ASTRO MixAmp Pro TR Gen 4 || PlayStation 5 Setup 

HEADS UP TO ANY NEW PS5 OWNERS OR ASTRO USERS - At the Audio Output screen, you may not be able to switch the HDMI Device type from TV to AV Amplifier as the option will be grayed out. The steps in this video are backwards. Skip that step and go down to OUTPUT TO HEADPHONES and switch it from ALL AUDIO to VOICE CHAT AUDIO. This will unlock the HDMI Device menu where you can now select AV Amplifier.

That last part is very important! I was getting game and voice switched around and only 1 sound preset. Thank you for explaining this.

All these cables can be one usb cable but astro don’t want to pay for ps5 license

They better come with an updated version we shouldn’t need to buy extra stuff for this to work.

Anyone NOT have the same Audio Format options as the video? I have, linear PCM, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and DTS. Which of these do I want?

Please make a hdmi 2.1 port like the ps5 have, not like the ps4 hdmi 2.0 port yes sound is good but picture quality is just as important. You guys are one of the top brands and I am sure you guys can do this. I'm a big fan of astro and one day will own a pair of the legendary a50 headphones but come on guys.

Straight to the point with clear and relevant answers. Good vid

my voice chat doesn’t work when i have my output device to USB HEADSET, Only HDMI device but then i cannot mix the sound

This hdmi optical splitter is only hdmi 2.0b meaning you don’t get full 120hz at 4K such a let down here from Astro. Will be selling my a40’s & my a50’s to switch over to the steelseries pro wireless as they do not need optical input for independent adjustment of game/chat.

Why aren't RU-vidrs showing people how to achieve this same thing without the adaptor. It gives you all the audio benefits and doesn't limit your HDMI to 2.0 rendering your 2.1 useless.

When I check my Audio format (priority) setting I only got the options of Dolby Atmos & Dolby audio instead of bitstream Dolby, which one is the correct one to set out of the 2?

Astro needs to release an HDMI 2.1 mixamp so this whole device will be unnecessary.

I had the same problem as a lot of people on here. If you are having the problem where you can’t hear unless you have it set to all audio All I did as stupid as it sounds was to plug the mix amp to a usb on my extension cord rather than the ps5 then I connected it back to the ps5 and it started to work perfect like explained on this video

but it doesn't work at 120hz in 1440p

All these cables to get sound from my tv and headsets is insane but thank you this works. I play horror games on my twitch channel and have ppl watching in person so now they can hear the game instead of me just hogging the sound. Makes no since but the Astro A50 I have on my Xbox series X works find sound in tv and system. Thank you PlayStation for making this difficult.

I got 2 options (dolby audio & Dolby Atmos) which one I have to choose?

We need an adapter that reads 4k at 120 fps

it's not popping up on Input Device any suggestions?

Why isn’t my mixamp showing up on input device? The only option I have is microphone on controller. Any ideas??

okay after doing all this how do i connect my ps5 camera, please help, all my usb cables are taken?!?!?

I guess we have to buy our HDMI adapter to get our current ones working with the PS5? Can you guys include what’s needed first to get this working. People will assume it comes in the box smh.

You make it look too easy… those audio setting options for the Astro mixamp pro don’t even show up on my ps5 settings 😫

Do both HDMI cables need to be HDMI 2.1 in order to get the best audio quality ? 😅. Thank you 🙏🏻 😊

Do I have to power the adapter from the ps5 or can I just plug it into any USB ?

For sure a compremise, you give up most of the usb slots, you no longer get 4k 120Hz, the HDMI adapter gets superhot. This is suppose to be next gen ?

Hey Astro. If you are reading this. I think you have a problem internal with your adapter. Since may I used this adapter daily. Everything worked flawlessly. Pro tip. Turn off 3D audio for better overal sound. Because 2 engines in one makes the audio not legendary… because I know how legendary the sound of Astro is. Anyways. We are now 18 july. Since 16 july I started to have problems with my adapter. Something In the booth up… because my mix amp gives direct power. My Ps5 is also on. But the screen is black. Maybe it has to do something with Sony’s new performance update. But I rather think something is wrong with the power supply or recognize part to boot up. Because if I detach the adapter and put my hdmi straight to Ps5. Everything works fine…. Day 2 same problem. I unplugged every cable put it back in as a fix. Once correctly booted I can go night and day without problem. But once I power off my ps5…. The adapter again won’t boot up properly. Took me more then 15 minutes to have a screen. The adapter is completely dead or over heated intern. So now i am forced to play without my astro’s. Because without mix amp they sound silent and completely not good. But without adapter no mix amp optical port…. So, I play just without headset now. So 3 possibilities: Ps5 update from a week or 2 ago changed something that caused a bug? Astro ps5 adapter can’t handle 48+ hours sessions? Yup, my ps5 is in the weekend very long on. I use it as a charger… or just go hardcore. Just like my sport life 🤦🏼‍♂️☯️. Anyways possibility 3. Something internal is not right designed. Once booted up it works like a charm. The problem is… it doesn’t recognize the boot up. Extra possibility is the loose cable design for usb power. But I think that is ok. Just a piste. An easy fix is an updated Ps5 adapter with a led indicator build in. Then you know if the power is on or not. Will buy a new one or replace with guarantee. But I have the feeling my new one will face to the same problem… Michael

for me HDMI device type and number of channels options is grayed out. i followed the vid perfectly, is there something im doing wrong?

Great vid, very direct. Any plans to release mix amps that work with PS5 without a splitter?

It’s a shame the ps5 doesn’t have a optical output.

ok every time i click on dolby (bitstream) it only says dolby but i click on it and it doesn’t play any sound and makes a loud scratchy screech noise when my speakers are on on my monitor. any thing wrong w linear pcm??

I connected mix amp into ps5 USB and that’s it haha works like a charm

Fantastic.. bought the a40 mix amp pro but it doesn't come with an adapter for the PS5, but the box says it works for the PS5 after spending $250?? Scam

Will you be making a adapter for 2.1 capabilities that way 4k120hz is possible with our TVs/monitors

So was my kit supposed to come with the hdmi adapter? Cause it didn't lol

Question..... I just got a pair of A40tr with the mixamp and the astro HDMI to optical adapter. My question is, when updating my setting on the PS5 and selecting the audio output device, should I choose USB headset (Astro A40) or HDMI device (TV)?

i dont know wha i did wrong, i can hear thru the headset but nobody can hear me in any voice chat game

There is a difference in sound quality if i use Mix Amp Pro TR with pc and with PS4. Could anyone explain me this?

If I set the audio to "Chat Audio" I have double sound on TV and headset. Doesn't make sense. Another question with this setup: Are VRR and 120 Hz working then with the PS5?

BUYER BEWARE - This Astro adapter runs inline from ps5 to source (TV or AVR)....so this will kill 4K120 HDMI 2.1 since the adapter is only rated at 4K60.

Can anyone help with this problem? I set the headset up just as he does in this video, but there’s constant buzzing in the headset at all times, and when I talk in voice chat everyone can hear it too. I’ve tried resetting everything including the ps5, yet the problem persists. It’s a brand new headset and adapter so I really don’t know what it could be

NOTE: If your PS5 is not detecting your MixAmp, try another USB cable. This was the solution for me.

Ive been playing with it on TV for years. Whats the difference?

Nice !! Went to buy the adapter at Best Buy & the new cod ! Steps were easy & simple !! Works like a charm ! Might play around with the cables for the elgato hd60 !! 👍🏻

How come when I go to settings on the ps5 it only comes up with controller headset and not the mix amp? I’ve watched this video numerous times and done everything perfectly

I did everything right and my voice chat won’t work please help!

Does this adapter support 1440p 120hz on PlayStation 5 yet?

Question: Is there no 7.1 surround option that uses the mixamp? Using optical only goes up to 5.1 and using USB makes the mixamp redundant. What am I missing here?

Whats the difference it makes just connecting the mixamp usb directly to the ps5?

The adaptor should come with the headset and charge more but great video. Right to the point and helped a ton. Thanks for posting this.

Will I still be able to hearing my friends in the PlayStation party and the game audio together?

I wish there was a video for how to do this if we have an optical port on the TV already. I know that when I switch to Dolby sound there is a sharp static sound that happens which I don't know if that's normal.

TWO USB-A to micro usb cables for this to work? But the headset only comes with one… so now I’m supposed to buy another cable too?

Only problem is with the splitter the HDMI doesn't support 120hz past 1080p so if you play 1440p or 4k 120hz it is a no go. At least for me it was. Unfortunately had to pick up a new headset. But I loved my a40s

If you are watching this, realize this adapter limits the framerate to 60 at 4K. It should be 120, so don't waste your time.

Good morning, I have a problem. When I set up audio chat I no longer hear anything, not even the sounds of the playstation. Where am I wrong? Thanks a lot to those who will help me

Question: how do you set this up when using a capture card? That's a lot of cables.

My mic for the headset just stopped working do I need to download a software update or is it just a bad mic/headset?

I’ve done this exact process and the PS5 doesn’t give me an option to switch over the microphone to mixamp pro

Just wondering why 5.1 channel instead of 7.1? Doesnt the mixamp support 7.1 surround sound?

1:26 You have to chose HDMI as Output device (thats where the extractor get dolby sound from), not the usb connected mixamp or you get stereo and this whole workout is pointless. Cmon astro, know your stuff!

Happy Thursday! My brand new Astro Mixamp Pro just arrvived, very excited but there appears to be something missing. In this video and the instruction manual there’s a second box to connect to that’s not included 😱 Is this needed and if so where can I purchase it please? 🙏 ✨ ✨ ✨

I noticed and hooking it up to the PS5 everything that was shown in the video, everything works but you're capped at 60 hertz, and it's not as loud as it used to be when it was hooked up to the PS4

You don't need the adepter on some brand new tvs i just use the dolby entrance on my tv my sound is just as good as on ps4 or with the adepter that i got years ago at its release... youjust need to set the main audio to go true the dolby

Does anyone else have a problem with it getting super hot? Is there a chance it can damage the cables or worse.

Can u Get 4k 120hz wit this piece on 2.1 monitor???

So, doing it the way you've shown, you lose 2 (out of 3) USB ports on the PS5 and you can no longer output HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz). More of a massive compromise, than a solution.

My a40sdidnt come with the little hdmi adapter?

anyone know why i can’t hear anything when i set the headset output to chat audio? Edit: I think i figured it out. If you are using an adapter from amazon you probably have the ‘ARC’ setting switched on, switch it to ‘EXT’ instead. Not sure what these settings do, but switching between them solved my issue.

I did all this. People can hear me but I can’t hear them. What can I do to fix this?

I just got the headset and every time I use Bitstream Dolby it makes my monitor make noises.

Does it work with any hdmi adapters? I already have one from the ps4, and I just upgraded to the ps5

So I now need to buy an adapter 😂 to be able to use the optical wire peak!

If i have my headphone output set to voice chat only, i dont hear the game anymore, only voice chat, so the game to voice knob becomes useless for me am i missing something?

If anyone is having random video output drops since using this splitter here's a solution that worked for me On your ps5, go to screen and video settings. On Video Output, select Video Transfer Rate and switch from automatic to -2. I saw this from an official on Reddit and haven't had any issues since :)

Under output settings i have set it to USB HEADSET ASTRO MIXAMP PRO. but every time I turn my ps5 back on it defaults to HDMI DEVICE AV AMPLIFIER. Is there a reason why it keeps doing this?

What a mess - 4k & 120 not possible with that solution

I preordered the Astro A50 X. Will this MixAmp work with the headphones? If so what cords do I need to get?

This seems like a lot of work just for quality sound

I heard you can just connect the mixamp to a computer for an update and you're good to go

I just got my Astros today and did all this in the video but It won’t let me change it to 5 channel it just shows it greyed out ? Is that because I’m using a pc monitor ?

Dang, this thing takes up 3 ports on the console. That’s crazy

1440p 120fps its possible on ps5 whit this splitter ?

Anyone know why you have to use bitstream Dolby instead of linear ?

I’ve done ever step by the book and my knobs stay red and I cannot hear anything and my mic is not working. Is it me or could I have gotten a bad mixAmp?

Just plug the optic cable on TV, dont need this

For some reason when I put it on usb headset for output device I have audio but I can’t hear voice chat. When I put it on HDMI device I can hear both. Why is that?

We have to waste 2 USB ports to use our headset wtf

There's an easier way than using this adapter. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kVNSOR1HM90.html. If you have a TV with optical audio output, I recommend using that for two reasons. First, it allows any source connected to the TV to output audio to the Mixamp. Second, you simply don't lose 120 Hz output because the PS5 is able to remain connected to the input which supports 120 Hz. I always used the optical audio output on the TV because it made the Mixamp and even A50 Base Station far more versatile. Anything that was connected to my TV could output to Mixamp.

When people in a party talk the audio pops or cracks. When I record clips on the PS5 my mic audio pops and cracks as well. Why is that?

The 3D audio doesn’t work so do what I done sell you A40’s and buy steelseries arctis 7p oh plus using this adapter you can’t play 120 fps it’s limited to 60

Under sound and input device the only option I have is microphone on controller??

Im have a huge problem on my microphone setting it doesn’t say usb mix amp pro and everything is properly plugged in.

I have a camera and an external hardrive and I dont have enought usb ports for all of this, this one device takes up 2 ports???

What audio should I put it to it only says Dolby audio or Dolby something else nothing what u said ?

Does the adapter allow you to play 1440p / 120hz ? Also they added dolbly atmos . Should i still use bitstream dolby?

HEY HI EVERYONE I PURCHASED ASTRO A40 BOUNDLE WITH MIXAMP PRO. I updated the Astro firmware on the mixamp and connected it to the PS5. I went to the Astro channel to set the mixamp and headphones. I did everything as per the tutorial... when I enter a "party with my friends" I can hear them but they can't hear me when I speak please help...! I cheched the cable audio to the headphones is ok but the mic still not work, they can't hear me..

So what do you have to actually buy because I just have the Astro mix amp headset

Why won't it let me change the number of channels to 5.1 Is that because I'm using a capture card?

If I switch to Output Device "USB headset [Astro MixAmp Pro] the ability to change HDMI type greys out, what am I doing wrong? Please help

I can use my ASTRO A40 + MixAmp Pro in XBOX Series? or cant work?