Here’s how to adjust the sound of the other party’s voice in a voice chat (input source: CHAT). 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.
    COMPRESSOR
    		 Off, On Turns the compressor on/off.
    THRESHOLD -48–0 dB

    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 0–100 ms

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

    • Times are approximate. This also changes depending on the volume.
    RELEASE 50–5000 ms

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

    • Times are approximate. This also changes depending on the volume.
    POST GAIN +0–+30 dB 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).
    DE-ESSER
    		 Off, On Turns the de-esser on/off.
    LEVEL 1–10

    Adjusts the intensity of the de-esser effect.