The sound

[MaceUK35]

Just got SBpro PE after using SB1 for a while and whilst I am still using the tutorials I am amazed at the sound. Firing at faraway tanks (and actually hiting them sometimes!) and then hearing the impact a second or so after is very immersive and then hearing the secondaries from a previous target. And watching my wingmen fire and then the sound drifts towards me, brilliant! I don't recall that being in SB1?

Really enjoying this sim and I love the graphics although I know that's not what this is about and I did like the SB1 graphics, just adds to the immersion.

Well done E-sim!!

[Volcano]

Glad you like them. :)

Yes, it was like that in SB1 (sound-distance modelling), but, as far as the sound aspect is concerned, SB Pro PE has had some subtle improvements. For the most part though SB Pro PEs is mostly using SB1s sound with a few additions and changes or improvements.

Eventually, the sound aspect will get even better as we replace the old sound engine and most of the original sound effects as well.

[cobrabase]

I know!!

I'm a real audio guy myself... probably 'cause I'm going deaf.

I was amazed myself at how realistic it makes the sim feel.

Guys... take it from me... rock 'n roll mixed with a Ninja 500 without good hearing protection along with flying for the Army was not good for my "drums."

I've lost most of my high frequency ability my Doc says. Frankly... I would not have given up ANY of the three mentioned above FOR ANYTHING!

*get this!!!!

I'm on KP duty tonight for the house... I was out grilling burgers out back (One day the American dream can be YOURS youngsters!)

My wife just asks me on the couch "Is the oven on?" Sure enough, the damned thing beeped for our fries and didn't hear a thing. Cobrabase nearly burned down the house. Nice eh? I can kill tanks through the TADS on the 'ol Apache in the front seat 6 clicks away but can't hear the oven. Oh well.

Take it from me all you kiddos out there... get some good ear protection... I hear crickets 24/7 and WILL for the rest of my life. I have to crank games up HIGH to really enjoy them. The wife understands but the neighborhood is always wondering what the hell is going on in our home when I have the windows open when I'm "playing."

[Kingtiger]

Take it from me all you kiddos out there... get some good ear protection... I hear crickets 24/7 and WILL for the rest of my life. I have to crank games up HIGH to really enjoy them.

23yo now and been hearing those crickets for 2 years already :/

But yeah, the sound in SB IS Cool =)

[NEpi]

I concur. I was VERY auditory-conscious while in service, after my father lost most of the high-tone hearing (too much time near very large engines), and my hearing is above normal after 3 years of engine noise and firing 120s. protection does work.

btw, the damage is done by (in order of severity):
1. engine
2. radio
3. gunfire

gunfire is noisy as hell, but it is abrupt, and it's quick. engine noise is there for hours at a time, and it is more harmful. so NEVER start the engine without some kind of protection.
radio is harmful since it has to be louder than the engine. don't use malfunctioning headphones (for example, ones that operate on one ear only), and don't overamplify the sound, since it will KILL your high-frequency hearing fast. whenever you can, lower the volume. also, if one of your crewmembers sits close to the engine, make him turn the mic off unless he has something to say, to reduce radio noise.

when it comes to gunfire, try to wear large earpieces when able (tanker's helmets are just as good), since plugging your aural canal helps, but we can still hear indirectly through the skull (knock the skull behind the ear with a finger and see that you can hear it). to prevent indirect damage to the cochlea (the organ that translate sound to neural activity), cover the whole ears.