With SteelSeries Sonar you can adjust your audio settings to help you hear footsteps better. However, getting the right settings can be a bit difficult. Fortunately, there are several preset configurations that you can use. While these presets can do a decent job, to get the best SteelSeries Sonar settings for Black Ops 6 you will want to make some adjustments.
Mix: Game
Preset: COD Warzone 2
Bass: -0.2
Voice: -1.4
Treble: -0.1
Second Last Marker: Gain 3.0 & Frequency 10000.
Spatial Audio: Off
Volume Boost: 0.0 db
Smart Volume: Off
Best SteelSeries Sonar Spatial Audio Settings
Although playing with spatial audio enabled isn’t typically recommended for Call of Duty games, some may prefer it. If this is the case then you will want to use the above game mix settings with spatial audio enabled.
Top Slider: Performance
Bottom Slider: 75
Using SteelSeries Settings in Black Ops 6
After you have your SteelSeries Sonar settings set up, you will need to get them working in Black Ops 6. Fortunately, this isn’t too difficult. All you need to do is set the output device to the SteelSeries Gaming audio device. Doing so will ensure that the audio you hear has the Sonar settings applied to it.
Best Black Ops 6 Audio Settings
In addition to using SteelSeries Sonar you will also want to adjust your in-game audio settings. With the right settings you can ensure you don’t get distracted by music or have unwanted audio prevent you from hearing enemy footsteps.
Master Game Volume: 100
Gameplay Music Volume: 0
Dialogue Volume: 30
Effects Volume: 100
Cinematic Music Volume: 0
Speakers/Headphones Game Sound Device: SteelSeries Sonar – Gaming
Speaker Output: Stereo
Enhanced Headphone Mode: On
Audio Mix: Headphones or Home Theater
Mono Audio: Off
How to Turn On Loudness Equalization
Another useful tip is to turn on loudness equalization. Doing so can help you hear footsteps better as they become louder and more prevalent. Although loudness equalization isn’t for everyone, it is commonly used in Black Ops 6 and Warzone.
1. Right-click on the speaker icon, then open the Sound Settings.
2. Go to the Advanced settings and click More Sound Settings. On Windows 10 you will need to use the text on the right to open the sound control panel.
3. Select your headset or speaker, then open the Properties.
4. Switch to the Enhancements tab then check the Loudness Equalization box.
5. Open the Settings with Loudness Equalization selected.
6. Move the slider all the way to Short then click Ok.
7. Click Ok and Apply.
Final Thoughts
While the best SteelSeries Sonar settings may vary depending on your headset, the settings provided above work well in most scenarios. Additionally, when pairing the Sonar equalizer settings with in-game settings and loudness equalization you will find footsteps are easier to hear. Furthermore, you can adjust other game and screen settings to make it easier to see enemies as well.
