18 Dec 2023 9:54 AM +00:00 UTC

Best Modern Warfare 3 audio settings

Modern Warfare 3 player firing gun next to player holding riot shield

December 18, 2023: We've updated our guide about the best Modern Warfare 3 audio settings so you can hear everything with ease.

Ensuring you've selected the best Modern Warfare 3 audio settings makes all the difference when it comes to sounding out any nearby footsteps over the course of a match. In Modern Warfare 3, hearing anyone stomping around is perfect for hunting down opposition and the strongest settings make it incredibly easy to do so.

Sledgehammer Games' latest release features a wealth of movement changes to create even more action in addition to plenty of new weapons that have already featured on the gun list.

But, before we reveal more about the best Modern Warfare 3 audio settings, check out our other guides containing intel on aftermarket parts and the single-player campaign.

What are the best Modern Warfare 3 audio settings?

The best Modern Warfare 3 audio settings look extremely similar to what's already available in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone. With that said, here's a solid baseline to use as soon as you load into the game:

Master Volume: 100
Music Volume: 0-25
Dialogue Volume: 25-50
Sound Effects Volume: 100
Hit Marker Sound Effects: Modern Warfare
Audio Mix: Headphones (or any other audio output you use)
Killstreak Music: On
Mono Audio: Off
Speakers/Headphones Game Sound Device: Your choice of audio input

The majority of settings are down to personal preference so make sure you take some time to fine-tune them to your liking.

Modern Warfare 3 player wearing night-vision goggles

Best Modern Warfare 3 voice chat settings

Alongside hearing the action, finding the best Modern Warfare 3 voice chat settings guarantees you can communicate with teammates with ease. Here's what we recommend:

Voice Chat: On
Speakers/Headphones Voice Chat Device: Your device where you can hear voice chat.
Microphone Device: Your microphone of choice.
PC Only - Microphone Activation Mode: Push to Talk
PC Only - Push to Talk: V
Open Mic Activation Threshold: 3
Voice Chat Volume: 25
Microphone Volume: 25
Voice Chat Effect: No Effect

For PC players, making the most of the push-to-talk feature is great for chatting with teammates when delivering important intel. When ranked launches, you'll want an Open Mic in order to communicate throughout the entire duration of a competitive match.

How to turn on Modern Warfare 3 loudness equalization

Loudness Equalization caught the eyes of several competitive players looking to hear their opponents from afar. This PC-exclusive setting provides major improvements to the loudness and quality of any enemy footsteps on the map.

Here's how to switch it on:

Right-click on the speaker icon on the taskbar
Select the 'Sounds' option then the 'Playback' tab
Right-click your default audio device and select 'Properties'
Click on the 'Enhancements' tab then switch on the 'Loudness Equalization' setting

There you have it, that's everything there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 3 audio settings. For more Call of Duty, why not check out our Warzone page for the latest intel on the battle royale?

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Jon Nicholson

FPS Editor

Call Of Duty Expert

Jon is our Call of Duty expert and our FPS Editor. He's worked with Gfinity since 2014, covering Activision's shooter franchise. When he's not topping the scoreboards, you'll find him on EA Sports FC or sim racing.

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