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Kyber includes built-in proximity voice chat, allowing you to communicate with nearby players in real-time during multiplayer matches. Voice chat is spatially aware, meaning you only hear players close to your position.

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Overview

The voice chat system uses Vivox technology to provide low-latency, high-quality voice communication integrated directly into the game. Unlike traditional team-wide voice chat, Kyber’s proximity system creates immersive, location-based communication.
Voice chat is entirely optional. You can play without enabling it, or mute yourself at any time.

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How Proximity Voice Works

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Spatial Audio

Voice chat in Kyber is proximity-based:
  • Nearby Players: Hear players within a certain radius of your character
  • Volume Falloff: Player voices get quieter as they move away
  • Directional Audio: Hear where voices are coming from (requires stereo/surround sound)
  • Team Communication: Coordinate with nearby squad members naturally
Proximity voice creates authentic tactical communication, just like real soldiers coordinating in the field.

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Talking Indicators

See who’s speaking:
  • In-Game Indicators: Visual indicators show when nearby players are talking
  • Player Names: Speaking players are highlighted in your HUD
  • Mute Status: See your own mute status on screen

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Setting Up Voice Chat

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First-Time Setup

1

Enable in Settings

Open Settings > Audio and toggle “Enable Voice Chat”
2

Select Microphone

Choose your input device from the microphone dropdown
3

Adjust Volume

Set your input (microphone) and output (speaker) volumes
4

Test Audio

Use the test feature to ensure your microphone works

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Audio Device Selection

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Input Devices (Microphones)

Choose from available microphones:
  • Built-in Microphones: Laptop or webcam microphones
  • Headset Microphones: Gaming headsets or USB headsets
  • External Microphones: Professional or studio microphones
  • Virtual Devices: Virtual audio cables or streaming software outputs

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Output Devices (Speakers/Headphones)

Select where you hear other players:
  • Default Speakers: System default audio output
  • Headphones: Dedicated headphone output
  • Surround Sound: Multi-channel speaker systems
  • Virtual Devices: Audio routed to streaming or recording software
For the best directional audio experience, use headphones or a surround sound system.

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Voice Chat Controls

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Push-to-Talk vs. Voice Activation

Push-to-Talk (Recommended)Hold a key to transmit:
  • Default Key: Can be configured in Settings > Controls
  • No Background Noise: Only transmit when you want to talk
  • Better Privacy: Full control over when your mic is active
Best for:
  • Noisy environments
  • Mechanical keyboards
  • Playing with others in the room

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In-Game Controls

Quick controls during gameplay:
  • Mute/Unmute: Toggle your microphone on/off
  • Deafen: Disable all incoming voice (you won’t hear anyone)
  • Individual Muting: Mute specific players (coming soon)

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Console Commands

Advanced users can use console commands: 
# Mute yourself
Kyber.VoipMute

# List available capture devices
Kyber.VoipListCaptureDevices

# Set capture device by ID
Kyber.VoipSetCaptureDevice <id>

# Adjust input volume (0-100)
Kyber.VoipSetInputVolume <volume>

# Adjust speaker volume (0-100)
Kyber.VoipSetSpeakerVolume <volume>

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Audio Settings

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Volume Controls

Fine-tune your audio experience:
Control how loud your voice is to others:
  • Low Volume (20-40): For sensitive microphones or loud talkers
  • Medium Volume (50-70): Default, suitable for most setups
  • High Volume (80-100): For quiet microphones or soft speakers
Avoid maxing out input volume as it can cause distortion and background noise.
Control how loud other players sound:
  • Adjust to comfortable level for your speakers/headphones
  • Independent from game sound effects and music
  • Can be changed mid-game without affecting others
When using voice activation mode:
  • Low Sensitivity: Requires louder speech to activate
  • High Sensitivity: Picks up quieter speech and background noise
  • Test and adjust based on your environment

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Audio Quality Settings

  • Codec Selection: Automatic selection of best available codec
  • Bitrate: Adjusts based on network conditions
  • Echo Cancellation: Prevents your speakers from feeding back into your mic
  • Noise Suppression: Reduces background noise automatically

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Proximity Settings

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Voice Range

Configure how proximity works:
  • Standard Range: Default proximity radius (recommended)
  • Extended Range: Hear players from further away
  • Close Range: Only hear very nearby players
Proximity ranges are server-controlled to ensure consistent experience across all players.

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Team vs. Proximity

Some servers offer different voice modes:
  • Proximity Only: Standard mode, hear nearby players regardless of team
  • Team Channels: Separate channels for each team (coming soon)
  • Squad Channels: Voice chat only within your squad (coming soon)

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Voice Chat Etiquette

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Best Practices

Use Push-to-Talk

Prevent background noise and accidental transmissions

Check Your Mic

Test audio before joining matches

Respect Others

Keep communication friendly and constructive

Adjust Volume

Keep your input volume at reasonable levels

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Common Courtesy

  • Minimize Background Noise: Mute when not actively communicating
  • Avoid Music/Streams: Don’t play music through your mic
  • Use Headphones: Prevents echo and feedback
  • Be Respectful: Follow community guidelines and server rules

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Privacy & Safety

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Privacy Controls

You have full control over voice chat:
  • Opt-In System: Voice chat is disabled by default
  • Mute Anytime: Instantly mute yourself with a key press
  • Disable Completely: Turn off voice chat entirely in settings
  • No Recording: Kyber doesn’t record voice chat conversations

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Reporting & Moderation

Harassment and abusive behavior is not tolerated.
If you encounter toxic behavior:
  1. Mute the Player: Immediately mute offensive players
  2. Report to Server Admin: Use in-game reporting tools
  3. Report to Kyber: Submit reports for platform-wide violations
  4. Leave Server: Find a better community if needed
Server moderators can:
  • Mute abusive players
  • Ban players from voice chat
  • Permanently ban repeat offenders

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Troubleshooting

Check:
  • Voice chat is enabled in settings
  • Output volume is not at 0
  • You’re not deafened
  • Other players are within proximity range
  • Correct audio output device is selected
Solution: Verify settings, test with a friend, check system audio mixer.
Check:
  • Microphone is selected and working
  • Input volume is not at 0
  • You’re not muted
  • Push-to-talk key is bound and being pressed
  • Microphone permissions are granted (Windows settings)
Solution: Use the microphone test feature, verify device selection, check Windows privacy settings.
Common causes:
  • Using speakers instead of headphones
  • Microphone too close to speakers
  • Input volume too high
Solution: Use headphones, enable echo cancellation in settings, reduce input volume.
Common causes:
  • Network latency or packet loss
  • Low bandwidth
  • CPU overload
Solution: Check network connection, close bandwidth-heavy applications, reduce graphics settings.
Check:
  • Vivox service is running (automatic)
  • Firewall allows Kyber voice traffic
  • Internet connection is stable
  • Server supports voice chat
Solution: Restart Kyber, check firewall settings, verify the server has voice chat enabled.

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Technical Details

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Vivox Integration

Kyber uses Vivox for voice chat:
  • Low Latency: Optimized for real-time gaming communication
  • High Quality: Clear audio with automatic quality adjustment
  • Scalability: Supports many players simultaneously
  • Cross-Platform: Works across all supported Kyber platforms

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Network Requirements

  • Bandwidth: ~50 Kbps per voice connection
  • Latency: Best experience with <100ms ping to voice servers
  • Ports: Uses standard Vivox ports (UDP 5062-5082)

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Audio Processing

Kyber’s VoIP system includes:
  • Echo Cancellation: Prevents feedback loops
  • Noise Suppression: Reduces background noise
  • Automatic Gain Control: Normalizes volume levels
  • Jitter Buffer: Smooths out network inconsistencies

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Advanced Configuration

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Audio Device Management

Manage devices through settings or console: 
# List all capture devices with IDs
Kyber.VoipListCaptureDevices

# Output example:
# Capture devices:
# 0: Headset Microphone (USB Audio)
# 1: Built-in Microphone
# 2: Virtual Cable Input
# Select with Kyber.VoipSetCaptureDevice <id>

# Select device 0
Kyber.VoipSetCaptureDevice 0

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Fine-Tuning Audio

Configure for streaming:
  • Use virtual audio cables to separate voice from game audio
  • Route voice to specific OBS audio tracks
  • Maintain privacy by controlling voice output
  • Balance voice levels with game sounds

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Server Voice Settings

Server hosts can configure voice chat:
  • Enable/Disable: Turn voice chat on or off for the server
  • Proximity Range: Set the range at which players can hear each other
  • Team Separation: Configure team-only or cross-team voice (coming soon)
  • Moderator Muting: Allow moderators to mute disruptive players

Multiplayer

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