Can you use Astro A40 without Mixamp on ps4?

Yes you can, but you loose all the surround sound. They will work just like normal stereo headphones. Do they still have surround sound if you plug them into a PC without the mixamp?

How do I switch connected devices in PC mode?

To change between PC Mode and Console Mode, Press and Hold the Power Button for 3 seconds. The Power Button will also glow with a white or red ring to signify which mode you’re currently in: PC Mode = White ring, Console Mode = Red ring.

How do I connect my PS4 to my PC with MixAmp?

Here’s how to set it up.

Connect one end of the optical audio cable to the port on the rear of the console.
Connect the other end to the optical port on the Mixamp.
Connect the micro USB cable to its port on the Mixamp.
Connect the USB-A end of the same cable to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your PC.

Do I need an optical cable for PC?

There are many ways to connect a PC to an audio system, but not all of them are equal. For the best results, you’ll have to use an optical audio cable.

Is USB better than optical?

Both will work fine, but optical has some major benefits over USB that just pushes it into first place. Not being affected by electrical and radio interference is a major advantage to me in the audio world. Personally I always use optical audio when possible.

Can you plug optical into PC?

The PC may have two Digital Audio Out connections (SPDIF) that are coaxial and optical. You can connect either the coaxial or the optical digital audio cable, depending on your system. If you have both cables, connect only one cable. Do not connect analog multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output.

What if my PC doesn’t have an optical output?

You can either get an in or an out port. Alternatively if you have an HDMI connection to your monitor then you can buy an HDMI audio extractor which will take the digital audio which is being sent by your computer via HDMI (because most computers can do audio over HDMI even if the monitor doesn’t have speakers itself).

How do I get digital audio on my computer?

To connect digital audio from your PC to an AV receiver:

Connect the Digital Out connector on the back panel of your PC, to the Digital Input (SPDIF) on your AV receiver or digital audio system. Use only one Digital Audio Out connector at a time.
Select the AV receiver input.
Use the AV receiver to adjust the volume.

Can you use HDMI and optical audio at the same time?

A lot of TVs will not let you connect both HDMI and optical cables at the same time, even if they have both of these ports available. In case you do connect both cables, they will automatically switch to the one you inserted last.

Does Samsung Smart TV have audio out?

There is no doubt that Samsung smart televisions are among the best out there on the market. And while they boast great audio output, most of us would always want to make it even better, by perhaps connecting their Samsung smart TV to an external sound system such as a home theater.

How do I connect speakers to my Samsung TV?

Press the Settings button on your TV remote.
Navigate to Sound.
Select Sound Output.
Select Bluetooth Speaker List.
Select the device you wish to pair to the TV. Please note: if your audio device does not appear, make sure it is switched on and is pairing.
Select Pair and connect.

How do I connect speakers to my Samsung Smart TV?

Option 3: With Bluetooth (Good way to setup) Once the soundbar is in pairing mode, use your TV remote to navigate to Settings, and select Sound. Next, select Sound Output, and then select Bluetooth Speaker List or Bluetooth Audio Device, depending on your TV model.