# Audio Settings

Mona Spaces use spatial audio, meaning the closer you are to a speaker the louder they are. The speaker direction will depend on the location of the user as well.

You can adjust the volume of various inputs in a space by pressing the 'H' key or sselecting the 'Settings' button at the bottom of the screen.

* Main Volume - The volume of audio in the space (eg. music, sound FX etc.)
* Voice Chat Volume - The volume of users speaking
* Live Stream Canvas Volume - The volume of canvases streaming live content

<figure><img src="/files/bZxkik6frwxgyGANFn0S" alt=""><figcaption><p>Volume Settings</p></figcaption></figure>

## Setting up a Microphone

{% hint style="warning" %}
It is *highly* recommended to use headphones if you are using a microphone in Mona otherwise the audio will echo/loop in the space.
{% endhint %}

Most browsers will use your *default* microphone settings that are set using your platforms Audio settings.&#x20;

* On windows, *right* click on the Audio Icon in the tray, and go to 'Open Sound Settings'.
* Set the Input to your Microphone source. Use 'Test your Microphone' bar to make sure it is working.

<figure><img src="/files/M73nlEbsERLRqc9jBuWT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Set your Microphone </p></figcaption></figure>

* Depending on which browser you are using, and your security settings, you should be able to use your microphone to speak with the 'Speak' button in the UI.
* A confirmation pop-up will appear that allows the browser to use your microphone, once confirmed you should be able to be heard in the space.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/aDxFTkGKOOsClTWTkq1g" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select the 'Speak' Button</p></figcaption></figure>

## Setting up your Headphones

* If you are using a microphone, you should set your desktop audio to use headphones (or set the speakers very far from the microphone) otherwise it will echo/loop.\
  \
  \&#xNAN;*Left* click on the Audio Icon in the tray and adjust your output to headphones.

<figure><img src="/files/MuAG7o6g6QOfTQYgGke2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Set your output to headphones</p></figcaption></figure>

## Troubleshooting

There are some common issues that arise with Audio settings. Some of these will be covered below :&#x20;

### Nobody can hear me in the Space

#### Option 1

Make sure to select the 'Speak' button before trying to talk. This button is only visible in Hangout spaces.

#### Option 2

Your mic has been muted either in the Mona space (there is a 'Mute' Button in the UI at the bottom), in the browser, in the operating system settings, or on the Microphone itself.

#### Option 3

You haven't set the correct Mic source in the Audio Settings

### I can't hear anyone in the space

#### Option 1

The tab or browser may be muted. Each browser is different, but this can usually be changed at the top tabs or right click on a tab.

#### Option 2

Speakers/headphones may be muted in the operating system, or physcially muted on the device

#### Option 3

You haven't set the orrect output source in the Audio Settings


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