Rainbow Six Siege: Best Audio Radar Settings for Tactical Gameplay

Rainbow Six Siege

In this guide, we’ll walk you through configuring Rainbow Six Siege’s in-game audio settings for optimal Audio Radar performance. You'll learn step-by-step setup instructions, best practices for detecting enemy movement, and sensitivity adjustments to enhance your tactical awareness.


Game-Specific Settings

Notes
Note: The steps and screenshots in this guide are based on PC settings, and console settings may vary slightly. While many of the recommendations apply across platforms, menu navigation and audio configuration options might differ on Xbox and PlayStation.
We are working to provide optimized settings for all systems in the future! Stay tuned for updates.

1. From the lobby, select Settings (top right corner) or press ESC.

2. Select ‘Options.’

3. Navigate to the ‘Audio’ tab.

4. Adjust the following settings:
  1. Set ‘Subtitle’ to ‘On.’
  2. Set ‘Dynamic Range’ to ‘Hi-Fi’ for the best directional sound clarity.
  3. Turn ‘In-Game Music Volume’ and ‘Voiceover Volume’ to 0.

5. Scroll down and make these adjustments:
  1. Turn ‘HQ Voiceover’ to ‘Off.’
  2. Set ‘Mono/Stereo Output’ to ‘Stereo’.
  3. Turn ‘Voice Chat Volume’ to 0 (if you don’t want chat affecting Audio Radar).

6. *For PC users with Voicemeeter, set ‘Audio Output Device’ to ‘Voicemeeter Aux Input’.

Configure Audio Radar for Rainbow Six Siege

Fine-Tune Sensitivity for Tactical Gameplay
  1. Rainbow Six Siege’s compact maps feature intense firefights and explosions. Set Audio Radar’s sensitivity to low to prevent excessive lightbar activation from background noise.
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Pro Tip: Adjust Sensitivity
Use the three-zone sensitivity dials (right side of the Command Center) to control front, side, and rear sound detection, ensuring precise tracking of footsteps, reloads, and enemy movement.
  1. Reduce sensitivity to filter out gunfire chaos and focus on movement cues.
  2. Increase sensitivity if playing in stealth-based strategies to detect quiet movements.

Testing & Best Practices

Enter a Match with Friends or a Bot Match:
  1. Test sound settings in a controlled environment to fine-tune footsteps, reloads, and breach explosions.
Focus on Critical Sounds:
  1. Key audio cues to prioritize in Rainbow Six Siege:
    1. Footsteps – Detect enemies moving through hallways or flanking.
    2. Reload Sounds – Identify when an enemy is vulnerable during reloading.
    3. C4 & Breaches – Get early visual warning for explosive threats.
Iterate on Settings:
  1. Adjust sensitivity settings gradually based on experience.
  2. Identify if some sounds are overpowering others and fine-tune accordingly.
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Prevent Discord from Interfering with Audio Radar
To prevent Discord voice chat from triggering Audio Radar, follow this guide: How to Filter Voice Chat & Music for Audio Radar

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