There is a bit of crackling with my microphone intermittently. Tested it extensively since making this video and I'm pretty sure what the issue is. It'll be going in the review of that mic. It's why it's been delayed for so long.
its the software 100% i had the same problem on my nova wireless pro. hat cracks on audio also on my mic (tested on discord) IIfixed it with disabling sonar and using the standard eq from the steelseries app
@@SirWatari I think my case is different. I was using the mic without the Sonar EQ for most of the video. And it happened in a previous video where I wasn't using Sonar at all. I think it's the USB connection of my MV7. The same issue happens when recording with that mic on my phone. I haven't had the problem since switching to the MV7's XLR output even with Sonar enabled.
This is probably the best review I've seen of sonar. Thanks! I've only been playing with it for a while but I've been trying to figure out how to integrate discord chat and you gave the answer very quickly. Awesome vid!
Thanks for the video! I was using FX sound for the equalizer, but always had the issue of games starting at 10000x volume for no reason and having to adjust each game in Windows. I came across Sonar when updating my SteelSeries GG, and having my main volume low, without having to put discord and Chrome both on chat, is a godsend.
This program is ass, constant issues with my headset. Certain games wont output audio, then nothing outputs audio, then windows itself ruins my audio settings putting it back to 48khz, really tired of this.
I'm waiting for the part where you talk about how it adds 3 sound devices to your sounds for literally no reason causing unnecessary clutter in your sound device menu because that shit is super annoying. Anyway to remove them? Every time I disable them they find a way to come back later.
Yeah I did mention it originally and a few other things, but the video was like 30 minutes long so I cut it out. But it's definitely annoying I agree. Not as annoying as Elgato Wave link or Razer Synapse adding 6 sources though.
What a strange comment... If you install Sonar, you actually want new audio sources because you're not happy with the ones you already have. What you say is basically like saying "I want home automation but I don't want electric wires going to my lights". Sonar needs to add a layer on top of real, hardware devices. And then Windows and games must use the new Sonar virtual device as their only sound device. After doing its thing, Sonar transfers the sound to the real devices, and they output it in you ears. What you could do, however, is "hide" the real devices within Windows. That won't affect anything and will look cleaner on the select lists.
great video, I wanted some information, if I use a slot pc i es sound Blaster audio amplifier instead of the mix amp in the astro at 40, it will make a lot of difference, or it's not worth the investment, thanks in advance 👍
This is interesting can this software also work with open back headphones I am undecided weather to go open back headphones or headset as I really don't want a mic or fancy RGB Gimmicks. I am considering the Sennheiser HD 599or theAudio-Technica ATH-M30X. Would this mentioned headphones work with this software. Thanks
Yeah there's nothing stopping it from working with open backs just as well as closed. One of the examples in this vid was the EPOS PC38X which is open.
22:13 How did you activate the item CLEARCAST AI NOISE CANCELLATION? I am using the latest version of the program (23.0.0), and I only see (EARLY ACCESS), so please share the method with me. Thanks for your efforts 🌹
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I understand you dude, but I don't have a button to activate it like your video. Is there a way to show it? Screenshot for clarification: i.vgy.me/ZEsw2w.png
@@amd4x Oh ok, my page looks different. What does it say when you click explore? I think the reason mine is unlocked is because one of my Arctis devices (not sure which) activated it automatically. A couple months before I made this video I used the early access version of Sonar and in the beta you needed the Arctis 7+ or something to get the AI Noise Cancelation to work. I didn't realize that was still a thing. It's good to know that feature isn't fully available to everyone, so I'll have to update my written review with that information.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Update from SteelSeries Technical Support: "The clearcast audio cancellation is currently only available for the Nova Pro headset. We are doing plan on expanding this feature to other devices but at this time since it's in beta, it's exclusive for nova pros".
@@amd4x Yeah that sounds about right. If you connect the Nova Pro it unlocks Clearcast and then you can use it with any other device. I'm pretty sure other Arctis Nova devices unlock it too, but I don't know the full list.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews but i feel the sound more high when i turn the spatial sound on in steel series, i set the distance at 30 and immersive full.
Hi to enable chat mix, do I choose "steelseries sonar - chat" as an output device? Should I also do it on OBS so that people can hear in game chat with friends?
Here's how mine is set up. The interface has changed a bit since this video. In Sonar, go to the mixer tab and under game (next to master) click whatever audio device you're listening with (like a headset). Under chat, click that same playback device. Then the chatmix slider underneath the other sliders should light up. Now chatmix is enabled. For the second question, yes. In OBS, I added an audio output in the sources tab next to the audio mixer. That's where I added SteelSeries Sonar Chat so viewers can hear the game chat.
Make all your changes in the "game" tab and make sure in the "mixer" tab, your device is set to the 7P. And then for your Windows audio source select SteelSeries Sonar Gaming. None of this saves to the device itself, so you'd just use the normal SteelSeries Engine outside of PC use.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Nice man bro I like your videos as they are very informative. Logitech G Pro X has no enchantments app and Ghub is not that great either, should I just use Sonar and uninstall ghub? This looks way better with al the customizations
Is sonar only available for pc? I have a ps5 with the nova pro wired. I have it downloaded and I see the sonar symbol when it’s connected to my pc but when I switch it to the ps5 it clears and nothing is available. But when I go back to my pc it back to how it was with everything available!!
I'm trying to figure out if we're even using the same software, because the whole point of Sonar is all the different EQs. Do you have screenshots of yours? Or better yet, I'd just download the latest version.
The app has a prompt that will do it for you, but you can manually. If it's not default, I think the game chat mixer won't work correctly, but you can still use it.
If you do that, you're double EQing. I always use the default/studio mix in Warzone, because the game doesn't give you a bar or a graph to see exactly how much you're changing each value. Boost high is like swinging in the dark.
Man Im so upset with myself, I had a profile set for tarkov that I customized way back, somehow ended up messing with a few bands & I guess it auto saves whatever you mess with D: now im doing offline raids trying to get it back to its perfect harmony XD
Yeah, that's one thing I hope they update in the future. If you want experiment with tweaking a custom preset you pretty much have to make a copy reference of it since there's no undo or revert button.
There is a bit of crackling with my microphone intermittently. Tested it extensively since making this video and I'm pretty sure what the issue is. It'll be going in the review of that mic. It's why it's been delayed for so long.
its the software 100% i had the same problem on my nova wireless pro. hat cracks on audio also on my mic (tested on discord) IIfixed it with disabling sonar and using the standard eq from the steelseries app
@@SirWatari I think my case is different. I was using the mic without the Sonar EQ for most of the video. And it happened in a previous video where I wasn't using Sonar at all. I think it's the USB connection of my MV7. The same issue happens when recording with that mic on my phone.
I haven't had the problem since switching to the MV7's XLR output even with Sonar enabled.
Extremely helpful intro to Sonar. Just bought the Arctis Nova 7 and this was great for getting started customizing it.
Sonar settings only work for PC I guess for the Nova 7s.. you need the Nova Pros to carry over the sonar settings
This is probably the best review I've seen of sonar. Thanks! I've only been playing with it for a while but I've been trying to figure out how to integrate discord chat and you gave the answer very quickly. Awesome vid!
Thanks for the video! I was using FX sound for the equalizer, but always had the issue of games starting at 10000x volume for no reason and having to adjust each game in Windows. I came across Sonar when updating my SteelSeries GG, and having my main volume low, without having to put discord and Chrome both on chat, is a godsend.
Solid!
Top KEK!
Peace be with you.
Thank you so much!! Well explained and shown. I didn't even know i had this option with my headset.
The EQ is amazing, only thing it needed to be perfect was a visualizer so you can see in real-time your changes
Thought same. Like in Elgatos wave link software. But you need Elgato hardware for ut. Sonar full potential only works with steekseries headsets
This program is ass, constant issues with my headset. Certain games wont output audio, then nothing outputs audio, then windows itself ruins my audio settings putting it back to 48khz, really tired of this.
Thanks, this was very helpful!
i love your channel man, keep it up 👍
Just casually watching this with just 1 functioning samsung earphone on mono audio cause my headphones died overnight.
I'm waiting for the part where you talk about how it adds 3 sound devices to your sounds for literally no reason causing unnecessary clutter in your sound device menu because that shit is super annoying. Anyway to remove them? Every time I disable them they find a way to come back later.
Yeah I did mention it originally and a few other things, but the video was like 30 minutes long so I cut it out. But it's definitely annoying I agree. Not as annoying as Elgato Wave link or Razer Synapse adding 6 sources though.
What a strange comment... If you install Sonar, you actually want new audio sources because you're not happy with the ones you already have. What you say is basically like saying "I want home automation but I don't want electric wires going to my lights". Sonar needs to add a layer on top of real, hardware devices. And then Windows and games must use the new Sonar virtual device as their only sound device. After doing its thing, Sonar transfers the sound to the real devices, and they output it in you ears. What you could do, however, is "hide" the real devices within Windows. That won't affect anything and will look cleaner on the select lists.
Hey, any chance I could get a copy of this EQ you're using in this vid?
TIA
great video, I wanted some information, if I use a slot pc i es sound Blaster audio amplifier instead of the mix amp in the astro at 40, it will make a lot of difference, or it's not worth the investment, thanks in advance 👍
This is interesting can this software also work with open back headphones I am undecided weather to go open back headphones or headset as I really don't want a mic or fancy RGB Gimmicks. I am considering the Sennheiser HD 599or theAudio-Technica ATH-M30X. Would this mentioned headphones work with this software. Thanks
Yeah there's nothing stopping it from working with open backs just as well as closed. One of the examples in this vid was the EPOS PC38X which is open.
when something is free to use, then keep in mind that you become the product
Facts.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews this is sadly true but now a days company's have gotten to the point where even if you pay you still become the product.
22:13
How did you activate the item CLEARCAST AI NOISE CANCELLATION?
I am using the latest version of the program (23.0.0), and I only see (EARLY ACCESS), so please share the method with me.
Thanks for your efforts 🌹
Click the button on the left of it. It says early access on the right, but on the left there's a button to activate it.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews
I understand you dude, but I don't have a button to activate it like your video.
Is there a way to show it?
Screenshot for clarification:
i.vgy.me/ZEsw2w.png
@@amd4x Oh ok, my page looks different. What does it say when you click explore? I think the reason mine is unlocked is because one of my Arctis devices (not sure which) activated it automatically.
A couple months before I made this video I used the early access version of Sonar and in the beta you needed the Arctis 7+ or something to get the AI Noise Cancelation to work. I didn't realize that was still a thing.
It's good to know that feature isn't fully available to everyone, so I'll have to update my written review with that information.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews
Update from SteelSeries Technical Support:
"The clearcast audio cancellation is currently only available for the Nova Pro headset. We are doing plan on expanding this feature to other devices but at this time since it's in beta, it's exclusive for nova pros".
@@amd4x Yeah that sounds about right. If you connect the Nova Pro it unlocks Clearcast and then you can use it with any other device. I'm pretty sure other Arctis Nova devices unlock it too, but I don't know the full list.
i wondering will music software specially spatial sound in steel series damage your speaker if set in 100 percent?
Some speakers can get blown out at maximum volume when used there too long, but it won't be because of spatial sound specifically. It's just a filter.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews but i feel the sound more high when i turn the spatial sound on in steel series, i set the distance at 30 and immersive full.
Hi to enable chat mix, do I choose "steelseries sonar - chat" as an output device? Should I also do it on OBS so that people can hear in game chat with friends?
Here's how mine is set up. The interface has changed a bit since this video.
In Sonar, go to the mixer tab and under game (next to master) click whatever audio device you're listening with (like a headset). Under chat, click that same playback device. Then the chatmix slider underneath the other sliders should light up. Now chatmix is enabled.
For the second question, yes. In OBS, I added an audio output in the sources tab next to the audio mixer. That's where I added SteelSeries Sonar Chat so viewers can hear the game chat.
My razor sieren mini has a buzzing noise do you know how to fix it?
Is this app compatible with only the steel series headset or any headset on the market? I was confused 😁
You earn a sup, very good channel keep it up 👌
Any
what is the difference between this and just the steel series engine equalizer?
Hi. Maybe I missed something but how do i get the new adjusted sounds into my Steelseries 7p? Thank you!
Make all your changes in the "game" tab and make sure in the "mixer" tab, your device is set to the 7P. And then for your Windows audio source select SteelSeries Sonar Gaming.
None of this saves to the device itself, so you'd just use the normal SteelSeries Engine outside of PC use.
You can use the 7.1 surround sound with Steelseries Sonar with a Logitech G pro X headset ?
You can use it with any headset.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Nice man bro I like your videos as they are very informative. Logitech G Pro X has no enchantments app and Ghub is not that great either, should I just use Sonar and uninstall ghub? This looks way better with al the customizations
Is sonar only available for pc? I have a ps5 with the nova pro wired. I have it downloaded and I see the sonar symbol when it’s connected to my pc but when I switch it to the ps5 it clears and nothing is available. But when I go back to my pc it back to how it was with everything available!!
Yeah it's just a PC program.
Any suggestions for Sen hd 560s?
Very informative, but what do you think is the best headset for the sonar?
Thanks for the gude. but how can i activate Clearcast AI noise cancellation? and on my version of sonar I do not have an equalizer.
I'm trying to figure out if we're even using the same software, because the whole point of Sonar is all the different EQs.
Do you have screenshots of yours? Or better yet, I'd just download the latest version.
Can you tell me what kind of mic setup you are using?
In this video it's just the Shure MV7 USB.
Hi! where i can find the eq preset of faze or the other eq preset always for warzone, to download or copy? Thank you!
The ones I showed come with the program by default.
you should review the koss ksc75
do you need to set sonar to default devices in the windows sound settings? im using this with a goxlr
The app has a prompt that will do it for you, but you can manually. If it's not default, I think the game chat mixer won't work correctly, but you can still use it.
Bro please make a video on difference between inzone h9 vs astro a50
Brother it would be nice if you can config the best settings to hear footsteps horizontally and vertically for the HyperX Cloud 2!
If you have a custom EQ in Sonar, would you still want to use Boost High in Warzone? Does it matter what audio mix you choose in game?
If you do that, you're double EQing. I always use the default/studio mix in Warzone, because the game doesn't give you a bar or a graph to see exactly how much you're changing each value. Boost high is like swinging in the dark.
Man Im so upset with myself, I had a profile set for tarkov that I customized way back, somehow ended up messing with a few bands & I guess it auto saves whatever you mess with D: now im doing offline raids trying to get it back to its perfect harmony XD
Yeah, that's one thing I hope they update in the future. If you want experiment with tweaking a custom preset you pretty much have to make a copy reference of it since there's no undo or revert button.
If you ever find out what that profile is please put it in here lol. I’m trying to find one!
can you do a full comparisonof all razer kraken that you have?
The closest thing is my Kraken V3 review where I mention all the Krakens I own.
👍
I can't get this garbage software to work. All it did was eliminate all my sound.
User error
gg
Please