In this article, we'll guide you through optimizing the in-game settings of PUBG for use with Audio Radar. We'll cover the preferred audio settings, step-by-step instructions for configuring Audio Radar, and tips for testing and optimizing your setup. Additionally, you'll find best practices and examples of how Audio Radar can enhance your gameplay experience.

Game-Specific Settings

Step 1:  
From the lobby, navigate to the ‘System Menu’.

Step 2:

Select the 'Settings' option
 

Step 3: 

Within Settings, select the ‘Audio’ tab.

Step 4:

Under the ‘Sound’ category, Disable ‘Music,’ ‘UI,’ and ‘HRTF.’
 

Step 5: 

Navigate to the Voice Chat tab.

Step 6:
Depending on your playstyle, you can choose whether to have voice chat on or off. If you'd like to pick up on enemy proximity chat leave this on. If talking with in-game party members, their voices will appear on the Audio Radar.
 

Configuring Audio Radar

Adjust Sensitivity: Given the map sizes and game pace, make sure your Audio Radar will pick up on far-away gunshots by raising your sensitivity to the mid-higher ranges. This ensures that your footsteps won't be mistaken for enemies, and far away gunshots will be more easily picked up.

Testing Tips

Load into a public training match: Start by positioning yourself in different areas of the map where sound plays a key role, like near firing ranges, vehicles, and other players. This will help you assess the Audio Radar's responsiveness to sounds like gunshots, vehicles, and footsteps.

Utilize the in-game Sound Lab: You can find the Sound Lab in the top left corner of the training map. Here, you can test your sound accuracy with Audio Radar. (Check out a study we did using Sound Labs: Effect of Audio Radar: PUBG Sound Labs)

Iterate on Settings: Make incremental changes to your audio settings based on your experience in the practice matches. Notice if certain sounds are too prominent or if others need to be more discernible.

To prevent discord calls from interfering with Audio Radar, check out this article: How to Separate Discord from Audio Radar using Voicemeeter Banana.