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00:00:00 – 00:27:07
In this video, Braven, a Twitch streamer and Razer affiliate, delivers an extensive guide on optimizing audio settings for competitive gaming using THX Spatial Audio and various Razer gaming peripherals. He starts by addressing viewer updates on specific headsets and detailing his transition back to the Black Shark V2 wired headset. Braven provides step-by-step instructions for setting up audio equipment, including managing playback devices, customizing equalizer (EQ) settings, and utilizing the Razer Synapse software.
Key themes cover the importance of personalized audio configurations to enhance in-game sound cues—such as footsteps and distant explosions—across popular games like Battlefield, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, CS:GO, PUBG, Rainbow Six Siege, and Valorant. He stresses switching from default game modes to custom modes for precise audio positioning and better stereo separation. Specific EQ settings for optimal audio clarity, including bass boosts, are provided, highlighting the subjective nature of auditory experiences and encouraging viewers to adjust based on personal preferences.
Braven also touches upon adjusting microphone settings for different voice types and the significance of mic monitoring and volume normalization, noting its primary suitability for gaming rather than professional purposes. He details unique audio challenges in games like Starcraft and Valorant due to their audio dynamics and concludes with brief announcements about future equipment changes and a reminder for viewers to follow his Twitch channel for more updates.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the speaker addresses the viewers’ requests for an update on the THX Spatial audio headset. He explains that this will be his final update for a while as he is returning to the Black Shark V2 wired headset. The delay in updates is attributed to his increased work hours and other commitments. He introduces himself as Braven, a Twitch streamer and Razer affiliate, and provides links to his Twitch channel. The speaker mentions his affiliation with Razer and discusses various gaming peripherals he reviews, such as the Roccat Burst Pro mouse and different mouse pads. He clarifies that the video will focus on competitive edge sounds rather than real-life immersion and sets disclaimers regarding his ability to cover every game requested and the subjective nature of audio experiences.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to set up their audio equipment for optimal performance. They start by setting their EQs as a baseline, then adjust based on comfort. They emphasize the importance of using input from others to refine their setup. Next, they walk through the process step-by-step, starting from the Windows homepage. They describe how to manage playback devices, focusing on setting the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro as the default communication device and THX Spatial Audio as the default playback device to unlock extra audio channels. The speaker also touches on the significance of disabling unnecessary devices and highlights the use of a separate microphone, the Razer Seiren Mini, while ensuring other integrated microphones are disabled.
00:06:00
In this segment, the speaker details how to set up audio quality settings and manage configurations for an optimal gaming experience. They advise ensuring your audio device is set to 16-bit, 48,000 Hz quality, or 24-bit if available, and enabling audio enhancements. The speaker also recommends updating Razer Synapse software and suggests uninstalling and reinstalling it to clear old files. To customize audio, particularly for games like Battlefield, the speaker highlights the use of custom modes in THX Spatial Audio for better EQ utilization. They suggest checking the profiles each time Razer Synapse is started to ensure the settings are correct.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker addresses tuning audio settings for optimal performance, specifically for gaming. They recommend switching from game mode to custom mode to set precise audio positions that enhance pinpoint accuracy during gameplay. They emphasize the importance of custom configurations to achieve the best stereo separation and audio clarity with THX spatial audio. For Battlefield games, they suggest specific EQ settings (3, 1, 2, 3, 0, -1, 1, 0, -1, 1) and a bass boost level at 80 for immersive sound quality. The speaker highlights that individual preferences and hearing differences might require adjustments from these baseline settings.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses microphone settings and equalization (EQ) for different voice types. They explain how to adjust bass and treble settings depending on whether you have a low or high-pitched voice to achieve clear audio. The speaker also mentions using mic monitoring to hear their voice through a headset and suggests that volume normalization might be the best enhancement, though the microphone quality is noted as being suitable for gaming rather than professional use. They briefly touch on the variability of microphone performance across different games.
Additionally, the speaker provides specific equalization settings used in Apex Legends under custom modes, noting preferences for bass boost and sound normalization to enhance certain audio types in the game. They also advise adjusting these settings based on personal taste to find the best balance. Lastly, they offer to do a mic testing video based on viewers’ questions and comments.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of audio balance in competitive gaming, particularly focusing on hearing footsteps and distant explosions. They emphasize needing to keep high sounds slightly elevated but not overly close to avoid drowning out critical sounds like approaching adversaries. They mention retiring from Call of Duty (COD) and express dissatisfaction with its sound design. Specific settings for audio equalization in Warzone and Cold War are outlined, including bass boosts and EQ adjustments. The speaker criticizes the COD audio quality and mentions updates requiring readjustments, ultimately expressing frustration and disinterest in continuing to play COD games.
00:18:00
In this segment, the speaker discusses audio settings for both gaming and music listening, offering specific equalizer (EQ) settings for various scenarios. For “Call of Duty” and “CS:GO,” they suggest using custom modes in THX Spatial Audio with bass boost and detailed EQ adjustments to enhance game audio, especially footsteps. They note that despite limits due to CS:GO’s older audio design, their settings aim to maximize audio cues.
For music, particularly electronic genres like drum and bass, house, and trance, they recommend a different EQ setup to enhance the listening experience. They advocate for using THX Spatial Audio, bass boost at 65, and maxing out sound normalization to enrich melodies and overall feel. These settings are proposed as starting points, encouraging users to adjust based on personal preferences and to share feedback.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the challenges of testing audio settings in PUBG due to the prevalent gunfire both in-game and in the firing range. They suggest adjusting the bass levels to enhance footstep sounds despite these difficulties. The speaker also mentions the importance of setting the game to custom mode and explains the THX spatial audio setup for better sound separation. They briefly touch on the straightforward audio settings for Rainbow Six Siege and provide initial audio settings for Escape from Tarkov, noting its complexity and their limited experience with the game.
00:24:00
In this part of the video, the creator discusses various audio settings for different games, emphasizing the importance of customizing bass boost levels to individual preferences. They specifically mention games like Starcraft and Valorant, noting the unique challenges each presents due to their audio dynamics. For Valorant, they explain the specificity of optimizing audio during sprinting sequences. They also announce upcoming equipment changes, including moving to a wired setup with the Black Shark V2 Pro. Toward the end, they touch on their streaming quality adjustments and the balance between camera and frame rates. The creator reminds viewers to follow, like, and subscribe and shares their streaming schedule on Twitch.
00:27:00
In this part of the video, the speaker concludes by expressing hope that the viewers enjoyed the content. They sign off by mentioning they will be back with more details on the Black Shark V2 wired in a future segment.