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Re: mute, mute, and mute again

I don't use reddit, but I will look at it if possible. It is a big deal. Do you have a link?

Edited: I found the link. Does not help me since setting a device to default is not an option. 

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  • I'm not so comfortable posting links to 3rd party sites, but heres what it says:

    To disable other peoples' chatter:

    1. Right click speaker icon in system tray.
    2. Select Playback Devices.
    3. Select a Playback Device other than what you use for sound output.
    4. Right click it and select Set as Default Communications Device.
    5. Hit OK.
    6. Left click on the speaker icon in the system tray.
    7. Click the icon below the slider on the device you chose to mute it.

    To disable your own mic within the game but use a 3rd party voice application:

    1. Right click speaker icon in system tray.
    2. Select Recording Devices.
    3. Select a Recording Device other than your mic (maybe Stereo Mix?).
    4. Right click it and select Set as Default Communications Device.
    5. Right click it and select Properties.
    6. Select the Levels Tab at the top.
    7. Click the icon next to the slider to mute it.
    8. Click OK.
    9. Go into the settings of your 3rd party app and set the input device to your mic.
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    I really need the next new features in the next update:

    1) Push to Talk

    2) Adjust Voice Audio volumn

  • Humpypants's avatar
    Humpypants
    12 years ago

    I found that message about adjusting the playback, but the features it asks me to edit aren't available. I can't set anything as a default

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    This is not a solution... this is just dumb. I want to be able to talk to my friends on skype, while I play this game, while they play a different game! This really does need to be addressed.

  • "This is not a solution... this is just dumb. I want to be able to talk to my friends on skype, while I play this game, while they play a different game! This really does need to be addressed."

    Then use skype..............................

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    bump we want a fix bump

  • raubhamster's avatar
    raubhamster
    12 years ago

    The suggestion on the first page regarding muting other/yourself while using 3rd party voice app does not work when you use Logitech G930/35 or other USB sound devices.

    • This game needs an option too mute oneself and/or a push to talk option.
    • And the mute all button should mute all players in the lobby and not only those that a currently in the lobby.
      Those who join later are not muted.
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    Same problem, doesn't work with usb mic.

    I just hope parents get upset and complain when my private and non child friendly conversations are broadcast in game.  I know if my son was playing/listening I'd be very upset, but the way I look at it is EA are 100% to blame for children listening to my private skype conversations.

  • I was able to do the suggested method though I have USB sound. Now it's really a pleasure to play.

    For using an other audioinput I had to install a programm that let me play music in games. 😕mileyfrustrated:

    For the input I chose some hdmi audio.

    Maybe check if deactivated devices are invisible (rightclick in the device selection)

    But I'm not sure whether you can use them as alternative playback source or not.

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