Using push-to-talk and voice activation

TeamSpeak 3 provides two main methods for transmitting your voice during conversations: push-to-talk and voice activation. This documentation will guide you through the process of using push-to-talk and voice activation in TeamSpeak 3.

Push-to-Talk #

Push-to-talk requires you to press and hold a designated key to activate your microphone and transmit your voice. This method allows you to control when you want to speak and prevents unwanted background noise from being transmitted. Follow these steps to use push-to-talk:

1. Launch the TeamSpeak 3 client on your computer and connect to a server.
2. In the TeamSpeak 3 client, go to “Settings” in the top menu and select “Options.”
3. In the options window, navigate to the “Capture” tab.
4. Under the “Push-To-Talk” section, select the desired key you want to use for push-to-talk by clicking on the input field and pressing the key.
5. Adjust the “Delay (sec)” setting if needed. This determines the delay before the microphone is activated after pressing the push-to-talk key.
6. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save your changes.
7. To transmit your voice, press and hold the designated push-to-talk key while speaking. Release the key to stop transmitting.

Voice Activation #

Voice activation allows your microphone to automatically transmit when it detects sound above a certain threshold. This method is convenient as it eliminates the need to press a key, but it may transmit unintended background noise. Follow these steps to use voice activation:

1. Launch the TeamSpeak 3 client on your computer and connect to a server.
2. In the TeamSpeak 3 client, go to “Settings” in the top menu and select “Options.”
3. In the options window, navigate to the “Capture” tab.
4. Under the “Voice Activation” section, adjust the “Activation Sensitivity” slider to set the level at which your microphone should activate.
5. Optionally, adjust the “Activation Delay” setting to introduce a small delay before activating the microphone.
6. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save your changes.
7. Your microphone will now automatically transmit when it detects sound above the set sensitivity threshold. It will stop transmitting when the sound falls below the threshold.

Testing and Adjusting Settings #

After configuring either push-to-talk or voice activation, it’s recommended to test and adjust your settings to ensure optimal voice transmission. Consider the following:

• Testing: Connect to a server and ask other users to provide feedback on the audio quality and adjust your settings accordingly.
• Sensitivity: If using voice activation, adjust the sensitivity level to ensure that your microphone doesn’t transmit too frequently or miss important sounds.
• Background Noise: Be mindful of background noise and adjust your microphone sensitivity or position to minimize its impact on voice transmission.
• Key Binding: If using push-to-talk, ensure that the designated key is comfortable and easily accessible during conversations.

Conclusion #

Using push-to-talk or voice activation in TeamSpeak 3 provides you with options for transmitting your voice during conversations. Choose the method that best suits your needs, whether it’s the control of push-to-talk or the convenience of voice activation. By adjusting the settings, testing the audio quality, and considering background noise, you can ensure clear and effective communication with other users on TeamSpeak 3.