CS:GO audio settings include master volume, music volume, voice volume, voice enable, voice scale, sound effects volume, and voice_mixer_volume. These settings allow players to customize their audio experience in the game, adjusting volumes and prioritizing sound elements for better gameplay.
Master Volume
Master Volume is the overall volume control for the game. Adjusting this setting will increase or decrease the overall volume of CS:GO. It influences all other audio settings by adjusting the base volume level of the game.
Sound Effects Volume
Sound Effects Volume controls the level of in-game sound effects like footsteps, gunfire, and grenade explosions. You can adjust this setting based on your preference to make these effects stand out more or blend into the background noise of the game.
Dialog Volume
Dialog Volume is responsible for controlling the volume of in-game voice communication, such as player callouts and radio messages. It allows you to adjust the volume of spoken dialogues independently from other game sounds to ensure clear communication with your teammates.
Music Volume
Music Volume regulates the level of background music played in menus and during certain in-game events. You can adjust this setting to enjoy the game's soundtrack at your desired volume level or mute it completely for a more focused gameplay experience.
Headphones vs. Speakers
CS:GO offers the option to select between using headphones or speakers as your audio output device. Choosing the correct option based on your setup ensures that the game's audio is optimized for your specific audio hardware, providing the best sound experience tailored to your preferences.
Audio Output Configuration
Audio Output Configuration allows you to specify the audio channel configuration based on your setup, whether it is stereo, 5.1 surround, or 7.1 surround sound. Selecting the appropriate configuration ensures that the spatial audio in the game is accurately represented, enhancing your situational awareness and immersion during gameplay.
Advanced 3D Audio Processing
CS:GO features advanced 3D audio processing settings that can be customized to enhance positional audio cues in the game. These settings include options for HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) processing, which simulates how sound is perceived in a 3D space, helping you pinpoint the direction of in-game sounds with greater accuracy.
Audio Quality
Audio Quality settings in CS:GO allow you to adjust the level of audio fidelity in the game. Choosing between different audio quality presets can impact the clarity and richness of the in-game sounds. Higher quality settings provide more detailed audio, while lower settings can help improve performance on less powerful systems.
Volume Normalization
Volume Normalization is an audio setting that helps balance the loudness of different sound effects within the game. It ensures that certain sounds are not disproportionately louder than others, creating a more consistent audio experience across various in-game events and actions.
Audio Occlusion
Audio Occlusion settings in CS:GO simulate how in-game objects obstruct sound, affecting the way you perceive audio cues based on your surroundings. Adjusting these settings can enhance the realism of the game's audio environment, making it easier to distinguish between sounds based on their obstructed or unobstructed paths.