This guide will provide you with all the information you will need to set up your MixAmp Pro TR with your PlayStation 5. Setup is shown with an A40 TR Headset but you can also use an A10 Headset, A03 IEM, or another wired headset of your preference to connect with the MixAmp Pro TR.
Note that since the PlayStation 5 does not include an optical port we have created the ASTRO HDMI Adapter for PlayStation 5 for outputting optical audio to your MixAmp Pro TR. On PS5, the optical connection is needed to enable EQ profiles, Dolby surround sound processing, and Game:Voice balancing with the MixAmp Pro TR. This guide shows setup with the ASTRO HDMI Adapter but other HDMI Adapters can also be used if they include an optical output and support the HDMI version for the video features, resolutions, and refresh rates you need in your setup. Also, if your TV or monitor has its own optical output with bitstream / Dolby passthrough then you can connect your MixAmp Pro TR directly with the optical port on your display — no HDMI Adapter needed.
More information on the ASTRO HDMI Adapter for PlayStation 5 can be read here.
Here is the ASTRO equipment you will need to connect:
- MixAmp Pro TR
- 2x Micro USB cable
- ASTRO HDMI Audio Adapter for PlayStation 5
- Optical cable
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Step by Step
Step 1: Make sure that your MixAmp Pro TR updated to the latest available firmware from the ASTRO Command Center Software using a PC or Mac by following the instructions in this quick video tutorial.
Step 2: Connect the included short HDMI cable into the HDMI Output on your PlayStation 5.
Step 3: Connect the other end of the same HDMI cable into the HDMI Input on your HDMI Adapter.
Step 4: Connect the Micro USB end of the second Micro USB cable into the Micro USB port on your HDMI Adapter.
Step 5: Connect the USB-A end of the same cable with a USB-A port on your PlayStation 5.
Step 6: Connect the HDMI cable that came with your PlayStation 5, or another HDMI 2.0b or HDMI 2.1 cable, into the HDMI Output on your HDMI Adapter.
Be aware of the HDMI specification of the cable you are using as this is important for unlocking video options like 4K resolution and 120 Hz at 1080p. The cable included with the PS5 is HDMI 2.1.
Step 7: Connect the other end with an HDMI port on your display.
**Important Note: most TVs and displays only have one or two HDMI ports that support HDMI 2.0 or high bandwidth connections needed for 120+ Hz refresh rates and 4K resolution. Also, many monitors only support 4K resolution or high refresh rates over their DisplayPort connections.
Step 8: Connect the Micro USB end of the included cable with the MixAmp Pro TR’s Micro USB port.
Step 9: Make sure the MixAmp is in PlayStation mode by using the switch on the back of the device.
Step 10: Connect the USB-A end of the same cable with a USB-A port on your PlayStation 5.
Step 11: Connect one end of the included TOSlink optical cable with the optical port on your HDMI Adapter.
Step 12: Connect the other end of the optical cable with the optical port on your MixAmp Pro TR.
Step 13: Make sure your PlayStation 5 system is turned on.
Step 14: Navigate to the Settings menu on your PlayStation 5.
Step 15: Select the Sound menu option.
Step 16: Under Microphone settings, set the Input Device to USB Headset (Astro MixAmp Pro).
Step 17: Under Audio Output, set the Output Device to USB Headset (Astro MixAmp Pro).
Step 18: Under Headphones, set Output to Headphones to Chat Audio.
**Important Note: you should select Chat Audio and NOT All Audio so that voice chat is transmitted over the USB connection and game audio is transmitted over the HDMI connection. This enables the Game:Voice balance, EQ profile, and Dolby processing on your MixAmp.
Step 19: Change HDMI Device Type to AV amplifier.
Step 20: Under AV amplifier, change Number of Channels to 5.1 ch.
Step 21: Under General, change Audio Format (Priority) to Bitstream (Dolby).
Step 22: Mute or turn down the speakers on your TV or home theater system.
Step 23: You’re good to go! Be sure to check in-game options regarding potential player muting or other audio setup, as these features can differ from game to game.
For information on video settings and how to achieve 120 Hz when connecting with an HDMI Adapter, see our ASTRO HDMI Adapter Frame Rates and Resolutions guide.
For any additional help, please reach out to our Customer Service team. Thanks for being a part of the ASTRO Family!
