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		<title>NEW A50 Firmware Release Notes – v1.4</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A50 Firmware Updates &#160; We’ve got some firmware updates and release notes for your A50s and TxD MixAmps. Once you have the firmware tool downloaded on your PC or MAC, plug in your A50, TXD MixAmp, or 2013 MixAmp Pro. The firmware tool will automatically recognize your current firmware status. &#160; http://www.AstroGaming.com/Firmware &#160; &#160;   &#160; &#160; A50 [...]]]></description>
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<p>We’ve got some <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/firmware">firmware updates</a> and release notes for your A50s and TxD MixAmps. Once you have the <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/firmware">firmware tool</a> downloaded on your PC or MAC, plug in your A50, TXD MixAmp, or 2013 MixAmp Pro. The firmware tool will automatically recognize your current firmware status.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/firmware">http://www.AstroGaming.com/Firmware</a></p>
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<h4>A50 Update: Version 1.4 &#8211; 5/6/2013 &#8211; <b>04142/04143 -</b><strong style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">  *If you update to the newest firmware all previous versions/builds are installed as well.</span></strong></h4>
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<h4>NEWEST A50 Update: Version 1.4 &#8211; 5/6/2013 - <b>04142</b></h4>
<p>-Improved A50 mic audio quality.</p>
<p>-Improved A50 mic noise gate.</p>
<p>-KleerNet compatibility updates.</p>
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<h4>NEWEST A50 TxD Update: Version 1.4 &#8211; 5/6/2013 - <b>04143</b></h4>
<p>-KleerNet compatibility updates.</p>
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<h4>Previous A50 Firmware Updates:</h4>
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<h4>A50 Version 1.3 &#8211; 1/22/2013 &#8211; 3302</h4>
<p>- Fixes issue where LED remains amber when not charging.</p>
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<h4>A50 Version 1.2 – 11/1/2012 &#8211; 3156</h4>
<p>- Reduced volume level of beeps, now easier on the ears.</p>
<p>- Sidetone volume level improvements, no longer mutes at 100% game volume.</p>
<p>- Master volume adjustment rate increased, volume moves up or down faster when moving the wheel quickly.</p>
<p>- KleerNet compatibility updates.</p>
<p>- PS3/PC battery life improvements.</p>
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<h4>TXD Version 1.2 – 11/1/2012 &#8211; 3155</h4>
<p>- KleerNet compatibility updates.</p>
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<h4>A50 Version 1.1 – 8/15/2012 &#8211; 2855</h4>
<p>- KleerNet compatibility updates</p>
<p>- Improved pairing reliability.</p>
<p>- Various audio and volume leveling adjustments.</p>
<p>- Reduced background noise.</p>
<p>- Improved noise-gate for PC and console voice chat.</p>
<p>- Master volume and game/voice balance settings are saved on power down.</p>
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<h4>TXD Version 1.1 – 8/12/2012 &#8211; 2856</h4>
<p>- Improved pairing reliability.</p>
<p>- KleerNet compatibility updates.</p>
<p>- Fixed occasional optical audio drop</p>
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<p>Visit our <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/firmware">Firmware Update</a> page to download your updates for Mac or PC. If you have any questions, please contact our <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/support/">support page</a>.</p>
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<h4><i>Stay tuned to our social networks for future ASTRO UPDATES and product announcements.</i></h4>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;">A40 NEON SERIES</h2>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-audio-system-neon-color-series"> http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-audio-system-neon-color-series</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">ASTRO has led the way in gaming with innovative technology, grass roots support, and groundbreaking personalization since they day we started. Our culture is new, still taking it&#8217;s shape, with old school stereotypes finally biting the dust.  As gamers, our competitive nature makes us passionate and zealous creatures, who strive to win. But, it&#8217;s a healthy competition that does not divide us. In turn, it brings opposing creeds and corners of the world together. Ones who may have never taken notice to each other, had it not been for their shared love of gaming. We are a community, but there is no denying we still pride ourselves in independence, creativity, and style. Those are some of the same traits that make our favorite video games so much fun! At ASTRO we celebrate these differences, embrace the ever changing industry, and push to grow with our community.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Since the release of our <a href="http://pinterest.com/astrogaming/a40-bxr-edition/">BXR editions</a> and the <a href="http://pinterest.com/astrogaming/special-editions/">Saints Row 3 styles</a>, fans have been clamoring for a wider palette of the ASTRO A40s. Well have no fear, cause the NEON Ninjas are here!  Today we bring you the highly anticipated refresh, with the A40 NEON Color Series. The NEONS join our A40 family with a BANG, as the four most requested colors – Pink, Yellow, Orange and Red.</p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><i>Can Neon Colors Improve Gaming Performance?</i></h4>
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<p>“ASTRO Gaming has one of the most passionate fan bases in the gaming industry and we’ve always paid close attention to their suggestions for product improvement – it’s a critical part of how we’ve maintained our edge, delivering technologically superior, professionally performing and cutting-edge products year after year after year. While there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence that Neon Colors can improve gaming performance there is no question that any player sporting a new set of Neon A40s is going to stand out in a crowd and may even distract a few opposing players!” - Aron Drayer, Director of Marketing.</p>
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<p>The recently revealed 2013 Edition <b><i>A40 Pro-Gaming Headset</i></b>, including our new NEONS, feature an update to the popular Quick Disconnect Cable System, with the addition of the new Media Cable. All 2013 A40 headsets have re-tuned drivers and enclosures that give improved low-end response with less distortion at peak volume. We&#8217;ve also recently announced a significant permanent price reduction on our most popular headset, the 2013 <b><i>ASTRO A40 Headset.</i></b> Available now as <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-pc-headset-neon-color-series">NEONS for $149.99</a>. Our NEONS are also available with our 2013 MixAmp pro as a <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-audio-system-neon-color-series">NEON A40 Audio System for $249.99.</a></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2013 ASTRO A40 Features:</span></b></h4>
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<li><b><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/">New Neon Colors</a> &#8211;</b> Customize your cans with four new high-style, neon color choices now available for the ASTRO A40, including Orange, Yellow, Pink, and Red.  The new neon colors join the A40’s existing black and white choices for a total of six color options.</li>
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<li><b><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/accessories">Quick Disconnect Cabling System</a><b> &#8211; </b></b>Updated version of the ASTRO Quick Disconnect system, offering the same flexibility of using multiple cable types and lengths, but now plugging directly into the headset via a 3.5mm 4-pole jack instead of the original mid-cable release.  This increases reliability and durability while also making it easier to change to preferred cable lengths and update cables as desired.</li>
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<li><b><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/2572/2013-a30-a40-pc-edition-headsets/">Media Controller Cable</a><b> &#8211; </b></b>Designed to move freely between mobile, console and PC gaming, the ASTRO A40 Headset features a unique Media Controller Cable providing total audio control featuring: an in-line mic; an in-line mute;  a switch that toggles between in-line and boom mics; a multi-use call/pick-up/music track control button; and, a volume control wheel.</li>
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<li><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7v9yYTBWhM&amp;list=UUCuU0JDOxEbcW9sI6tdIPeA&amp;index=14">Best Sounding ASTRO Headsets Ever</a><b> &#8211; </b></b>The 2013 Edition ASTRO A40 has re-tuned drivers and enclosures with improved low-end response and less distortion at high volumes making them the most accurate ASTRO headsets ever</li>
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<li><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7v9yYTBWhM&amp;list=UUCuU0JDOxEbcW9sI6tdIPeA&amp;index=14">ASTRO Audio Experience</a> <b>&#8211; </b></b>Engineered specifically for gaming, ASTRO Audio delivers audiophile-grade sound in a richly detailed positional audio experience.  ASTRO A40 headsets are designed for extended game playing, movie watching and music listening sessions and feature superior fit and finish.</li>
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<li><b><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/accessories">Removable Mic System</a><b> &#8211; T</b></b>he ASTRO A40 features a highly precise, removable boom mic, which can be removed and swapped from ear to ear for a more customizable in-game communication experience.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/custom-tags"><b>Customizable Speaker Tags:</b> </a> ASTRO A40 headsets feature a magnetic, removable and customizable Speaker Tag system.  Tags can be designed online to create a unique look for teams, clans, guilds or simply for pure personal expression.</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PDP_A40_Orange_1.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-3611" alt="PDP_A40_Orange_1" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PDP_A40_Orange_1-300x245.jpg" width="180" height="147" /></a> <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PDP_A40_Pink_1.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-3613" alt="PDP_A40_Pink_1" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PDP_A40_Pink_1-300x245.jpg" width="180" height="147" /></a> <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PDP_A40_Yellow_1.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-3612" alt="PDP_A40_Yellow_1" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PDP_A40_Yellow_1-300x245.jpg" width="180" height="147" /></a></p>
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<p><i>Pink, Yellow, &amp; Orange NEONS are available now at AstroGaming.com as </i><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-pc-headset-neon-color-series"><i>NEON PC Edition A40s</i></a><i> and </i><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-audio-system-neon-color-series"><i>NEON A40 Audio Systems</i></a><i>, bundled with the MixAmp Pro. Coming this Summer 2013: RED NEONS and the release of our NEON COLOR SERIES in the UK.  </i><a href="http://www.astrogaming.co.uk/"><i>www.AstroGaming.co.uk</i></a><i>  </i></p>
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<h4><i>Stay tuned to our social networks for future ASTRO UPDATES and product announcements.</i></h4>
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<h4><a href="http://www.twitter.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/astrogaming"><img alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Instagram" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-3.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></h4>
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<h4>Check out all the great ASTRO products to help make gaming your lifestyle.  <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/apparel-bags">2013 Apparel Collection</a>, <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/custom-tags">custom speaker tags</a>, and our <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/apparel-bags">ASTRO transport bags</a>.</h4>
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		<description><![CDATA[PAX East 2013 &#160; &#160; &#160; The ASTRO Crew arrived in Boston greeted by freezing cold snow, but nothing could stop us from enjoying the legendary Penny Arcade Expo East. This is ASTRO&#8217;s 7th consecutive PAX event as the official headset, and once again we&#8217;ve documented the chaos with daily video recaps, hosted by @LisaMalambri. On the [...]]]></description>
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<p>The ASTRO Crew arrived in Boston greeted by freezing cold snow, but nothing could stop us from enjoying the legendary <a href="http://east.paxsite.com/">Penny Arcade Expo East</a>. This is ASTRO&#8217;s 7th consecutive PAX event as the official headset, and once again we&#8217;ve documented the chaos with daily video recaps, hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/LisaMalambri">@LisaMalambri</a>. On the eve of PAX our crew began setting up the ASTRO booth and gearing our partners up with custom speaker tags and headsets. Soon the once empty show floor turned into a kingdom of awesome, teaming with fans, drawn by the lure of free swag and a glimpse at their next favorite game. Let&#8217;s kick it off with our first video recap:</p>
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<p>Day one in Boston was wicked awesome. PAX was full of some real colorful characters and we snapped photos of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151466642888468.1073741826.88159113467&amp;type=3">the best Cosplayers </a>on the scene; setting them up into teams that battled it out for our Facebook fan’s respect- Who won the fight?   &#8230;[drumroll]&#8230;</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151466354868468&amp;set=pb.88159113467.-2207520000.1364347152&amp;type=3&amp;theater"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-3375" alt="ASTRO Cosplay" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo.png" width="658" height="315" /></a></p>
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<h4>TEAM 2 is victorious! Congratulations and thanks for all the votes! PAX never ceases to amaze with truly creative fans and always impressive cosplay.  Keep up the good work!</h4>
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<p>At the ASTRO booth, fans experienced ASTRO Audio with premier titles like: <a href="http://www.zombie.com/">Zombie Studio</a>’s upcoming <b><i></i></b><a href="http://www.playdaylight.com/"><b><i>Daylight</i></b></a>, Konami’s <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/partners/metal-gear-rising-revengeance"><b><i>Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance</i></b></a>, and EA’s <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/partners/dead-space-3"><b><i>Dead Space 3</i></b></a>.  Fans also participated in several contests featuring : <a href="http://worldoftanks.com/"><b><i>World of Tanks</i></b></a> speaker tags and in-game currency, <a href="http://www.kontrolfreek.com/">Kontrol Freek</a> prizes, <a href="http://company.wizards.com/">Wizards of the Coast</a> products and ASTRO headsets. All our game stations were outfitted with <a href="http://www.scufgaming.com/us/">Scuf Gaming</a> controllers, and we gave away several controllers to loyal fans. The ASTRO booth acted as a meeting place, chill spot, and general hang out hub for many. Fans and crew alike lounged with friends, met YouTube celebs, or just get caught up on some z&#8217;s, <a href="https://twitter.com/LoLDyrus">@LoLDyrus</a> !</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">                <a href="https://twitter.com/ASTROGaming"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3384" alt="dyrus" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dyrus-225x300.jpeg" width="225" height="300" /></a>                        <a href="https://www.facebook.com/astrogaming/photos_albums"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3420" alt="426484_10151470806493468_1805615761_n" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/426484_10151470806493468_1805615761_n-199x300.jpg" width="199" height="300" /></a></p>
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<p>Lisa kicked off <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151470799068468.1073741830.88159113467&amp;type=3">day two at PAX</a> with a walk through of <a href="http://crypticstudios.com/">Cryptic Studios</a> new game <a href="http://nw.perfectworld.com/">Dungeon &amp; Dragons: Neverwinter</a>, a free to play action MMO. Then Soup followed up with <a href="http://www.signalstudios.net/">Signal Studios</a>, to get the download on their new free to play MMO <a href="http://ascendgame.com/">Ascend: New Gods</a>. It all ended in the ECA battle arena where Lisa brutally beat down Soup and claimed victory as ultimate host.</p>
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<p><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='640' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/rEa8elaTEjA?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;fs=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></p>
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<p>For the third and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151471157608468.1073741831.88159113467&amp;type=3">final day of PAX</a>, Lisa got up bright and early to check out <a href="http://www.dust514.org/">Dust 514</a>, another awesome free to play MMO (noticing a trend here?) where you can interact with players from <a href="http://www.eveonline.com/">Eve Online</a>. Pretty rad. We ended our game coverage with a special guest, <a href="https://twitter.com/GoldGloveTV">Gold Glove</a>, who discussed Execution Mode and grenade load out in <a href="http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/en-US/">Gears of War: Judgement</a>.</p>
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<p>Your PAX experience just wouldn’t be complete without the Pro team meet &amp; greet. We all got to chill in the ASTRO booth and party with our newly sponsored teams, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151468080328468.1073741828.88159113467&amp;type=3">Evil Geniuses</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151469844763468.1073741829.88159113467&amp;type=3">TSM Snapdragon</a>.  The teams were both big hits and we are excited for the upcoming competitions and blossoming partnerships. The ASTRO Booth really is the coolest spot to kick back and enjoy everything that PAX is, and has to offer. Thanks again to all our partners, crew, fans, and new friends for makin&#8217; it happen. What a ride&#8230;</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151468080328468.1073741828.88159113467&amp;type=3"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3408" alt="EG" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/EG-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a>     <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151469844763468.1073741829.88159113467&amp;type=3"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3409" alt="TSM" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TSM-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a></p>
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<h4>Browse our Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to catch up on the PAX East madness.</h4>
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<h4><a href="http://www.twitter.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/astrogaming"><img alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Instagram" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-3.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></h4>
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<h4>The countdown to <a href="http://prime.paxsite.com/">PAX Prime</a> has begun… see you in Seattle!</h4>
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		<title>PAX EAST 2013 with ASTRO GAMING</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PAX East 2013 &#160; ASTRO Gaming ~ Booth #668 &#160; &#160; Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street in Boston.  March 22-24; Exhibit floor open from 10:00am to 6:00pm each day. &#160; &#160; &#160; PAX is a three day festival dedicated to gamers and gaming.  From major publishers to indie start-ups, from console to pen-and-paper, [...]]]></description>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">ASTRO Gaming ~ <b>Booth #668</b></h4>
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<p align="center">Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street in Boston.  March 22-24; Exhibit floor open from 10:00am to 6:00pm each day.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">PAX is a three day festival dedicated to gamers and gaming.  From major publishers to indie start-ups, from console to pen-and-paper, web comics and music, all aspects of gamer culture will be on display at the show.  Additional information can be found at <a href="http://east.paxsite.com/">http://east.paxsite.com/</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">ASTRO Gaming is proud to be the Official Headset of PAX for the 7<sup>th</sup> consecutive event.  If you&#8217;re going to PAX East this year be sure to check out the game stations in the PC Free Play area where there will be over 350 ASTRO A40 and A30 headsets.</p>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-3298 aligncenter" alt="Pax PC area" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Pax-PC-area.jpg" width="599" height="229" /></p>
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<h4>We will also feature a number of exciting game demos and activities in our booth, including:</h4>
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<p><a href="http://www.zombie.com/">Zombie Studio</a>’s upcoming <b><i></i></b><b><i>Daylight</i></b>, Konami’s <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/partners/metal-gear-rising-revengeance"><b><i>Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance</i></b></a>, and EA’s <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/partners/dead-space-3"><b><i>Dead Space 3</i></b></a>.  Attendees can also win:  <a href="http://worldoftanks.com/"><b><i>World of Tanks</i></b></a> in-game currency; <a href="http://www.kontrolfreek.com/">Kontrol Freek</a> prizes, <a href="http://company.wizards.com/">Wizards of the Coast</a> products and even ASTRO Gaming gear!  ASTRO will also feature Pro Team Meet &amp; Greets with team members from <a href="http://www.myeg.net/">Evil Geniuses</a>, <a href="http://www.solomid.net/">Team SoloMid</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/OpTicGaming">OpTic Gaming</a>.</p>
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<h4>ASTRO Gaming headsets and MixAmps will be in action at the following PAX East booths:</h4>
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<li>ASTRO Gaming  <b>(Booth #668)</b></li>
<li><b>Ubisoft  </b>(Booth 824 &amp; 836)</li>
<li><b>DoubleFine  </b>(Booth 992)<b></b></li>
<li><b>Square Enix  </b>(Booth 848)<b></b></li>
<li><b>Deep Silver  </b>(Booth 748)<b></b></li>
<li><b>Capcom  </b>(Booth 948)</li>
<li><b>Trendy Entertainment  </b>(Booth 968)</li>
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<li><b>Perfect World  </b>(Booth 624)<b></b></li>
<li><b>Wizards of the Coast  </b>(Booth 562)<b></b></li>
<li><b>Plastic Piranha  </b>(Booth 479)<b></b></li>
<li><b>Signal Studios  </b>(Booth 120)<b></b></li>
<li><b>Bethesda  </b>(Off-Site Community Event)<b></b></li>
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<h4>BE SURE TO FOLLOW &amp; WATCH OUR TWITTER, FACEBOOK, &amp; INSTAGRAM DURRING PAX FOR LIVE ASTRO UPDATES. WE WILL ALSO BE POSTING VIDEO RECAPS EACH DAY ON YOUTUBE, STARRING THE ONE AND ONLY <a href="https://twitter.com/LisaMalambri">LISA MALAMBRI</a>!</h4>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://www.twitter.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://www.facebook.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://www.youtube.com/astrogaming"><img alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://www.instagram.com/astrogaming"><img alt="Instagram" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-3.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></h4>
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<h4>The ASTRO team is Boston bound to celebrate game culture with the fans, pros, and producers that keep our industry thriving. See you this weekend!</h4>
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<p>-ASTRO Gaming</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a Call of Duty recap by Nexy, who joined our pro teams at MLG Dallas:  &#160; Both of ASTRO Gaming&#8217;s premier Call of Duty squads, OpTic Gaming and EnvyUs, entered the MLG Dallas tournament with hopes to place within the Top 8 teams. Placing this high would grant them access to the exclusive Million [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Here&#8217;s a Call of Duty recap by Nexy, who joined our pro teams at MLG Dallas:<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> </span></h4>
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<p>Both of ASTRO Gaming&#8217;s premier Call of Duty squads, OpTic Gaming and EnvyUs, entered the MLG Dallas tournament with hopes to place within the Top 8 teams. Placing this high would grant them access to the exclusive Million Dollar International Tournament hosted by Treyarch. Each team came prepared to battle through the rigorous Open Bracket tournament compared to some of their peers who&#8217;ve already pre-qualified for the desirable Championship Bracket. With the odds and 15 potential rounds of Open Bracket series stacked against them, both squads quickly got to work.</p>
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<p>It was OpTic Gaming who exploded from start, while not dropping a single game, advanced 6 consecutive rounds before finding themselves among the higher-tier opponents who&#8217;ve been waiting for them in the Championship bracket. OpTic Gaming continued their trend in the new bracket and on the MLG Main Stage versus two more Professional teams until they bumped into MLG&#8217;s second place champions, UNITE, who knocked them into the Losers Bracket.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, EnvyUs, had done just the same along side OpTic Gaming in the Open Bracket while only dropping a single game. They stomped through the pit, even counting an incredible 2-0 sweep versus CompLexity Gaming who later in the weekend knocked OpTic Gaming out of the the tournament. However, early in the Championship Bracket, EnvyUs suffered an hiccup by losing to MLG Dallas&#8217; first place champions, Fariko Impact. Now EnvyUs would have to run a gauntlet of teams in the Losers Bracket to earn their spot at the Million Dollar tournament.</p>
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<p>They did just that. EnVyUs bounced back with fury from their meeting with Fariko to dismantle four of North America&#8217;s best Call of Duty teams in a row.</p>
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<p>OpTic Gaming and EnvyUs&#8217; stellar performances from the bottom of the MLG Open Bracket all the deep into the Championship Bracket has secured them each a spot in the Call of Duty Million Dollar Tournament in Hollywood, this April. We are excited to see what adjustments each squad will make before competing in ASTRO&#8217;s honor once again.</p>
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<p>- Nexy</p>
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<h4>Click here for:  <a href="http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/mlg-winter-championship-brackets/">MLG Dallas 2013 &#8211; Winter Championship : Brackets and Results</a></h4>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Team Envyus</h2>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Watch Team EnVyUs : Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 &#8211; Open Bracket &#8211; Winners Round 5</h4>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tv.majorleaguegaming.com/videos/99925-envy-vs-complexity-game-1-wbr5-mlg-dallas-2013">EnVy vs compLexity &#8211; Game 1 &#8211; WBR5 &#8211; MLG Dallas 2013</a><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> </span></h1>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/TeamEnVyUs"><img alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/TeamEnvyus"><img alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TeamEnvyus"><img alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/team/teamenvyus"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3008" alt="Twitch" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Twitch.png" width="104" height="35" /></a></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Optic Gaming</h2>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Watch Optic Gaming : Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 &#8211; Open Bracket &#8211; Winners Round 6</h4>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tv.majorleaguegaming.com/videos/99927-optic-gaming-vs-high-hopes-game-1-wbr6-mlg-dallas-2013">OpTic Gaming vs High Hopes &#8211; Game 1 &#8211; WBR6 &#8211; MLG Dallas 2013</a></h1>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/opticnation"><img alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/OpTicGaming"><img alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/opticnation"><img alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/opticgaming/new"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3008" alt="Twitch" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Twitch.png" width="104" height="35" /></a></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Team Solomid</h2>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Watch Team SoloMid : League Of Legends &#8211; Season 3 NA LCS</h4>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tv.majorleaguegaming.com/videos/100064-complexity-vs-tsm-snapdragon-lcs-mlg-dallas-2013">compLexity vs TSM Snapdragon &#8211; LCS &#8211; MLG Dallas 2013</a></h1>
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<p style="text-align: center;">That match was epic! Awesome wins TSM! Keep up the good work!</p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">~ MLG Dallas &#8211; Season 3 NA LCS Results ~</h4>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>~ Season Three NA LCS Matches ~</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b> <b>TSM Snapdragon vs Good Game University &#8211; TSM Win</b></b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b><b>TSM Snapdragon vs </b>Curse Gaming  - TSM Loss</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b><b>TSM Snapdragon vs </b>compLexity &#8211; TSM Win</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b> <b>Want more <a href="http://www.solomid.net/">Team SoloMid</a>? Click here to see the <a href="http://na.lolesports.com/season3/split1/teams/tsm-snapdragon">League of Legends Championship Series</a> upcoming battles!</b></b></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.solomid.net">www.SoloMid.net</a></h4>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Big congratulations to our teams <a href="https://twitter.com/OpTicGaming">Optic Gaming</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamEnVyUs">Team EnVyUs</a> for qualifying for the <a href="https://elite.callofduty.com/esports/championship">$1 Million Dollar Tournament</a>: April 5-7.  See you in Hollywood!</h4>
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<h4 style="text-align: left;">Also looking forward to the <a href="http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/spring-championship-anaheim-june-28-30/">MLG Spring Championship</a> with the Grand Finals in Anaheim, June 28-30, 2013. Can&#8217;t wait!</h4>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ASTRO Lovehammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ASTRO GAMING IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP OF FOUR PRO TEAMS : EVIL GENIUSES ~ TEAM SOLOMID ~ OPTIC GAMING ~ ENVYUS     &#160; ASTRO has been a long-time supporter of eSports, hardcore gaming, and having fun. Over the years we&#8217;ve worked closely with professional teams to develop premium audio systems for [...]]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">ASTRO GAMING IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP OF FOUR PRO TEAMS : EVIL GENIUSES ~ TEAM SOLOMID ~ OPTIC GAMING ~ ENVYUS</h2>
<h2><b style="font-size: 13px;"> </b></h2>
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<p>ASTRO has been a long-time supporter of eSports, hardcore gaming, and having fun. Over the years we&#8217;ve worked closely with professional teams to develop premium audio systems for dedicated pros and at-home gamers alike. We are proud to announce a dramatic expansion of our eSports division, becoming the official sponsor of  today’s most dominant pro gaming teams: Evil Geniuses, Team SoloMid, OpTic Gaming, and EnVyUs.</p>
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<p>As an official sponsor of each team, we will provide logistical and travel support for all major tournaments held nationwide. We&#8217;ll be providing tournament entry fees, and of course, ensuring our teams have the latest Headsets, MixAmps, and ASTRO gear. This weekend, March 15-17, our teams will be competing alongside more than 1,000 other superstars from around the world at the Major League Gaming Winter Championship in Dallas, Texas.  Players and teams will compete in a variety of games, including <i>Call of Duty®: Black Ops II™</i>, <i>League of Legends™ </i>and <i>Starcraft® II: Heart of the Swarm™</i> for $170,000 in prizes.</p>
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<p>With our new sponsorship of Evil Geniuses, Team SoloMid, OpTic Gaming and EnVyUs, we plan to push the limits, taking pro gaming to the next level.  As the industry evolves, we&#8217;ll work closely with our teams to drive research and development into the next generation of ASTRO Gaming products.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Evil Geniuses</h2>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><i>League of Legends ~ DOTA 2 ~ Starcraft II ~ CounterStrike ~ World of Warcraft: Cataclysm ~ Super Street Fighter IV</i></h4>
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<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re very happy to have been welcomed into the ASTRO portfolio of sponsored teams. We&#8217;ve always admired ASTRO’s attention to detail and approach to eSports, and we expect this partnership to help Evil Geniuses in a variety of different ways.&#8221; -  Alexander Garfield, CEO of Evil Geniuses.</p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">About Evil Geniuses:</h4>
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<ul>
<li>Founded in 1999, Evil Geniuses is the Western world&#8217;s best video game team and a leading new media agency with a client portfolio that includes such brands as Intel, Monster Energy, Kingston Technology, and other major technology and consumer brands. Featuring gaming celebrities like Greg &#8220;IdrA&#8221; Fields, Justin &#8220;JWong&#8221; Wong, Lee &#8220;JD&#8221; Jaedong, Geoff &#8220;iNcontroL&#8221; Robinson, and Stephen &#8220;Snoopeh&#8221; Ellis, Evil Geniuses consists of only the most popular, storied, and influential gamers from around the world.</li>
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<p><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='640' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/cS_Ez3uj25o?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;fs=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></p>
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<h4>Evil Geniuses Social:</h4>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/myEGnet"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2857" alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/evilgeniuses/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2859" alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EvilGeniuses"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2858" alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/team/eg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3008" alt="Twitch" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Twitch.png" width="104" height="35" /></a></p>
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<h4><a href="http://www.myeg.net">www.MyEG.net</a></h4>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Team SoloMid</h2>
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<h4>League Of Legends</h4>
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<p style="text-align: left;">&#8220;We are extremely proud to be sponsored by ASTRO! They have the best headsets on the market and we feel privileged to have the opportunity to represent their products.&#8221; &#8211; Andy &#8220;Reginald&#8221; Dinh</p>
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<h4>Team Roster:</h4>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">~ Andy “Reginald” Dinh</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">~ Shan “Chaox” Huang</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">~ Brian “TheOddOne” Wyllie</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">~ Alex “Xpecial” Chu</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">~ Marcus “Dyrus” Hill</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">~ Daryl “Wingsofdeathx” Hennegan</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">~ Jason “WildTurtle” Tran</p>
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<h4>Highlights:</h4>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>~ 2011 MLG Providence – (1<sup>st</sup> place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 IPL 4 Las Vegas – (1<sup>st</sup> place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 RoG International – (1<sup>st</sup> place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 MLG Spring Championship – (1<sup>st</sup> place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 MLG Summer Arena – (2<sup>nd</sup> place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 IPL Face Off San Francisco – (1<sup>st</sup> place)<b><span style="font-size: 13px;"> </span></b></li>
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<h4>Team SoloMid MLG Dallas Schedule:</h4>
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<p><b>~ Friday, March 15 @ </b>approx<b>. </b>5:30 PM CST ~</p>
<p>Season Three NA LCS - <b>TSM Snapdragon vs Good Game University</b></p>
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<p><b>~ Saturday, March 16 <b>@ </b>approx<b>.</b> </b>4:00 PM CST ~</p>
<p>Season Three NA LCS - <b>Curse Gaming vs TSM Snapdragon</b></p>
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<p><b>~ Sunday, March 17 <b>@ </b>approx<b>. </b></b>1:00 PM CST ~</p>
<p>Season Three NA LCS<b> - compLexity vs TSM Snapdragon </b></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: left;">Team SoloMid Social:</h4>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SolomidDOTNet"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2857" alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/TeamSoloMid"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2859" alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SoloMidDotNet"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2858" alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/team/solomid"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3008" alt="Twitch" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Twitch.png" width="104" height="35" /></a></p>
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<h4><a href="http://www.solomid.net">www.SoloMid.net</a></h4>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Optic Gaming</h2>
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<h4><i>Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3</i></h4>
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<p>“OpTic Gaming is excited to continue our growth as an organization with the continued support of ASTRO Gaming, with their help the 2013 season is going to be a memorable and successful season!” &#8211; Hector Rodriguez, OpTic Gaming.</p>
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<h4><i>Team Roster:</i></h4>
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<p><i> </i></p>
<p>~ BigTymer</p>
<p>~ Merk</p>
<p>~ Rambo</p>
<p>~ Scumpi</p>
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<h4><i>Highlights:</i></h4>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>~ 2011 GameStop Black Ops PS3 &#8211; (1st place)</li>
<li>~ 2011 MLG Columbus Black Ops &#8211; (1st place)</li>
<li>~ 2011 MLG Orlando Black Ops &#8211; (1st place)</li>
<li>~ 2011 CoD XP MW3 $1 Million Dollar Tournament &#8211; (1st place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 UMG 10K Tournament &#8211; (1<sup>st</sup> place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 EGL7 CoD MW3 – (1<sup>st</sup> place)</li>
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<h4>Optic Gaming Social:</h4>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/opticnation"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2857" alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/OpTicGaming"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2859" alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/opticnation"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2858" alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/opticgaming"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3008" alt="Twitch" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Twitch.png" width="104" height="35" /></a></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Envyus</h2>
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<h4><i>Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3</i></h4>
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<p>“Our team couldn&#8217;t be more excited to represent ASTRO Gaming in 2013. Their gear has truly become part of our daily lifestyles and has been integral to our success in competition.”  - Mike Rufail, Team EnVyUs.</p>
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<h4><i>Team Roster:</i></h4>
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<p><i>~ Jordan &#8220;Proofy&#8221; Cannon </i></p>
<p><i>~ Ray &#8220;Rambo&#8221; Lussier</i></p>
<p><i>~ Tosh &#8220;Stainville&#8221; McGruder</i></p>
<p><i>~ Jordan &#8220;JKap&#8221; Kaplan</i></p>
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<h4><i>Highlights:</i></h4>
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<li>~ 2008 MLG COD4 National Championship – (2nd place)</li>
<li>~ 2009 MLG COD4 National Championship – (2nd place)</li>
<li>~ 2010 MLG MW2 XBOX National Championship – (1st place)</li>
<li>~ 2011 GameStop Black Ops XBOX – (1st place)</li>
<li>~ 2011 MLG Black Ops National Championship – (2nd place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 EGL8 Manchester – (3rd place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 UMG Chicago MW3 – (2nd place)</li>
<li>~ 2012 UMG Chicago Black Ops 2- (4th place)</li>
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<h4>EnVyUs Social:</h4>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/TeamEnVyUs"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2857" alt="YouTube" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-1.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://twitter.com/TeamEnvyus"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2859" alt="Twitter" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming.png" width="30" height="30" /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TeamEnvyus"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2858" alt="Facebook" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/astrogaming-2.png" width="30" height="30" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/team/teamenvyus"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3008" alt="Twitch" src="http://www.astrogaming.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Twitch.png" width="104" height="35" /></a></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">ALL ASTRO PRO TEAMS ARE COMPETING AT THE MLG WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP, MARCH 15-17 IN DALLAS, TX.</h2>
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<p>-ASTRO Lovehammer</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past year we've made sure every stitch, color, and fit would be worthy of wearing here at ASTRO HQ in San Francisco and now, with incredible pride, we'd like to offer our Collection to you.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ASTRO Gaming Apparel Collection was designed with the highest regard to quality as you&#8217;ve come to expect from everything we develop. Utilizing premium materials and details, we&#8217;ve crafted a tactfully versatile line of clothing for your body&#8217;s enjoyment. Whether you&#8217;re gaming hard, headed to an event, or just straight chillin&#8217;; we&#8217;ve got you covered (literally). Over the past year we&#8217;ve made sure every stitch, color, and fit would be worthy of wearing here at ASTRO HQ in San Francisco and now, with incredible pride, we&#8217;d like to offer our Collection to you.</p>
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<h2>Behind the Scenes</h2>
<h4>Shot by Enrique Espinoza</h4>
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<h2>The Lookbook</h2>
<h4>Shot by Curtis Buchanan &#8211; (<a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/astro-media/lookbooks/Lookbook_2013.pdf">Download</a>)</h4>
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<h1>View the gear for yourself.</a></h1>
<p>-ASTRO Nexy</p>
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		<title>2013 A30 &amp; A40 PC EDITION HEADSETS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ASTRO Lovehammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; ASTRO gaming provides the best PC compatible headsets for you to game like a pro, with our new 2013 A30 and A40 PC Editions. Our new headsets maintain a superior fit and finish, excellent audio quality, and our customizable speaker tags.  The 2013 PC editions are designed to move freely between PC and mobile gaming [...]]]></description>
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<p>ASTRO gaming provides the best PC compatible headsets for you to game like a pro, with our new <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/platform/pc-headsets">2013 A30 and A40 PC Editions</a>. Our new headsets maintain a superior fit and finish, excellent audio quality, and our customizable speaker tags.  The 2013 PC editions are designed to move freely between PC and mobile gaming platforms, with some newly added features to help keep you in the game.</p>
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<h4>What&#8217;s new with the A30 and A40 2013 PC Editions:</h4>
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<p>- <em>New Media Cabling System</em> – <em>The Media Cable is has been optimized for PC, Notebook, and  Mobile gaming by putting the controls right at your fingertips. </em>We&#8217;ve updated the Quick Disconnect system, with our new Media Cable that plugs directly into the headset via a 3.5mm 4-pole jack.  The Media Cable offers an in-line microphone, in-line/boom mic switch, a mute switch, a volume control wheel, and a call/pickup/tracking button.</p>
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<p>- <em>Best Sounding ASTROs Ever</em> – The 2013 Edition A30s &amp; A40s have re-tuned drivers and ear cushions that make these the most detailed and accurate ASTRO headsets ever. <em>At ASTRO we pride ourselves on working hard to push the limits and evolve with the industry. Now, w</em>ith improved low-end response and less distortion at high volumes, you wont miss a beat.</p>
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<h4>PRICE DROP!</h4>
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<p>With our new cable system, we&#8217;re able to pass the savings on to you by offering all PC Edition headsets for a new low price. Our 2013 A30 PC Editions are now <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a30-headset-astro-edition">$99.99!</a> and the 2013 A40 PC Editions are now <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-headset-astro-edition">$149.99!</a>  How could you pass up a deal like that?</p>
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<p>The new PC Editions still maintain our classic premium features that set our headsets apart from the rest and make us who we are.</p>
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<p><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='640' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/taASFFrgC04?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;fs=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></p>
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<h4>TUNED WITH ASTRO AUDIO®</h4>
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<p>Working closely with pro gamers and top audio designers to deliver the highest level of clarity at every frequency, ASTRO AUDIO® is designed to make your games, music, and movies sound the absolute best.</p>
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<h4>CUSTOMIZABLE SPEAKER TAGS</h4>
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<p>Change-up your style on the A40 or A30 headsets with our magnetic Speaker Tag system. Or, customize your setup by designing your tags at our <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/custom-tags">online Speaker Tag Customizer</a>.</p>
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<h4>SUPERIOR FIT &amp; FINISH</h4>
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<p>Wear your ASTROs flat around your neck pro-style or clamp them on your dome for days of play in ultimate comfort. Designed with superior materials &amp; fit, over-ear cushions and in-line mic controls.</p>
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<p>Lookin&#8217; to give your ASTRO Gaming a boost? Don&#8217;t forget about our <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/mixamps/mixamp-pro-2013-edition">2013 MixAmp Pro</a>! The 2013 MixAmp Pro enables Dolby Surround Sound, has a streaming output, and four ASTRO EQ presets. If you game on PC and console the MixAmp is a great companion for you, and can be purchased in an <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a30-audio-system-astro-edition">A30 Audio System</a>,  <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-audio-system-astro-edition">A40 Audio System</a>, or as a standalone add-on.</p>
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<p><em><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/platform/pc-headsets">2013 A30 &amp; A40 PC Edition Headsets</a> are available now from <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/">ASTROGaming.com</a>.  If you have any questions about the new features, please message us on <a href="https://twitter.com/ASTROGaming">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/astrogaming">Facebook</a>.</em></p>
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<p>See you on the battlefield!</p>
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<p>ASTRO Lovehammer</p>
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		<title>METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE LIMITED EDITION HEADSETS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ASTRO Lovehammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the world falls into darkness at the hands of rogue cybernetic soldiers, Raiden returns, with a few surprises of his own. The cyborg ninja rises from the ashes, seeking revenge against those who&#8217;ve wronged him and countless bystanders. Powered by machine and vengeance, armed with a high-frequency blade, the stage is set to slice through the chaos and [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the world falls into darkness at the hands of rogue cybernetic soldiers, Raiden returns, with a few surprises of his own. The cyborg ninja rises from the ashes, seeking revenge against those who&#8217;ve wronged him and countless bystanders. Powered by machine and vengeance, armed with a high-frequency blade, the stage is set to slice through the chaos and restore Raiden’s glory&#8230; bad days never stood a chance.</p>
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<p>The Metal Gear saga continues with a new story, full of pumped up action, fierce warriors, and brutal new weapons. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will take you places no other game has before. Designed by top notch developers, Kojima Productions and Platinum Games, Konami strikes again, expanding the Metal Gear universe with radical new game-play.</p>
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<p>This isn&#8217;t the first, or last time you&#8217;ve seen Metal Gear Edition headsets by ASTRO Gaming. It’s been a true honor to maintain our partnership with Konami, as the official gaming headset for METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE. The game is available on 2/19/2013, so there’s still time to join the battle with an <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com//partners/metal-gear-rising-revengeance">MGR Edition A30 and A40</a>. Plug in your A30 or A40 with the 2013 MixAmp Pro and power up with Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound as you help Raiden slash his way to victory.</p>
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<p>Check out the <a href=" http://www.astrogaming.com//partners/metal-gear-rising-revengeance">A30 and A40 Metal Gear Rising Revengeance headsets</a>, available now!</p>
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<p>We are currently offering a variety of different Metal Gear Rising Editions to meet your needs:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/a40-audio-system-mgr-edition">Metal Gear Rising 2013 A40 Audio System </a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/catalog/product/view/id/691/s/a40-audio-system-mgr-edition/category/44/">Metal Gear Rising 2013 A40 PC Edition Headset</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/catalog/product/view/id/690/s/a30-audio-system-mgr-edition/category/47/">Metal Gear Rising 2013 A30 Audio System</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/catalog/product/view/id/692/s/a30-headset-mgr-edition/category/47/">Metal Gear Rising 2013 A30 PC Edition Headset</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/tags/?nocache">Metal Gear Rising 2013 A30 and A40 Speaker Tags</a></p>
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<p>For more info about Konami’s Metal Gear Rising Revengeance, visit <a href="http://metalgearsolid.com/">http://metalgearsolid.com/</a></p>
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<p>Cut what you will&#8230;</p>
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<p>-ASTRO Lovehammer</p>
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		<title>2013 MIXAMP PRO :: FIRMWARE UPDATE V1.3 :: RELEASE NOTES</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BLOG and FIRMWARE UPDATE  - 2/14/2013 : &#160; After launching the last Firmware Update Version 1.3, some users began experiencing an audio drop issue. We&#8217;ve isolated the source and released a new 2013 MixAmp Pro firmware patch update, Version 1.3.1. &#160; &#160; 2013 MixAmp Pro -Version 1.3.1 - 2/14/2013 - 3374 &#160; - Fixed bug that caused some MixAmps to lose audio after updating to 1.3 [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BLOG and FIRMWARE UPDATE  - 2/14/2013 :</p>
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<p>After launching the last Firmware Update Version 1.3, some users began experiencing an audio drop issue. We&#8217;ve isolated the source and released a new 2013 MixAmp Pro firmware patch update, Version 1.3.1.</p>
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<p><strong><strong>2013 MixAmp Pro -</strong>Version 1.3.1</strong> - 2/14/2013 - 3374</p>
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<p>- Fixed bug that caused some MixAmps to lose audio after updating to 1.3</p>
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<p>At ASTRO, we’re always working to stay current and evolve as needs change. We&#8217;ve listened to your feedback on the quality of voice communication for the 2013 MixAmp, and our newest firmware update Version 1.3, was developed with your concerns in mind. If you&#8217;ve had any symptoms with incoming voice, outgoing voice, or the noise gate on your 2013 MixAmp, please review these release notes as we have solutions to your issues.</p>
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<p><strong>2013 MixAmp Pro Firmware Updates</strong></p>
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<p>Newest Firmware Patch launched 2/14/2013 *If you update to the newest firmware v1.3.1, all previous versions are installed as well.</p>
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<p><strong><strong>2013 MixAmp Pro -</strong>Version 1.3.1</strong> &#8211; 2/14/2013 - 3374</p>
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<p>- Fixed bug that caused some MixAmps to lose audio after updating to 1.3</p>
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<p><strong>2013 MixAmp Pro &#8211; Version 1.3</strong> – 2/7/2013 &#8211; 3356</p>
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<p>- Fixed USB mic glitch bug.</p>
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<p>- Reduced voice volume in live stream output.</p>
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<p>- Adjusted PS3 mic level.</p>
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<p>- New default presets, optimized for quiet environments.</p>
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<p><strong>Preset changes</strong></p>
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<p>1 – Pro: Improved Voice EQ, Improved Noise Gate</p>
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<p>2 – Core:  Improved Voice EQ, Improved Noise Gate</p>
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<p>3 – Media:  Improved Voice EQ, Improved Noise Gate</p>
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<p>4 – LAN: LAN Friendly Voice EQ, LAN Friendly Noise Gate</p>
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<p><strong>Previous 2013 MixAmp Pro Firmware Updates</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2013 MixAmp Pro &#8211; Version &#8211; 1.2</strong> – 11/28/2012 – 3198</p>
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<p>- Fixes audio dropout experienced by some users after updating to 1.1.</p>
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<p><strong>2013 MixAmp Pro</strong> <strong>- Version 1.1</strong> – 11/8/2012 – 3168</p>
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<p>- Increased outgoing chat volume.</p>
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<p>- Increased daisy chain volume.</p>
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<p>- Improved EQ presets.</p>
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<p>Visit our <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/firmware">Firmware Update</a> page to download your updates for Mac or PC. If your problem still persists or you have any questions, please contact our <a href="http://www.astrogaming.com/support/">customer support</a> team.</p>
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<p>-ASTRO Lovehammer ^L</p>
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