STACK NZ Jun #74

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IN THE MIX Are open back or closed back headsets more your style? Porque no los dos? Astro’s latest A40 TR headset, packaged with the MixAmp Pro TR , gives you the choice of either, in addition to a plethora of customisation options. By Alesha Kolbe.

T he A40 TR features swappable mod kit components, a wired connection to your controller (or PC), surround sound, the whole shebang. The TR series is the official equipment of Call of Duty: Black Ops III , so you should make sure you’re sporting a pair when you’re nuking kids on the frontlines.   The A40 TR isn’t just beautiful on the inside; it offers a superior fit and finish, being one of the most comfortable and customisable headsets on offer today. Astro have really pulled out all the stops to provide one of the best quality gaming headsets on the market. Featuring a swappable, precision voice-isolating microphone and surround sound, and compatible with Astro Mod Kits, the A40 TR is perfect whether you’re using it in the privacy of your own home, at a LAN with your mates, or even playing as part of a professional tournament. Almost everything is interchangeable, further reiterating Astro’s position at the top of the headset food chain. Use the Astro Mod Kits to your heart’s content, with the A40 TR offering customisation not seen in other models. Easily swap out the mic, ear cushions and speaker tags – allowing change from open-back to closed-back headgear, and even the headband for a new set; helpful if anything ever happens to break, which it isn’t likely to. Weighing in at only 360 grams, it’s super easy to carry around with you as well. As if the changes on offer for the headset weren’t enough, Astro offers a full suite of

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Pro TR to mix your sound the way you want. The MixAmp is customised for pro gamers and serious livestreamers, whilst still retaining its appeal to those not yet at that top level, and comes re-engineered with all the necessary digital components for streaming free of lag and interference. Use the Command Centre software (included free) to take full control of everything your audience hears, from game sound to voice chat, all with the full immersion of Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound. You can even “daisy-chain” your MixAmps together with your teammates to create synchronised set-ups. The A40 TR is well-suited to YouTubers, streamers, and podcasters looking to make use of the best audio-recording headsets Astro have to offer. Astro’s A40 TR, coupled with

customisation software to fine tune every aspect of your sound set-up. You’ll have full control over every input and output parameter of the MixAmp

the MixAmp Pro TR, is one of the best rigs on the market if you’re looking for customisable, comfortable headsets. Though they may burn a considerable hole in your hip pocket, you’re getting what you pay for. Use it with your Xbox, PlayStation or PC – quality doesn’t discriminate. Set it up any way you want, and prioritise your gaming sound to suit your needs. Time to set the record straight.

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