Hearing

1. Overview

1.1 Hearing damage simulation

Introduces hearing damage caused by nearby explosions and large-caliber weapons.

1.2 Earplugs

Adds earplugs to mitigate that effect. Soldiers with high caliber weapons or missile launchers will be automatically equipped with those, but remember to put them in. Their drawback is that they reduce the general hearing volume.

1.3 Electronic hearing protection

Some types of helmets/hats with PELTOR-like earmuffs or 2-ear headsets can mitigate hearing damage by dropping the volume only when loid noises occour, without attenuating general hearing volume. The Electronic Hearing Protection item provides the same effect, with usage similar to earplugs.

1.4 Crew hearing protection

Armored vehicle crew and pilot helmets provide the best hearing protection while also dropping general volume, which can be desirable in loud vehicles as most communication happens via intercom or radios.

2. Usage

2.1 Equipping Earplugs

• For this you need the Earplugs item.
• Press the self interaction key Ctrl + ⊞ Win (ACE3 default key bind Self Interaction Key).
• Select Equipment.
• Select Earplugs in.
• Same method to remove them but the option is Earplugs out.
• Note: you’re able to re-use earplugs.

2.2 Equipping Electronic Hearing Protection

• For this you need the Electronic Hearing Protection item.
• Press the self interaction key Ctrl + ⊞ Win (ACE3 default key bind Self Interaction Key).
• Select Equipment.
• Select Put on Electronic Hearing Protection.
• Same method to remove it but the option is Take off Electronic Hearing Protection.
• Note: you’re able to re-use Electronic Hearing Protection.