How to set up your microphone

How to set up your microphone

Ensure that only one voice chat application is in use while in-game. Be sure you hear a click when the microphone is flipped down. The microphone will only function when it is flipped down fully. If you see a red LED on the microphone, it is muted.
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How to check your PC settings for the correct recording device
1. Go to Control Panel
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2. Select Hardware and Sound
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3. Click on Sound
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3 Select  Recording
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4. Make sure to select the proper recording device.

  1. Right-click on it Quantum headset.

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  2. Now select "Set Default Device" or Select "Default Communication Device"

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5. Check the microphone levels by right-click on your Quantum headset. Then click on Properties
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6. Choose Levels.
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7. Adjust accordingly.
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Please also make sure the volume control on the headset is turned up. Rotate the volume wheel on your headset to increase the volume.
Check that your headset's Game-Chat balance dial and ensure that the balance is correct, you might refer to the screenshot below from the QuantumEngine PC software.
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If you still cannot hear the game or music audio, or if the volume is still very low, check if the TalkThrough is activated via the QuantumEngine software.
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Finally, you can also do a short press on the Smart Ambient button on the headset (if your headset, has this feature)
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