Basics of proximity voice chat

A quick introduction to OpenAudioMc Proximity Voice Chat

Proximity Voice Chat

Enable real-time voice communication between nearby players without requiring any client modifications. Perfect for roleplay, survival gameplay, or general social interaction.

Getting Started

Voice chat is enabled by default once you've set up OpenAudioMc. To start using it:

  1. 1Set up and link your server (see Installation Guide)
  2. 2Players connect to the web client through regular OpenAudioMc connection methods
  3. 3Players will be prompted to enable voice chat if it's available

Note: If voice chat is disabled or at capacity, players will only see options for regular audio playback

Proximity Based

Players can only hear others within a configurable radius, creating natural conversations as players move around.

  • Default range: 45 blocks
  • Configurable between 20-70 blocks
  • Volume fades with distance

No Client Mods

Works entirely through the web browser, ensuring maximum compatibility and easy setup for players.

  • Browser-based voice client
  • Compatible with all Minecraft versions from 1.8 till latest
  • No additional downloads needed

Advanced Features

Rich voice chat features for enhanced communication.

  • Voice channels for teams/groups
  • Game-based rules for voice chat
  • Individual volume controls

Configuration

Voice Chat Range

Adjust the voice chat radius in config.yml:

options.voicechat-radius: 45
  • • Default: 45 blocks
  • • Minimum: 20 blocks
  • • Maximum: 70 blocks

Enabling/Disabling

Voice chat can be toggled through your account settings:

  1. Visit your account dashboard after linking your server
  2. Navigate to your server
  3. Toggle voice chat functionality

Permissions

Javadoc related to this feature (currently based on the dev branch)