Teamspeak Support :: Setting Audio Devices in TeamSpeak 3


  1. Open TeamSpeak 3
    Double click on the icon that was put on your desktop to run the TeamSpeak 3 program. It should look like the picture below.

    Open TeamSpeak

  2. Open the Settings Window
    At the top of the TeamSpeak 3 program you'll click on the "Tools" menu then click the option named "Options".

    Settings and Options

  3. Playback Settings
    In the "Options" Menu, click on "Playback" located on the left hand side of the Menu.

    Playback Menu

  4. Setting Speakers or Headset
    In the "Playback" area, click on the "Playback Device" drop down and select your appropriate device from the list.

    Playback Menu Device

  5. Capture Settings
    In the "Options" Menu, select "Capture" located on the left hand side of the Menu.

    Capture Menu

  6. Setting Up your Microphone
    In the "Capture" area, click on the "Capture Device" drop down and select your appropriate device from the list.

    Capture Menu

  7. Setting Up Push to Talk, Voice Activation or Continuous Transmission
    In the "Capture" area, click on the desired Transmission Method located underneath the Capture Device. If selecting Push to Talk, make sure to assign a Push to Talk Key. If selecting Voice Activation please make sure to Click "Begin Test" and adjust the "Slider" shown until it is in an acceptable range for your speaking voice. If selecting Continuous Transmission your voice should always be heard.

    Push to Talk

    Capture Menu Push to Talk

    Voice Activation

    Capture Menu Voice Activation

  8. Closing the Settings
    After all configuration is complete, please click on "Ok" located at the bottom of the options window. You can then begin using your server, Enjoy!

    Options Ok Button