Best audio settings
If you’re going to dominate Black Ops 7, it’s not just the best weapons you’ll need, as listening out for cues from the other team is vital. Your audio settings will always need to be up to scratch, so here are the best options to help you hear enemy footsteps in Season 1.
Best BO7 audio settings
Volumes
Setting | Best option |
|---|---|
Master Game Volume | Preference |
Gameplay Music Volume | 0 |
Dialogue Volume | 0 |
Effects Volume | 100 |
Cinematic Music Volume | 0 |
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Setting | Best option |
|---|---|
Speakers/Headphones Game Sound Device | Headphones |
Speaker Output | Stereo |
Enhanced Headphone Mode | Off |
Global
Setting | Best option |
|---|---|
Audio Mix | Headphone Bass Boost |
Mono Audio | Off |
Mute Game When Minimized | Off |
Mute Licensed Music | Off |
Asymmetrical Hearing Compensation | Off |
Asymmetrical Hearing Compensation | Leave as default |
Functionality
Setting | Best option |
|---|---|
Reduce Tinnitus Sound | On |
Hitmarker Preset | Default |
Voice Chat
Setting | Best option |
|---|---|
Voice Chat Volume | Preference |
Voice Chat | On |
Proximity Chat | On |
Body Shield Chat | On |
Game Voice Chat | All Lobby |
Voice Chat Output Device | Preference |
Communication Preset |
Activision / DexertoMicrophone
Setting | Best option |
|---|---|
Microphone Level | Adjust using the ‘Test Microphone’ option |
Microphone Mode | Push to Talk |
Open Mic Sensitivity | 70 |
Mute Yourself When Connecting to Channel | Off |
Microphone Input Device | Preference |
How to enable Loudness Equalization on PC
- Search ‘Control Panel.’
- Select ‘Sound.’
- Click on your headset.
- Go to ‘Enhancements.’
- Tick ‘Loudness Equalization.’
- Hit ‘Apply’ to save.
DexertoLoudness equalization is an incredibly useful setting to enable, as it dulls the loudest sounds and boosts the quietest. For Black Ops 7, this means that explosions won’t be as piercingly loud, while footsteps will be much clearer.
Unfortunately, console players on Xbox and PlayStation don’t have this option, but if you’re on PC, it can make a huge difference.
How to use Audio Focus on PS5
- Head into the settings menu.
- Go to ‘Sound.’
- Select ‘Volume.’
- Under ‘Accessibility,’ click ‘Audio Focus’
- Enable Audio Focus.
- Under ‘Focus Type,’ choose ‘Boost High Pitch.’
Audio Focus is a PS5-exclusive feature that is ideal for Black Ops 7, as it makes audio much clearer when using headphones and prioritizes sounds you need to hear. With this enabled, especially if you Boost High Pitch, you should have no trouble listening out for footsteps and other cues.