Best audio settings in MW3 to hear enemy footsteps clearly

Updated on September 27, 12:45 p.m. (GMT+8): Added relevant guides.

Optimizing your audio settings in Modern Warfare 3 can be the difference between dominating the battlefield and getting caught off guard.

This ONE Esports guide delves into the best audio settings in MW3, helping you fine-tune your soundscape to maximize awareness and achieve peak performance.

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In this guide, we cover everything from audio mix options to functionality settings, ensuring you hear every crucial footstep, gunfire blast, and teammate callout.

The settings provided below are applicable to all users. However, some preferences are entirely subjective, so customize them according to your specific requirements.

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Feel free to tailor these settings to best suit your individual needs and playstyle.

Global

SETTING	OPTION
Audio Mix	TV/PC Speaker/Headphones

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Volumes

SETTING	OPTION
Master Game Volume	80 to 100
Gameplay Music Volume	0
Dialogue Volume	40
Effects Volume	100
Cinematic Music Volume	0
War Tracks Volume	0
Voice Chat Volume	20

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Voice Chat

SETTING	OPTION
Voice Chat	On
Game Voice Channel	All lobby
Last Words Voice Chat	On
Proximity Chat	On

Microphone

You can turn off the microphone settings if you are communicating with your teammates through an external communications application.

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Otherwise, you can use the following settings:

SETTING	OPTION
Open Mic Sensitivity	40
Mute Yourself When Connecting To Channel	Off
Microphone Level	80

Subtitles

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Using subtitles in the game is entirely based on your personal preferences. If you want to use subtitles, we recommend choosing default size, and setting the background opacity to 50.

Functionality

SETTING	OPTION
Mono Audio	Off
Reduce Tinnitus Sound	On
War Tracks As A Passenger	Off
Juggernaut Music	Off
Hit Marker Sound Effects	Modern Warfare
Mute Game When Minimized	On

Best audio settings in Modern Warfare 3 to hear enemy footsteps clearly