I want to buy the Astro A40 + mixamp, but if i buy this sound card will i need the mix amp?
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This sound card is an overkill for you Astro A40 headphone. However, if you like this setup, you can go either with or without the mixamp. I personally would not get the mixamp since the sound card comes with comprehensive software for all your adjustment needs.
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It needs an actual amplifier, but also using this Preamp with Bose 901s is kind of like having generic Cheerios everyday while there is a freezer full of Filets.You are better off getting a used name brand receiver (preamp and power amp) unless you have a power amp already in which case you will seriously want a better preamp.
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If you have this slot on your computer. It will support everything the built-in sound card does. This is an older verison of X-Fi and windows 8 may have better mixing software. Most computer today don't come with this Express card slot and I think Creative has gone to USB and on-board motherboard applications. Finally, this particular version (Notebook) you have does sound better than all of the rest, in my opinon.
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No, the mixamp is not included with this one. A good deal more expensive for the both of them.
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You don't need an amp per say. But you will need speakers/studio monitors or anything you can use as a speaker. I am using an amp as a speaker b/c I already had an amp I wasn't using. There are no external speakers so without a speaker you will only be able to hear the kit through headphones.
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Hey - this is true. You can get an adapter for less than 1, though. The amp is really made for higher-end studio headphones which usually use jacks, but you can still get the adapter. Be sure to get a stereo one.
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You can use any sound card you'd like. There are a wealth of inputs and some accept more than one type of connector. I think that for optimal sound, you should use a source with balanced output over XLR. This would be ideal, and any professional level SoundCard, or mixer for that matter, should offer a balanced output via 1/4" or XLR cable connection.
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you can use a mixer or a preamp. you should not plug this in directly to speakers
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So, I deleted my earlier post. Getting 2 audio sources to play simultaneously is actually pretty easy. The mixamp has a line in for spdif (optical) and your typical aux 3.5mm jack. I hooked my computer via spdif and my TV via aux. You'll get both AND be able to toggle the balance with the right earcup game/VoIP switch. (I initially thought it didn't work, as I was 100% to my computer source, hence my deleted answer. Don't make my mistake). I would recommend the spdif from your console and aux from your computer, you'll get better in game sound. The balance feature is really nice, and it is tailored to your exact needs.
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I just use my marantz 5005 receiver and run my audio and video thru the receiver...no separate amp required as long as u have an AV (audio video) receiver
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If youre playing it by itself your amp is your limit. If played in conjunction with other signals a mixer of some sort would definitely be necessary.
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If you want to take the astro mix amp + pc headset route, i'd recommend the Senn pc360. That seems to be agreed on as the best combo for quality surround sound. Pricey though. Honestly, save money and get the u320's. You'll be happy with the sound.
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If you are talking about 2 audio sources this wouldn't work. you will need mixing equipment.
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I am using it right now with the astro mixamp and yes it does work. But you will need this adapter Sennheiser PCV 05 Combo Audio Adapter
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It depends. Do you plan to just connect speakers to this unit? If so, you only need the connect amp. If you're hooking it up to a stereo, surroundsound system, or another type of amplifier, you only need the connect. You probably don't need both.
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Yes It will. I had that setup first and then switched to the Mixamp pro. These headphones will make you so aware of your surroundings in game. Especially in Dom or TDM. It's harder in the big game types do to all the action going on but still a great step up from the A40's.
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You don't need a separate amp to make these work on the ps3. It will make it sound better for sure (I use the astro mixamp myself and the combination of that plus these headphones is phenomenal). But it's not required. All you do is use the plug with the RCA cables (it comes with the ps3) and use an adapter that goes from that down to a 3.5mm jack. This can be had for just a few dollars. Manhattan 6 inches Stereo Splitter-3.5mm Jack to 2-RCA Jacks Audio Adapter