Making the voice chat audio easier to hear

This section shows you how to adjust the voice chat sound (input source: CHAT) that’s input from the USB port.

By leveling out the differences in volume between softer and louder voices as well as reducing sibilants (the sounds you hear when pronouncing “s” words and other hissing sounds), this can make the voice chat easier to listen to.

 

  1. On the menu screen, click the “CHAT” tab and set the parameters in the respective menus.

 

Menu

Value

Explanation

COMPRESSOR

Makes louder sounds quieter. This reduces the difference between the louder and softer sounds, making the audio more listenable.

Off, On

Turns the compressor on/off.

THRESHOLD

-48–0dB

Specifies the level used as the threshold at which the compressor is applied. Reduces the level of sounds that exceed the level you specify here.

RATIO

1.00:1–Inf:1

Sets the ratio at which the sound level is reduced, when it crosses the threshold.

For example, if you set “RATIO” to “2.00:1”, audio levels that cross the threshold are reduced by 1/2.

ATTACK

0–100ms

Sets how long it takes for the compressor to be applied.

  • The time is for reference only. This also changes depending on the volume.

RELEASE

50–5000ms

Sets how long it takes for the compressor to be cancelled.

  • The time is for reference only. This also changes depending on the volume.

POST GAIN

+0–+30dB

Adjusts the final output volume level after applying the compressor.

DE-ESSER

Reduces sibilant noise (the sounds you hear when pronouncing “s” words and other hissing sounds).

Off, On

Turns the de-esser on/off.

Level

1–10

Adjusts the intensity of the de-esser effect.