To get the most out of your audio experience in Black Ops 6, optimizing your audio settings is essential. Here’s a guide to maximizing in-game sound to help you gain a competitive edge.

With numerous gameplay updates—such as omnimovement mechanics and a dedicated melee weapon slot—there are plenty of new features and settings to master.

While choosing the best weapons and fine-tuning your controller or PC setup is key, having optimal audio settings can give you a significant advantage. Here’s our breakdown of the best audio settings to help you hear enemies before they spot you, so you can stay one step ahead.

Best Audio Settings for Black Ops 6: Headphones are Essential

To make the most of your audio setup in Black Ops 6, using headphones is crucial. Even with the ideal settings, sound clarity is often reduced through TV or monitor speakers, especially when it comes to directional audio. Headphones make it easier to pinpoint sounds like footsteps around you.

Volume Settings

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

Audio Device

• Enhanced Headphone Mode: Off
  Enhanced Headphone Mode initially raised concerns about pay-to-win advantages due to its paid tier. However, after testing, the mode appears to diminish sound quality in multiplayer, making sounds seem more muted. If you prefer not to spend the extra $20, you’re better off keeping it off.

Global Audio Settings

• Audio Mix: Treyarch
• Mono Audio: Off
• Mute Game When Minimized: Off
• Mute Licensed Music: Off (On if you’re streaming or creating content)
• Asymmetrical Hearing Compensation: Off

Additional Functionality

• Reduce Tinnitus Sound: On
  Although it doesn’t impact gameplay, turning this setting on removes the high-pitched ringing when Flashbangs or Stun Grenades are used.
• Hit Marker Sound Effects: Default

Voice Chat

• Voice Chat Volume: 50
• Voice Chat: On
• Proximity Chat: On
• Body Shield Chat: On
• Last Words Voice Chat: On
• Game Voice Channel: Party Only
• Voice Chat Output Device: Default System Device

Microphone Settings

• Microphone Level: 100 (adjust as needed)
• Test Microphone: Off
• Microphone Mode: Push to Talk
• Mute Yourself When Connecting to Channel: Off
• Microphone Input Device: Default System Device

These recommended audio settings can help you fully immerse yourself in Black Ops 6 and enhance your ability to track opponents. Feel free to adjust any settings based on your preferences for a more personalized experience.