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🎤 Simple Voice Chat - Setup Guide
Talk to players in real-time with proximity-based voice communication!
⚠️ Important: Client Mod Required!
To use voice chat, you MUST install the mod on your Minecraft client.
✅ Download: https://modrinth.com/plugin/simple-voice-chat
Supported Mod Loaders:
- ✅ Fabric
- ✅ Forge
- ✅ NeoForge
- ✅ Quilt
Supported Minecraft Versions:
- ✅ 1.21.x (your version)
- ✅ 1.20.x, 1.19.x, 1.18.x, 1.17.x, 1.16.x
⚠️ Bedrock Players: Voice chat is NOT available for Bedrock Edition (technical limitation)
📥 Installation Steps
Step 1: Download the Mod
Visit Modrinth and download for your mod loader
Make sure to get version 2.6.6 or newer
Step 2: Install Mod Loader
If you don't have a mod loader:
- Fabric: fabricmc.net/use
- Forge: files.minecraftforge.net
Step 3: Place in Mods Folder
Copy voicechat-x.x.x.jar to:
%appdata%/.minecraft/mods/ (Windows)
~/.minecraft/mods/ (Linux/Mac)
Step 4: Launch Minecraft
Start Minecraft with your mod loader profile
Step 5: Join Server
Connect to gumdum.com
Voice chat will automatically connect!
⌨️ Controls & Usage
Key Controls:
- Press V - Open voice chat GUI
- Hold V (default) - Push-to-talk
- Voice Activation - Optional, enable in settings
In-Game Usage:
- Press
Vto open the voice chat menu - Click the microphone icon to test your mic
- Hold
Vto talk (or enable voice activation) - Your voice reaches players within 48 blocks!
🎤 Features
🔊 Proximity Voice:
- Normal Range: 48 blocks
- Whisper Range: 24 blocks (quieter)
- 3D Audio: Hear players based on their position
- Distance Fade: Voice gets quieter as you move away
👥 Group Chats:
- Create private voice channels
- Talk to friends regardless of distance
- Password-protected groups
- See group members in top-left corner
⚙️ Advanced Features:
- 🎚️ Individual player volume adjustment
- 🔇 Mute/unmute yourself
- 🎙️ Microphone amplification
- 🤖 AI noise suppression (RNNoise)
- 🔐 AES encryption for security
- 📹 Audio recording (with permission)
💬 Commands
Player Commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/voicechat | Show help and info |
/voicechat test | Test connection |
/voicechat group | Open group interface |
/voicechat invite | Invite to your group |
/voicechat join | Join a group |
/voicechat leave | Leave current group |
🎨 Voice Indicators
You'll see icons showing who's talking:
- 🟢 Green microphone - Player is talking (normal)
- 🟠 Orange microphone - Player is whispering
- 🔴 Red microphone - You are talking
- 🟡 Yellow microphone - You are whispering
- 🔇 Muted icon - Microphone muted
- 🚫 Disabled icon - Voice chat disabled
⚙️ Configuration
In Voice Chat GUI (Press V):
- ⚙️ Settings - Audio configuration
- 🎤 Microphone - Select input device
- 🔊 Speaker - Select output device
- 📊 Volume - Adjust levels
- 🎚️ Amplification - Boost microphone
- 🔇 Mute - Mute yourself
Server Settings:
- Port: 24454 UDP (automatically configured)
- Voice Distance: 48 blocks
- Whisper Distance: 24 blocks
- Groups Enabled: Yes
- Recording Allowed: Yes (with indicator)
- Codec: Opus (VOIP mode)
❓ FAQ
Q: Do I need the mod to play?
A: No! The mod is optional. You can play without it.
Q: Can Bedrock players use voice chat?
A: No, voice chat requires a client-side mod (Java Edition only).
Q: Why can't anyone hear me?
A: Check Settings (V key) → Select correct microphone → Test it
Q: Why can't I hear anyone?
A: Check Settings (V key) → Select correct speakers → Adjust volume
Q: How do I whisper?
A: Shift+V (or configure in keybinds)
Q: Can I use it in Discord too?
A: Yes, but beware of echo! Mute Discord or voice chat when not needed.
Q: Is voice chat recorded?
A: Only if someone manually starts recording (you'll see an indicator).
Q: What if someone is abusing voice chat?
A: Mute them individually or report to staff.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Voice Chat Not Connecting:
- Check you have the mod installed
- Verify port 24454 UDP is not blocked by firewall
- Try
/voicechat test - Restart Minecraft
Echo/Feedback:
- Lower speaker volume
- Use headphones instead of speakers
- Adjust microphone sensitivity
Poor Quality:
- Check internet connection
- Close bandwidth-heavy applications
- Try lower quality setting in config
🎯 Best Practices
- 🎧 Use headphones to prevent echo
- 🎙️ Position microphone 6-12 inches from mouth
- 🔇 Mute when not talking
- 📢 Use normal voice, don't shout
- 🤝 Respect others - no harassment
- 👥 Use group chats for private conversations
- ⏰ Be mindful of time zones
📊 Server Info:
Port: 24454 UDP
Status: ✅ Operational
Codec: Opus (high quality)
Encryption: AES (secure)
Latency: ~50-100ms (very low!)
🌐 Resources:
Download Mod |
Official Wiki |
Discord Support