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A50 Wireless Gaming Headset + Base Station Now Available
SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 26, in the year of our Lord 2016
– ASTRO Gaming, the leader in premium video gaming equipment,
announces an updated version of its critically acclaimed and
best-selling ASTRO A50 Wireless Gaming Headset. The ASTRO A50
Wireless + Base Station delivers top-of-the-line acoustics,
ergonomics, and durability that hardcore gamers demand.
Originally introduced in 2012, the new and improved ASTRO A50
Wireless + Base Station delivers a host of enhanced capabilities
and functionality, including updated features and refined audio
characteristics. The new ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station is
now available for $300 (US) from select retailers nationwide.
The original ASTRO A50 Wireless Gaming Headset is the studio’s
flagship audio product and today remains one of the most
technologically advanced gaming headsets available to gamers and
home theater enthusiasts alike. The updated ASTRO A50 Wireless +
Base Station has once again raised-the-bar with a slew of
feature improvements, comfort and quality adjustments, audio
refinements and technological advancements. The all-new ASTRO
Base Station features a 5GHz wireless transmitter that provides
clear, low-latency voice communication, while making headset
pairing and charging simple. Battle through long, intense gaming
sessions in comfort with up to 15 hours of battery life. Hear
enemies and objects from all angles with Dolby® Headphone 7.1
surround sound and optimize your chat levels and game sounds
with the built-in MixAmp technology. For even more flexibility,
the optional A50 Mod Kit allows users to swap out the headband
and ear cushions for improved noise cancellation and comfort.
The new ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station feature set includes:
• ASTRO Audio – Tuned for gaming by ASTRO’s team of gaming audio
experts, ASTRO Audio delivers accurate audiophile-grade
performance no matter the source.
• ASTRO Comfort and Quality – Engineered for extended gaming
sessions, the ASTRO A50 is not only comfortable, but also
durable, lightweight, and easily adjustable.
• Dolby® Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound – Get the drop on
opponents with stunning 7.1 channel surround sound thanks to
pinpoint spatial accuracy. Also provides an expansive digital
audio experience from Dolby®-encoded movies, TV, and music
content.
• Precision Boom Mic – A highly precise, noise-cancelling boom
mic that’s optimized for Xbox One™, PlayStation® 4, PC, Mac®,
and other voice communication. Flip-Up Mute functionality mutes
voice output and conveniently stows the microphone when not in
use.
• Battery Life and Auto Power – Play for extended periods with
more than 15 hours of battery life. The new Auto On/Off
conserves battery life when not in use and awakes from Sleep
Mode once the unit is picked up.
• Powerful ASTRO Command Center Software – Adjust Noise Gate,
Side Tone, and Mic Levels for crystal clear communication. Alter
game volume, chat audio, mic, and AUX channels individually to
generate custom audio mixes for streaming output. Future A50
Headset and Base Station firmware updates will also be
accessible via the ASTRO Command Center software.
• Low-Latency 5GHz Wireless – The ASTRO A50 features 5GHz
technology that provides secure wireless connectivity between
the A50 Headset and ASTRO Base Station Transmitter. This helps
eliminate interference from other wireless devices and keeps
audio output in-sync with video sources.
• ASTRO Base Station Transmitter – The stylish new ASTRO Base
Station features magnetic charging contacts for simple docking
and charging. The ASTRO Base Station also provides automatic
headset pairing and indication of battery status, and Dolby®
Surround On/Off. Connectivity includes TOSLink (optical)
pass-through, AUX input/output and USB for power and streaming
on PC.
• Built-In MixAmp™ – Take complete control of your audio with
ASTRO’s integrated MixAmp™ technology. ASTRO’s MixAmp allows
adjustment of audio levels such as Master Volume and Game:Voice
Balancing for the optimal mix.
• Custom EQ Modes – Three EQ modes presets are available. These
include ASTRO (tuned with precise bass for general gaming), PRO
(tuned for precise mid and high detail for streaming and pro
gaming) and STUDIO (neutral for accuracy and best for movies and
music). Users can create, customize, save, and share EQ profiles
using ASTRO Command Center Software to suit any listening
experience or environment.
• ASTRO A50 Mod Kit Compatible – Transform your ASTRO A50
Headset with the optional ASTRO A50 Mod Kit for improved
comfort, style, and noise isolation. The A50 Mod Kit includes a
synthetic leather headband and leather ear cushions that can be
conveniently swapped with the original cushions and provide
additional noise-cancellation and comfort.