Any thoughts about using AirPods Max with PS5 using the lightning to 3.5mm cable - connecting to the controller? hmm...
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AirPods Max and PS5
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No one knows yet if the mic will work through the lightning input to console controllers yet.
You would need a TRRS cable/adapter if it does or an inline mic if it doesn't.
The audio will work fine and the Xbox Atmos & PS4/5 3D sound work with any stereo headset so no probs there.
You would need a TRRS cable/adapter if it does or an inline mic if it doesn't.
The audio will work fine and the Xbox Atmos & PS4/5 3D sound work with any stereo headset so no probs there.
Just had a rummage through my 'Box o' Plenty' and found the solution I'll use if the AP Max's mics don't work on the consoles.
I'll just plug the pictured mic/audio splitter adapter into the controllers, then can feed the audio to the headset and the mic input to a lapel clip mic.
I'll just plug the pictured mic/audio splitter adapter into the controllers, then can feed the audio to the headset and the mic input to a lapel clip mic.
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that's my assumption as well.... maybe stack up with the seinnheiser gaming headsets?
I think the issue is the DAC in the Dualsense controller is a bit weak. I have Sennheiser GSP 500's I'd want to use but I don't know if the controller has the power to drive them properly.
The PS5 controller has a built in mic. The headphones don't need one. And I'm assuming these will sound really good since they'll be low ohm for sure and will easily be powered by the Dualsense controller.
I guess one of us will just have to try it out and report back... I haven't order the lightning to 3.5mm cable yet tho.
Just tried them via the 3.5mm to lightning and the sound is actually really good! I normally use an Arctis Wireless Pro, and I'm using the optical out from my TV and the airpods are a LOT louder and cleaner sounding. I'm not sure if the microphone will work for game chat, but if it does, I would immediately replace and use the Airpods only. I'm quite surprised by that.
That’s helpful, I may start doing this then. There’s no audio delay or anything like that?
Not that I noticed, but I had audio delay with the SteelSeries because of the optical running from the TV to the DAC, and I bypassed that using my settings in LG OLED. Connected to controller there were no issues. I seriously doubt my friends in chat would be able to hear me well, given Apple headphones previous history, but if they can, like I said, I'd dump the SteelSeries right away.
I just tried with the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Jack cable. Audio does work and does sound pretty clear (I have no point of comparison since I have no other headset except some old Beats Studios) but the Mic does NOT work using the AirPods Max mic. It uses the Mic from the DualSense. It looks like the Apple cable does not have the ring around the 3.5mm jack to transmit Mic audio. I couldn't find any cable on Amazon that did. Anyone have any ideas?
I have this (pictured) to try with the lightning to 3.5mm cable on the console controllers, problem is I don't really want to spend £35 on the cable if I don't decide to keep the APM. Ooo, they'll take returns on the cable too I presume?
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Yes they do, any headphones that support TRRS 3.5mm will work with the PS5 Dualsense controller. I'll be using my Sennheiser GSP500 with my PS5 once it arrives.
so if im reading correctly, there needs to be a TRRS 3.5mm to lightning for it to work with mic?