Hard to hear engines spool up/down in cockpit

[GafferDCS]

I notice with the DCS Hornet, that it is difficult to hear the engines over the constant internal cockpit "machine" noise. I don't know what else to call it. Especially when refueling in the air, or on final approach to the carrier, being able to hear the engines whine is critical to precise throttle control for a good approach.

 

I have high quality speakers on my computer and no issues hearing the engine RPM's of the other jets I usually fly (harrier, warthog). I have tried messing with the sound levels a bit, but the volume of the engines and this internal cockpit noise which masks them seems to be linked.

 

Anyone else?

 

Hard to tell with gopro's crappy microphones but it seems you can hear the engines fairly clearly on final in this video

Edited June 15, 2018 by BOSUNTHEDOG

[Hallister]

Turn off the Hear Like In Helmet option. Sounds seem fine to me on my end with that off.

[SCU]

I believe you can toggle this off by unchecking the 'Hear like in Helmet' option in (I think) audio options. Also keep in mind that that's closer to real life than other jets in DCS that you can hear the RPM change 'clearly'. Put in mind that you're simulating a pilot that has earplugs in his ears, plus a helmet designed to cancel noise, plus a canopy and frame that are designed to withstand the forces that come with a supersonic all-weather multipurpose fighter jet. Yeah that muffles a lot of noise.

There's a post by a RL F-15C pilot (which I didn't save so I can't reference, unfortunately) saying that they can't really hear the transition to AB in the air, but they know they're in there either by feeling the 'kick' from it or by glancing at the nozzles or fuel flow indications.

 

PS: I'm not a pilot, that's just what I learned from reading available fighter pilots' postings online among other things.

[fitness88]

You can also increase individual sounds by editing:

D:\user programs 64\DCS World OpenBeta\Sounds\sdef