Using voice activation or push-to-talk

Voice activation and push-to-talk are two methods of transmitting your voice in TeamSpeak 3. This documentation will guide you through the process of using voice activation or push-to-talk, allowing you to communicate effectively with others during your TeamSpeak 3 sessions.

Voice Activation #

Voice activation is a feature that automatically detects when you speak and transmits your voice to other users in the channel. Here’s how to use voice activation in TeamSpeak 3:

1. Launch TeamSpeak 3 and connect to the desired server.
2. Go to the “Settings” option in the top menu bar and select “Options.”
3. In the Options window, click on the “Capture” tab.
4. Enable the “Voice Activation Detection” option by checking the corresponding box.
5. Adjust the “Activation Sensitivity” slider to determine the level of sound required to activate your microphone. Move the slider to the left for higher sensitivity or to the right for lower sensitivity.
6. Optionally, you can enable the “Continuous Transmission” option if you want your microphone to remain active even after you finish speaking. This is useful if you have background noise or want to ensure that all speech is transmitted.

Once you have configured the voice activation settings, your microphone will automatically transmit your voice when it detects sound above the specified activation sensitivity level.

Push-to-Talk #

Push-to-talk is another method of transmitting your voice in TeamSpeak 3, where you manually activate your microphone by pressing and holding a specific key. Here’s how to use push-to-talk in TeamSpeak 3:

1. Launch TeamSpeak 3 and connect to the desired server.
2. Go to the “Settings” option in the top menu bar and select “Options.”
3. In the Options window, click on the “Capture” tab.
4. Enable the “Push-To-Talk” option by checking the corresponding box.
5. Click on the “Set” button next to the “Push-To-Talk” option.
6. In the dialog box that appears, press the key or combination of keys you want to use as your push-to-talk key. It’s recommended to choose a key that is convenient for you to press while speaking.
7. Click “OK” to save the push-to-talk key configuration.

Once you have set up the push-to-talk key, your microphone will only transmit your voice when you press and hold the designated key. Other users in the channel will only hear you while the key is pressed.

Conclusion #

Using voice activation or push-to-talk in TeamSpeak 3 provides you with flexible options for transmitting your voice during conversations. Voice activation automatically detects and transmits your voice when you speak, while push-to-talk allows you to manually control when your voice is transmitted by pressing a specific key. Choose the method that suits your preferences and communication needs, and configure the settings accordingly in the TeamSpeak 3 Options window. Enjoy clear and efficient communication with others using TeamSpeak 3’s voice activation or push-to-talk functionality.