Black Ops 6 offers a wide array of weapons and equipment to create powerful loadouts, but none of that matters if your audio settings aren’t dialed in.

Even with the most effective meta builds, you’ll need the right controller configuration for precise aiming and optimal FOV settings for better visibility. However, audio is arguably the most critical factor, as it allows you to hear enemy footsteps clearly and pinpoint their location.

Here’s a breakdown of the best audio settings for Black Ops 6 Season 2.

Best Black Ops 6 Audio Settings

Volume Settings

• Master Volume: 70
• Music Volume: 0
• Dialogue Volume: 70
• Effects Volume: 100
• Cinematic Music Volume: 50

Global Audio Settings

• Audio Mix: Headphones Bass Boost
• Mono Audio: Off

Functionality Settings

• Reduce Tinnitus Sound: On
• Hit Marker Sound Effects: Classic

Voice Chat Settings

• Voice Chat Volume: 50
• Voice Chat: On
• Proximity Chat: On
• Last Words Voice Chat: Off
• Game Voice Channel: Party Only

Audio Settings Explained

To make the most of these settings, it’s essential to play Black Ops 6 with headphones rather than TV or monitor speakers. Headphones provide clearer directional audio, making it easier to detect footsteps and identify where they’re coming from.

The Headphones Bass Boost audio mix is the best option, as it fully enhances your headset’s capabilities. The added bass makes enemy movements more prominent, helping you track them through walls or across the map.

Optimizing Sound Priorities

• Music Volume: Set this to 0 since it offers no tactical advantage and can be distracting.
• Dialogue Volume: Keep it around 70. While not essential, teammate callouts provide useful intel, like warning you about incoming grenades or scorestreaks.
• Effects Volume: Max this out at 100 to ensure footsteps, gunfire, and other important sound cues are loud and clear. This gives you a significant edge in detecting enemy movements.

How to Enable Loudness Equalization on PC

If you’re playing on PC, enabling Loudness Equalization can significantly boost the clarity of footsteps by making them louder and more distinct. Here’s how to activate it:

1. Open your PC settings.
2. Go to Sound settings.
3. Select the Playback tab.
4. Find your audio device, right-click, and select Properties.
5. Go to the Enhancements tab.
6. Check the box next to Loudness Equalization.
7. Click Apply to save the changes.