Astro Gaming Mixamp, Instruction Manual

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P29 pc setup
Connecting with the (optional) 3.5mm cable
As an alternative to the preferred USB connection, on the rear
of the MixAmp™ you’ll find a
PC MIC output, which can be
used to pass your microphone output signal to your computer
via an analog connection. If you have USB voice recording
enabled, you don’t need to use this port.
To use this connection, plug an optional 3.5mm-to-3.5mm
cable from this output to your PC’s LINE-IN jack. This is usually
indicated with a line-in (arrow) icon, or a blue 3.5mm jack.
(Really) Important:
Set the voice input in your audio or VoIP
software to recognize the LINE-IN port as your incoming voice
signal. The ASTRO MixAmp™ outputs a full strength “line
level” signal, and if it connected to the microphone input, your
computer will amplify the signal much more than necessary,
causing static and interference. If your computer doesn’t
have a “Line In” connection, use the Microphone port, and set
the incoming voice level to a low setting and be certain that
‘+20dB Boost’ is set to OFF (unchecked).
When using Voice Over IP (VoIP) software in this
configuration, you will not be able to adjust the voice/game
balance using the BALANCE dial. Voice communication
software and game sounds are mixed together at your PC
-- make any adjustments within your software. The BALANCE
dial mixes game sound with voice communication coming into
either the USB port or the Daisy-chain connector only.
(Also sort of) Important: If you are using a non-ASTRO
headset, be sure to use the optional Dual Jack-to-3.5mm
4-pole Adapter to integrate the microphone function of your
headset with the MixAmp™. Otherwise, your headset will
function normally, but without the microphone feature.