How do I set up audio on my PS4?

Setting up Audio on Your PS4

Your PS4 is a gaming machine with fantastic features, but did you know you can further enhance your gaming experience by setting up an exceptional audio setup? In this article, we’ll take you through the steps on How to Set up Audio on your PS4, and provide additional helpful tips and tricks to boost your gameplay sound.

Step 1: Get the Essentials Right

Before setting up your PS4 audio, you should first have the necessary components:

• HDMI Cable
• Audio Controller/ Receiver (optional)

Now let’s get started!

Configuring your Audio Settings

1. Press the Settings icon () on your controller
2. Scroll down to Audio & Voice Communication
3. Go to Audio Output Settings > HDMI OUT Audio Settings
4. Check whether you’re using PCM (Primary Stereo Unprocessed Content)
   • Check here if the Default HDMI is 7.1 (4 Channel Downmix + Main Mono Downmixing Enabled), which optimizes multichannel audio rendering by selecting 5.1 Dolby Pro Logic II decoder based on content type*
     Volume & Settings

You’re on your way to improved gameplay!

Audio Sources – Control Room

As with PC, you should specify a secondary audio source for PC when available

• Primary Display : Choose your primary Display when only one is plugged.
*Display* : Adjust Volume with display
Nap: (Sleep & Music Settings): Adjust background TV video

Streaming Service Connectivity (Optional) but Beneficial!

1. Click "**Streams and Captions» to check if settings in any available stream services are supported."

By adjusting these settings and the overall room conditions, you optimize volume in accordance with both voice comms and game actions*

Your gaming experience would seem more precise by far!