wraggster
October 17th, 2012, 22:32
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/10/astro-a40-10-17-12-01.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/17/astro-pulls-curtain-on-2013-A40-headset-MixAmp/)Astro's just refreshed its high-end wired A40 headset (http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/astros-a40-audio-system-headset-gets-detailed-on-video/) and matching MixAmp Pro, a duo that mash together gaming talents with audiophile chops. The 2013 edition of the headset adds an updated quick disconnect system and re-tuned drivers for better bass response and less distortion, with Astro claiming that they're "the most accurate Astro headsets ever." Returning features include a removable, swappable mic, Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound, customizable speaker tags and multi-system compatibility. The revised MixAmp Pro now allows game sound and incoming or outgoing voice chat to be livestreamed with a single cable, while also bringing new custom audio profiles, a smaller size and an optical port. You'll still have game-to-voice balance controls, Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 surround and a dedicated voice channel with the dedicated mixer/preamp, to boot. The pair are sold together for the same $250 price we saw for the original (http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/08/astros-slick-new-a40-gaming-audio-headset/) way back in 2007 -- check the PR and video after the jump to see where to grab them.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/17/astro-pulls-curtain-on-2013-A40-headset-MixAmp/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/17/astro-pulls-curtain-on-2013-A40-headset-MixAmp/