience.
The MASTER VOLUME dial on the Rx raises and lowers volume of all incoming audio feeds together. It will not raise or
lower the volume of your outgoing voice communication. (The distance between your microphone and your mouth is the
best way to adjust this).
The BALANCE dial on the Rx enables you to dial in the perfect mix of game-to-voice communication.
Important: It is possible to bring either the GAME or the VOICE volume down to 0% volume, at either end of the
BALANCE control dial spectrum. Most people find that the ideal mix is somewhere between 11 and one o‟clock.
The Bass Enhancer button on the Rx accentuates the low-end frequencies, creating a simulated subwoofer effect.
The DOLBY® on/off button on the Tx turns on Dolby® Digital 7.1. Dolby is active when the surrounding RED light is
illuminated.
When the DOLBY® button is not illuminated, the MixAmp 5.8 is operating in 2-Channel stereo mode, and no Dolby
processing is applied to the incoming audio signal.
The MASTER POWER buttons on the Rx and Tx do exactly what you might expect, but also are used for pairing by
first holding down the Tx button until it blinks white, and then doing the same with the Rx.
Important: When the headset is disconnected, the Rx will automatically shut down. This feature is to prevent draining the
battery when no headset is connected. If you reconnect your headset within a short period of time, the unit will
automatically return to the state you had it in before it was disconnected. If you reconnect after this short time, you‟ll need
to restart it manually. The Tx will also shut itself off after 30 minutes if it gets lonely and can‟t find an Rx to pair up with.
When your Rx‟s batteries are low, the RED ring around the MASTER POWER button will flash ON and OFF
intermittently. There is also an audio beep/alarm for when your batteries are low, giving you approximately 5 to 10 minutes
of power left depending on the battery‟s chemistry. A SOLID RED button indicates adequate power.
If you are using the optional rechargeable battery pack, there will be a solid AMBER ring around the Rx MASTER
POWER button when the battery is recharging (plugged into USB power). When the charge is complete, a SOLID RED
ring will illuminate.
MIXAMP 5.8
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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