VATSIM ATC Sound Options

[Cjr60611 31]

I'm new to VATSIM ATC and have a headset.  Done a few flights and I like the experience.  However, I would like the headset to only play ATC sounds - NOT ambient plane sounds (i.e., engines, AC, cabin announcements, etc.) Essentially, when using the headset all sounds play through the headset and none through the speakers.

 

Is there a way in X-Plane 10.50/Windows 10 to have headset only hear ATC and cpu speakers play everything else?

[TheFriedchicken 0]

I'm new to VATSIM ATC and have a headset.  Done a few flights and I like the experience.  However, I would like the headset to only play ATC sounds - NOT ambient plane sounds (i.e., engines, AC, cabin announcements, etc.) Essentially, when using the headset all sounds play through the headset and none through the speakers.

 

Is there a way in X-Plane 10.50/Windows 10 to have headset only hear ATC and cpu speakers play everything else?

Go into xsquawkbox settings (in game) and set the option to the headset you want. I'm not at my PC so I cannot give any more info atm.

[Cjr60611 31]

Go into xsquawkbox settings (in game) and set the option to the headset you want. I'm not at my PC so I cannot give any more info atm.

Yeah, I did that but Xsquawkbox only allows for level adjustments and com 1&2 outputs.  That seems to be working fine but I can still hear plane sounds in headset.  Want the plane sounds on speakers (if possible).

[Angelo Cosma 61]

Is your headset USB? If it is not then you will not be able to do this.

[Cjr60611 31]

Is your headset USB? If it is not then you will not be able to do this.

Yes, it's USB.

[Angelo Cosma 61]

Okay on your desktop, right click the sound icon in the taskbar. Select Playback Devices, make sure "Speakers" (Usually RealTek) is set as the "Default Device," if it is not make it the default. Then in XSquawkbox in your sound settings set your USB headset as both input and output device for audio. 

 

This last part, I am not familiar with X-Plane check the sound settings in that and make sure Speaker or Realtek is set there as well. After that you should be good to go.

[Cjr60611 31]

Okay on your desktop, right click the sound icon in the taskbar. Select Playback Devices, make sure "Speakers" (Usually RealTek) is set as the "Default Device," if it is not make it the default. Then in XSquawkbox in your sound settings set your USB headset as both input and output device for audio. 

 

This last part, I am not familiar with X-Plane check the sound settings in that and make sure Speaker or Realtek is set there as well. After that you should be good to go.

Ahhhh!  I think you have resolved my problem.  Did what you advised and I'm able to dispatch all other sounds to the default speakers.  I think I have to restart Xplane for change to take affect (I'm in the middle of a flight).  I will do so once on the ground and report back on what happens.  Thanks for your help!

[Cjr60611 31]

Okay on your desktop, right click the sound icon in the taskbar. Select Playback Devices, make sure "Speakers" (Usually RealTek) is set as the "Default Device," if it is not make it the default. Then in XSquawkbox in your sound settings set your USB headset as both input and output device for audio. 

 

This last part, I am not familiar with X-Plane check the sound settings in that and make sure Speaker or Realtek is set there as well. After that you should be good to go.

Worked like a charm!  Thanks again!!!

[Angelo Cosma 61]

You got it, cheers.