Before using Audio Radar with supported PC games, double-check your Voicemeeter and Windows sound settings.

PC Only

This guide is for PC users using Voicemeeter Banana and VB-Audio Virtual Cable.

For Consoles, check out the Specialized Guides.

Console users can skip this part of the guide, and skip to the Common Game Audio Settings to Check.

Check Windows Sound Settings

1. Open Windows Sound Settings

Open Windows Settings.

Go to: System > Sound

Under Output, select: Voicemeeter AUX Input

2. Check Voicemeeter AUX Input Properties

Click the arrow or device name to open: System > Sound > Properties

Check the following settings:

• Audio: Allowed (If you see "Don't Allow", it's correct)
• Set as default sound device: Is default for audio
• Volume: 100
• Spatial Sound: Off

Important: Keep Spatial Sound turned off. Spatial sound can change how surround audio is sent and may affect Audio Radar’s directional accuracy.

Check Voicemeeter Banana Settings

3. Confirm Cable Output Is Set as Stereo Input 1

In Voicemeeter Banana, check Stereo Input 1.

Make sure it is set to:

CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)

This helps route voice chat or filtered audio through Voicemeeter correctly.

4. Confirm A1 Is Set to Audio Radar

In the Hardware Out section, click A1.

Set A1 to your Audio Radar display device.

Example:

Audio Radar — NVIDIA High Definition Audio

This sends game audio to Audio Radar.

5. Confirm A2 Is Set to Your Headphones or Speakers

Click A2.

Set A2 to the device you want to hear the game through.

Examples:

Headphones
Speakers
Gaming Headset

This lets you hear game audio while Audio Radar also receives the sound.

6. Check A2 Routing on Stereo Input 1

On Stereo Input 1, make sure A2 is turned on, and A1 is off.

This sends the audio from CABLE Output to your headphones or speakers only. This is used for rerouting voice audio, such as Discord or in-game voice chat.

7. Check Voicemeeter AUX Routing

Under Virtual Inputs, find:

Voicemeeter AUX

Make sure A1 and A2 are turned on.

This allows game audio routed through Voicemeeter AUX to go to:

• A1: Audio Radar
• A2: Your headphones or speakers
  

Check Audio Radar Speaker Setup

8. Open the Windows Sound Control Panel

Open the Windows Sound control panel.

Go to the Playback tab.

9. Select Audio Radar

Select your Audio Radar display device.

Example:

Audio Radar — NVIDIA High Definition Audio

Then click Configure.

10. Set Audio Radar to 7.1 Surround

In Speaker Setup, select:

7.1 Surround

Then continue through the setup and save the setting.

This helps Audio Radar receive proper surround sound information.

Final Checklist

Before launching your game, confirm these settings:

• Windows output is set to Voicemeeter AUX Input.
• Voicemeeter AUX Input is the default sound device.
• Spatial Sound is turned Off.
• Stereo Input 1 is set to CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable).
• A1 is set to Audio Radar.
• A2 is set to your headphones or speakers.
• Voicemeeter AUX has A1 and A2 enabled.
• Windows speaker setup for Audio Radar is set to 7.1 Surround.
• In your game audio settings, set the game sound device to Voicemeeter AUX Input (VB-Audio Voicemeeter VAIO).

Testing Tips

After checking these settings, launch a game and test Audio Radar with clear sounds like:

Footsteps – Walk or run near walls or objects to check direction.

Gunfire – Test left, right, front, and rear sound response.

Voice Chat – Make sure voice chat is not triggering Audio Radar if you are using the filtering setup.

Troubleshooting

If Audio Radar is not responding, check that the correct display device is selected under A1.

If you cannot hear game audio, check that your headset or speakers are selected under A2.

If Audio Radar only uses the front light bars, confirm that Windows and your game are both set to 7.1 Surround and that spatial sound, enhanced headphone mode, or 3D audio modes are turned off. If your Windows settings are correct, check your in-game audio settings.Z

Common Game Audio Settings to Check

After checking Windows and Voicemeeter, review your in-game audio settings. Many games use different names for similar options, but these settings can affect how Audio Radar receives sound.

Use this as a quick checklist when setting up a new PC game.

1. Check the Game Sound Output Device

Look for settings such as:

• Game Sound Device
• Audio Output Device
• Speakers/Headphones Game Sound Device
• Playback Device

PC Only: Set the game sound output device to Voicemeeter AUX Input (VB-Audio Voicemeeter VAIO).

This sends game audio through Voicemeeter so it can reach Audio Radar and your headphones or speakers.

Example: In Call of Duty: Warzone, this setting is called Speakers/Headphones Game Sound Device.

2. Check Speaker Output or Speaker Configuration

Look for settings such as:

• Speaker Output
• Speaker Configuration
• Audio Channels
• Surround Sound
• Mono/Stereo Output

Select 7.1 Surround if the game supports it.

If 7.1 is not available, use the best surround option the game provides. Avoid Mono Audio or Stereo, unless it is required for your personal setup.

Example: In Call of Duty: Warzone, set Speaker Output to 7.1 Surround.

3. Turn Off 3D Headphone or Spatial Audio Modes

Look for settings such as:

• Enhanced Headphone Mode
• 3D Audio
• Spatial Audio
• Headphone Virtualization
• HRTF
• Binaural Audio

These settings can change how directional audio is processed before Audio Radar receives it.

For Audio Radar, these should usually be turned Off.

Example: In Call of Duty: Warzone, set Enhanced Headphone Mode to Off.

4. Choose a Clear Audio Mix

Look for audio mix settings such as:

• Home Theater
• Hi-Fi
• Headphones
• TV
• Night Mode
• Dynamic Range

Choose a setting that keeps directional audio clear. Good starting options are usually Home Theater, Hi-Fi, or a high dynamic range setting.

Avoid mixes that heavily compress sound unless you are testing them for a specific game.

Example: In Call of Duty: Warzone, set Audio Mix to Home Theater.

5. Lower Music, Dialogue, and Voice-Over

Music and dialogue can trigger extra light activity on Audio Radar.

Look for settings such as:

• Music Volume
• Gameplay Music Volume
• Dialogue Volume
• Voice-over Volume
• Announcer Volume
• Agent Select Music

Recommended starting point:

• Set music to 0.
• Set dialogue or voice-over to 0 if not needed.
• Keep gameplay effects high.
  

Example: In Call of Duty: Warzone, set Gameplay Music Volume to 0, Dialogue Volume to 0, and Effects Volume to 100.

6. Check Voice Chat Output

Voice chat can trigger Audio Radar if it is routed with game audio.

Look for settings such as:

• Voice Chat Output Device
• Chat Output
• Communication Device
• Voice Chat Volume

PC Only: Set voice chat output to CABLE Input (VB-Audio Virtual Cable) if you are using the voice chat filtering setup.

If you do not use voice chat, you can turn voice chat off or lower the voice chat volume.

7. Check Accessibility Audio Settings

Some accessibility settings can change how audio is mixed.

Look for settings such as:

• Mono Audio
• Asymmetrical Hearing Compensation
• Hearing Compensation
• Reduce Tinnitus Sound
• Visualize Sound Effects