Voice Chat

Oakheart supports Simple Voice Chat, a proximity-based voice chat mod that lets you talk to nearby players without needing Discord.

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Overview

Simple Voice Chat adds spatial audio to Minecraft—the closer you are to someone, the louder and clearer you hear them. It's completely optional and works alongside regular text chat.

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Installation

Required Mod

You need to install Simple Voice Chat on your client to use this feature.

Download: Simple Voice Chat on Modrinth

Supported Mod Loaders

Loader	Supported
Fabric	Yes
Forge	Yes
NeoForge	Yes
Quilt	Yes

Installation Steps

1. Download Simple Voice Chat for your Minecraft version and mod loader

2. Place the .jar file in your mods folder

3. Launch Minecraft with your mod loader

4. Connect to Oakheart—voice chat activates automatically

No mod? You can still play on Oakheart without the mod—you just won't hear or use voice chat. Text chat works normally.

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How It Works

Proximity Audio

• Closer = Louder — Sound fades with distance

• Default range: ~48 blocks

• Directional audio — Hear which direction someone is speaking from

Push-to-Talk vs Voice Activation

Mode	Description
Push-to-Talk	Hold a key to transmit (default: V)
Voice Activation	Automatically transmits when you speak

Most players prefer Push-to-Talk for privacy and to avoid background noise.

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Controls

Default Keybinds

Key	Action
V	Push-to-Talk (hold to speak)
G	Open voice chat settings
M	Mute microphone

Customizing Keys

1. Press Escape to open the pause menu

2. Go to Options → Controls → Key Binds

3. Search for "Voice Chat"

4. Rebind to your preferred keys

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Settings Menu

Press G (default) to open the voice chat settings.

Audio Settings

Setting	Description
Voice Chat Volume	How loud others sound
Microphone Volume	Your transmission volume
Voice Activation Threshold	Sensitivity for voice activation mode

Other Options

Setting	Description
Mute	Disable your microphone
Deafen	Stop hearing others
Audio Quality	Balance quality vs bandwidth

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Groups

Create private voice groups to talk with specific players regardless of distance.

Creating a Group

1. Press G to open voice chat menu

2. Click "Groups"

3. Create a new group or join an existing one

4. Share the group with friends

Group Features

• No distance limit — Talk across the map

• Private — Only group members can hear

• Persistent — Stays until you leave

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Troubleshooting

No Sound?

1. Check mod installation — Is the mod in your mods folder?

2. Check volume settings — Press G and check Voice Chat Volume

3. Check Minecraft audio — Make sure master volume is up

4. Check system audio — Minecraft might be muted in your volume mixer

Others Can't Hear You?

1. Check microphone selection — Press G, go to settings

2. Check mute status — You might be muted (press M)

3. Check Push-to-Talk — Are you holding the key?

4. Test microphone — Try in another application

High Latency / Choppy Audio?

1. Lower audio quality — In voice chat settings

2. Check internet connection — Voice chat needs stable connection

3. Close bandwidth-heavy apps — Streaming, downloads, etc.

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Etiquette

Do

• Use Push-to-Talk — Avoids transmitting background noise

• Mute when AFK — Don't broadcast silence or noise

• Respect others' preference — Some players prefer text chat

• Keep it friendly — Same rules as text chat apply

Don't

• Don't spam — Constant talking can be annoying

• Don't be loud — Keep microphone volume reasonable

• Don't harass — Voice chat rules match server rules

• Don't share personal info — Stay safe online

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Privacy

Who Can Hear You?

Only players within range (~48 blocks by default) can hear your voice.

Disabling Voice Chat

If you don't want to use voice chat:

• Simply don't install the mod, or

• Deafen yourself in settings (press G)

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Tips

1. Test before important moments — Make sure your mic works

2. Adjust range in settings — Find what works for you

3. Use groups for adventures — Stay connected with your party

4. Combine with Discord — Voice chat for proximity, Discord for long-range

5. It's optional — No pressure to use it if you prefer text

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Related Pages

• Community Guidelines — Behavior expectations

• Quality of Life — Other features

• FAQ — Common questions