TeamSpeak 2 - Or any Online Gaming Chat

Paladine · Apr 13, 2005, 07:18 PM

Hi there, hope someone could help me with this.

I am trying TeamSpeak 2 (www.goteamspeak.com) right now, which for the most part works....ok...but not ideal for everyone I want to connect with while playing online games like City of Heros.

Is there another program that would allow similar functionality? Better for a lack of another word? We are playing with TeamSpeak (server being from my home), and Yahoo Messenger (because it allows conference chatting).

Any other suggestions? Recomendations?

The main issue with Teamspeak is not everyone has a headset, some use Web Cam (mic built in) and free standing mics, so we get a bad echo and boom effect. We understand the bandwidth may be the issue..

Thanks in advance for any input.

***craig5320*** · Apr 13, 2005, 09:16 PM

If you're getting the echo from using a desktop mic then you'll get this whatever application you use, my suggestion would be having those without headsets to set teamspeak to push to talk button instead of voice activation which will reduce an echo effect and feedback.

TeamSpeak is one of best out there in terms of flexibilty I don't think you'll do any better.

UnTouchAble · Apr 13, 2005, 10:57 PM

Ventrillo is the best ever!

EcPercy · Apr 14, 2005, 01:42 AM

The only thing that ventrillo does not have is linux/mac support. Teamspeak has a linux client and they are working on a mac client. Teamspeak is the best I have seen. The Push To Talk (PTT) option will help with some of the echo, but I would recommend having some of your pals get a headset mic. They can be had at newegg for $5.15 with some good reviews. Check it http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...106-502&depa=0

I know not everyone can use newegg, but they are a baseline. I am sure that there are some local companies that can offer something similar.

Judas · Apr 14, 2005, 02:05 AM

I'm currently running a TeamSpeak server and i understand your problem. Reguardless of what programs you use... even built in features that sound cards use.... it just doesn't matter..

Here's a little info for anyone using a headset or mic....

MIC BOOST is a last resort if you are not heard. NEVER LEAVE this on, never turn it on enless it's absalutely last resort. Make sure it is off.

Noise Suspension, Although it's nice for mics on a stand, it can be a problem. Leave it off initially, consider this a 2nd last resort. It can severly degrade the ability to understand someone as it can cut out what it thinks may be noise and it may not be. Also, it has a tendancy to decrease mic volume sevearly.

Best way to operate a headset or mic is to have an secondary sound card. Be it onboard or whatever, this is the most optimal way of running a combination of gaming while speaking/listening to your teams. The prevents what i would like to call "bleeding" as a game sound is more likely to bleed into or mix into your mics in, and less chance of echoes or even terrible feedback/loops.

Majority of people today now have motherboards with onboard sound. Most people also usually have onboard sound as an actual sound card is preffered. Running both or even more then one sound card itself won't take up much if any noticeable resources enless there are apparent conflicts (pretty well non excistant if using onboard with a sound card)

Teamspeak does fairly well with cpu and handling sound card and audio period. IMO best codex to use is speex 7kb/s. It both high quality sounding and low bandwidth.

Apr 13, 2005, 07:18 PM	#1
Paladine DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	TeamSpeak 2 - Or any Online Gaming Chat Hi there, hope someone could help me with this. I am trying TeamSpeak 2 (www.goteamspeak.com) right now, which for the most part works....ok...but not ideal for everyone I want to connect with while playing online games like City of Heros. Is there another program that would allow similar functionality? Better for a lack of another word? We are playing with TeamSpeak (server being from my home), and Yahoo Messenger (because it allows conference chatting). Any other suggestions? Recomendations? The main issue with Teamspeak is not everyone has a headset, some use Web Cam (mic built in) and free standing mics, so we get a bad echo and boom effect. We understand the bandwidth may be the issue.. Thanks in advance for any input. __________________

Apr 13, 2005, 09:16 PM	#2
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,565 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	If you're getting the echo from using a desktop mic then you'll get this whatever application you use, my suggestion would be having those without headsets to set teamspeak to push to talk button instead of voice activation which will reduce an echo effect and feedback. TeamSpeak is one of best out there in terms of flexibilty I don't think you'll do any better. __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Apr 13, 2005, 10:57 PM	#3
UnTouchAble DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S-O-T Posts: 342 Rep Power: 0	Ventrillo is the best ever!

Apr 14, 2005, 01:42 AM	#4
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	The only thing that ventrillo does not have is linux/mac support. Teamspeak has a linux client and they are working on a mac client. Teamspeak is the best I have seen. The Push To Talk (PTT) option will help with some of the echo, but I would recommend having some of your pals get a headset mic. They can be had at newegg for $5.15 with some good reviews. Check it http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...106-502&depa=0 I know not everyone can use newegg, but they are a baseline. I am sure that there are some local companies that can offer something similar.