Performance Impact: Low (CPU)
s_mixahead
Size of the sound buffer in seconds (adds latency to ensure stable playback). Lower values (0.02–0.05) minimize delay for near-instant weapon firing and hit feedback on modern systems; higher values prevent crackling on older hardware.
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Pro Tip
Set to 0.02–0.03 on modern systems — the near-zero audio delay makes weapon switch and hit feedback feel instant, which is the exact value every pro on Windows/Linux uses.
Friendly Name
Audio Buffer Latency
Default Value
0.14
Data Type
float
Quick Copy
seta s_mixahead "0.14"
Available Settings
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0.02 | 0.02 - Ultra Low Latency (Pro Standard) |
| 0.03 | 0.03 - Pro Low Latency |
| 0.05 | 0.05 - Low Latency |
| 0.14 DEFAULT | 0.14 - High Latency (Safe Default) |
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