How Audio Radar Processes In-Game Sounds | Sensitivity Adjustments & Game Settings

Does Audio Radar react to every spatialized sound in the game, or does it filter some out?

Yes, Audio Radar picks up all in-game sounds that pass through it, just as speakers play all audio signals. However, you can adjust sensitivity settings to control how it reacts to different sound levels, helping you focus on more relevant in-game audio cues.

How Audio Radar Processes In-Game Sounds

  1. Reacts to all spatialized game audio (footsteps, gunfire, explosions, and environmental sounds).
  2. No audio filtering—Audio Radar processes everything that is sent through the HDMI audio signal.
  3. Sensitivity dials allow for custom tuning, so you can adjust how the light bars respond to various in-game sounds.

Customizing Sensitivity with the Command Center Dials

On the right side of the Command Center, you’ll find three sensitivity dials that control how Audio Radar responds to different sound sources:
  1. Front Dial (Top Light Bars Sensitivity)
    1. Recommended for Footsteps: Turning down the Front dial reduces how often top light bars activate for close footsteps, while still reacting to louder, more impactful sounds in front of you.
  2. Side Dial (Left & Right Light Bars Sensitivity)
    1. Adjusts how much side light bars respond to directional sounds, such as gunfire or movement to your left or right.
  3. Rear Dial (Bottom Light Bars Sensitivity)
    1. Controls the sensitivity for sounds coming from behind, such as enemy movement or environmental sounds from the rear.

Optimize Audio Radar with In-Game Audio Settings

Many games offer audio customization settings that allow you to reduce or turn off non-essential sounds, such as background music, ambient noise, or UI sounds.
  1. Check your game’s audio settings to minimize distractions and enhance essential sound cues (e.g., footsteps, gunfire, and enemy movement).
  2. For the best in-game audio settings, refer to the Optimized Game Settings section to improve Audio Radar's performance.

Pro Tip: Stop & "Listen" Before You Move!

When navigating through a tense game, try this stealthy Audio Radar trick:
  1. Stop moving for a moment—this prevents the light bars from reacting to your own footsteps.
  2. Watch the lights—if they still flash, that means someone else is nearby!
  3. Now go! Use this intel to decide whether to engage, reposition, or sneak past unseen.
This simple technique helps you separate your own movement from enemy footsteps, giving you an edge in tracking nearby threats. Happy hunting! 

Conclusion

While Audio Radar picks up all in-game sounds, the sensitivity dials and in-game audio settings allow you to fine-tune how reactive the light bars are. For footsteps, reducing the Front dial helps prioritize louder, more relevant in-game audio cues, while adjusting game settings can eliminate unnecessary distractions.

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For optimal results, experiment with the sensitivity dials based on your game’s audio environment and your personal preference.

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