Soundblaster g6, modmic 5, sennheiser hd58x, xbox

Nevon · Dec 12, 2019

So I have a soundblaster g6, sennheiser hd58x, modmic 5, and an xbox x. I have scoured the internet and cannot find information on how to set it up so party chat works.

Given MS moving to cross platform this proprietary party chat is a joke. Astro and TB must be paying through the nose.

Does anyone know the correct setup or if it is possible? I had read the instructables.com method and it appears that an update on "Nov 18" put a kibosh to it.

Thanks in advance.

:)

XBF Ezra G

Hi Nevon,

Thanks for your post. I understand you are experiencing an issue with using your microphone with the Xbox One X. It's recommended to use a headset with a 3.5mm jack with support for headphones and a microphone that will plug into an Xbox Controller.

For more information on using a microphone with party chat, check out this page: Party Chat - Xbox One.

I hope this helps.

Nevon

Thanks for the reply. Could you please link a photo or url on the specific item?

SilveryEmerald

An adapter is needed for 3rd party Headsets.

Nevon

Well thanks for the kind words.

I am looking for a response with knowledge on the question. I understand in the grand scheme of things this may be a niche market or problem but I feel MS is falling short in the customer service department.

Even the playstation allows "unofficial" headsets and usb chat. MS purposely rolling out a patch to remove third party mics (the method of hooking 4 cables/splitters together).

P.S. If you are in the same boat or would like a dac/amp other than astro or TB. Please state you have the same problem.

ManilaSlim

Might be late to the conversation but, I've been using my Sennheiser hd58x with my XB1x via soundblaster g6 external dac/amp and honestly it's the best audio I can get till I get my hands on my argon mk3 in the mail. But anyway sounds like you have some
hifi audiophile gear so I highly recommend purchasing the soundblaster g6. Hooks up via optical cable so low to no latency. And the additional Dolby atmos option just sounds better with some power behind the headphones. Problem is no game chat. I found if
you connect to your controller with another headphone, the mic (this case my weak arctis pro) does work and the game audio works to the 58x when connected to the amp. Problem is I cant hear my friends through the amp but they can hear me with my arctis pro
hanging around my neck. Both chat and audio work on the arctis most likely due to it plugged into controller. What's odd is that once I unplug the arctis from controller I hear my friends and game audio on the 58x. It's like that little 3.5 mm plug shuts
off the chat output to speakers and headset option in settings for some odd reason. I'm still tinkering though... In any case the g6 amp is my recommendation.

Soundblaster g6, modmic 5, sennheiser hd58x, xbox