Setting Up Mumble and Connecting to a Server Guide

#1

hooky

19 Frags – +

Now on Steam! http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=118564493

Updated on January 6, 2013 to be easier to understand. Coming soon: Audio Wizard and Overlay Setup!

Original guide as posted on September 24, 2012 is below.
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So I’m sure you’ve heard about this “Mumble” thing if you’re reading this, and I assume you also already know a little about competitive TF2. Don’t know what Mumble is? Well, it’s “an open source, low-latency, high quality voice [over IP (VoIP)] chat software primarily intended for use while gaming” (from the Mumble website). It is used throughout the TF2 competitive community (both Highlander and 6v6) so you should get used to it, as I don’t see this changing anytime soon since Mumble has many advantages over other VoIP programs.

At this point, you may be asking yourself, “Why not use Skype, Teamspeak, Ventrilo, or even the in-game chat?” Here are some reasons why we have chosen Mumble over those:
• Better quality
• Lower latency (This can be the difference between life and death in some cases, like if you’re playing medic and there is a spy behind you; you need all the time you can get to react to your teammates’ warnings.)
• Ability to talk with your team outside of the game (It’s important for you to talk to your team outside of TF2; it doesn’t even have to be about TF2!)
• You don’t need to have a contact/friends list to communicate. Just hop in the server and you’re set!
• [Am I good on this section?]

I should also take this time to highlight the disadvantages:
• Has to be installed in addition to TF2
• Some people will not be able to run it because their computers can’t handle running anything more than system processes, TF2, and Steam at the same time

These two disadvantages are fairly minor, as Mumble does not take up much space on a computer and only a small minority of people has a computer that cannot multitask well today. Therefore, we chose to use Mumble over all of the other VoIP applications out there.

Now that’s out of the way, let’s get to installing Mumble.\
1. Download the Mumble setup executable from the website: http://mumble.sourceforge.net/
2. Follow the setup instructions.

Now you should be able to start Mumble. When you start it, an audio wizard should appear. Follow and finish it, and then you will get to the main Mumble window, shown below. If you don’t see the audio wizard, click on the “Configure” tab at the top and then click on “Audio Wizard.”

http://i.imgur.com/G1HcT.png

The default Mumble layout

If you don’t like the default layout, you can change the layout by going to Configure -> Settings -> User Interface. Personally, I use the “Stacked” layout, which allows me to have the window on the side of my desktop. It is shown below. Basically, just use whatever you like the best.

http://i.imgur.com/QFjm6.png

“Stacked” layout

*continued in next post*

Now on Steam! http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=118564493

Updated on January 6, 2013 to be easier to understand. Coming soon: Audio Wizard and Overlay Setup!

Original guide as posted on September 24, 2012 is below.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

So I’m sure you’ve heard about this “Mumble” thing if you’re reading this, and I assume you also already know a little about competitive TF2. Don’t know what Mumble is? Well, it’s “an open source, low-latency, high quality voice [over IP (VoIP)] chat software primarily intended for use while gaming” (from the Mumble website). It is used throughout the TF2 competitive community (both Highlander and 6v6) so you should get used to it, as I don’t see this changing anytime soon since Mumble has many advantages over other VoIP programs.

At this point, you may be asking yourself, “Why not use Skype, Teamspeak, Ventrilo, or even the in-game chat?” Here are some reasons why we have chosen Mumble over those:
• Better quality
• Lower latency [i](This can be the difference between life and death in some cases, like if you’re playing medic and there is a spy behind you; you need all the time you can get to react to your teammates’ warnings.)[/i]
• Ability to talk with your team outside of the game [i](It’s important for you to talk to your team outside of TF2; it doesn’t even have to be about TF2!)[/i]
• You don’t need to have a contact/friends list to communicate. Just hop in the server and you’re set!
• [Am I good on this section?]

I should also take this time to highlight the disadvantages:
• Has to be installed in addition to TF2
• Some people will not be able to run it because their computers can’t handle running anything more than system processes, TF2, and Steam at the same time

These two disadvantages are fairly minor, as Mumble does not take up much space on a computer and only a small minority of people has a computer that cannot multitask well today. Therefore, we chose to use Mumble over all of the other VoIP applications out there.

Now that’s out of the way, let’s get to installing Mumble.\
1. Download the Mumble setup executable from the website: http://mumble.sourceforge.net/
2. Follow the setup instructions.

Now you should be able to start Mumble. When you start it, an audio wizard should appear. Follow and finish it, and then you will get to the main Mumble window, shown below. If you don’t see the audio wizard, click on the “Configure” tab at the top and then click on “Audio Wizard.”

[img]http://i.imgur.com/G1HcT.png[/img]
[i]The default Mumble layout[/i]

If you don’t like the default layout, you can change the layout by going to Configure -> Settings -> User Interface. Personally, I use the “Stacked” layout, which allows me to have the window on the side of my desktop. It is shown below. Basically, just use whatever you like the best.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/QFjm6.png[/img]
[i]“Stacked” layout[/i]

*continued in next post*

#2

hooky

2 Frags – +

While you’re in the settings, you might as well make sure you have push-to-talk enabled. Push-to-talk is the preferred way to talk. Both voice and continuous activation can annoy your teammates. While this is really personal preference, I would use a push-to-talk key. To do this, make sure push-to-talk is enabled by going to Audio Input and setting “Transmit” to push-to-talk. Then, go to Shortcuts and click “Add.” Click the text that just appeared and set the function to push-to-talk. Click under the “Shortcut” column and then press the key you wish to use for your push-to-talk key. You could also set “Transmit” to continuous and set the shortcut to mute if you want to, although most people use push-to-talk (and if you leave yourself unmuted you might annoy your teammates).

After you have your push-to-talk stuff set up, it’s time to connect to a server. This is what the server browser looks like:

http://i.imgur.com/arPSh.png

You can see that I already have servers in my favorites. However, you will need to add the servers you want to go on. In this example, we will be adding the Newbie Mix mumble.

Mumble server IPs are usually given in one of two forms. The first one is xxx.xx.xx.xx:xxxxx; the second is ex.example.com:xxxxx. In both cases, the part before the colon is the address; the part after is the port. In this example, the IP is chi2.tragicservers.com: 64738. Below is the Add/Edit Server menu.

http://i.imgur.com/nNbr2.png

The label can be anything you want, just make sure you’ll remember it. The address is, as stated prior, is the part before the colon (chi2.tragicservers.com). The port is after the colon (64738). For your username, make it... well, your username. Click OK and then double click the server you just added.

Here, it will ask to make a certificate. MAKE SURE YOU BACKUP ALL OF YOUR CERTIFICATES! Go to Settings -> Certificate Wizard -> Export current certificate.

http://i.imgur.com/Yc7e1.png

Then, save this certificate in a safe place, like another computer, an external hard drive, or a flash drive.

http://i.imgur.com/9iPFQ.png

And now you should be in the server!

http://i.imgur.com/m4QJY.png

To move to a different channel, you can either double click on the channel or drag your name onto the channel.

By now, you should know how to set up Mumble and connect to a server. If you have any questions, please post them on teamfortress.tv.

While you’re in the settings, you might as well make sure you have push-to-talk enabled. Push-to-talk is the preferred way to talk. Both voice and continuous activation can annoy your teammates. While this is really personal preference, I would use a push-to-talk key. To do this, make sure push-to-talk is enabled by going to Audio Input and setting “Transmit” to push-to-talk. Then, go to Shortcuts and click “Add.” Click the text that just appeared and set the function to push-to-talk. Click under the “Shortcut” column and then press the key you wish to use for your push-to-talk key. You could also set “Transmit” to continuous and set the shortcut to mute if you want to, although most people use push-to-talk (and if you leave yourself unmuted you might annoy your teammates).

After you have your push-to-talk stuff set up, it’s time to connect to a server. This is what the server browser looks like:

[img]http://i.imgur.com/arPSh.png[/img]

You can see that I already have servers in my favorites. However, you will need to add the servers you want to go on. In this example, we will be adding the Newbie Mix mumble.

Mumble server IPs are usually given in one of two forms. The first one is xxx.xx.xx.xx:xxxxx; the second is ex.example.com:xxxxx. In both cases, the part before the colon is the address; the part after is the port. In this example, the IP is chi2.tragicservers.com: 64738. Below is the Add/Edit Server menu.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/nNbr2.png[/img]

The label can be anything you want, just make sure you’ll remember it. The address is, as stated prior, is the part before the colon (chi2.tragicservers.com). The port is after the colon (64738). For your username, make it... well, your username. Click OK and then double click the server you just added.

Here, it will ask to make a certificate. MAKE SURE YOU BACKUP ALL OF YOUR CERTIFICATES! Go to Settings -> Certificate Wizard -> Export current certificate.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/Yc7e1.png[/img]

Then, save this certificate in a safe place, like another computer, an external hard drive, or a flash drive.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/9iPFQ.png[/img]

And now you should be in the server!

[img]http://i.imgur.com/m4QJY.png[/img]

To move to a different channel, you can either double click on the channel or drag your name onto the channel.

By now, you should know how to set up Mumble and connect to a server. If you have any questions, please post them on teamfortress.tv.

#3

-dan

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great guide!

#4

mocha

0 Frags – +

A sorely-needed guide that you've written nicely and clearly. Thanks a bunch for this!

#5

hooky

0 Frags – +

Thanks for those positive responses, but I would love constructive criticism more :D

#6

lamefx

0 Frags – +

this is amazing thanks

#7

Tery_

0 Frags – +

Great work!

#8

VickM

0 Frags – +

Can you add in how to set up push to talk images? This guide is awesome by the way!

#9

hooky

0 Frags – +

VickMCan you add in how to set up push to talk images? This guide is awesome by the way!

No because I don't know how lol. Also, sounds like it would be very inconvenient to use that in-game...

[quote=VickM]Can you add in how to set up push to talk images? This guide is awesome by the way![/quote]
No because I don't know how lol. Also, sounds like it would be very inconvenient to use that in-game...

#10

pot

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Try voice activation. I've been using it forever with no problems.

#11

DrakeMegrim

0 Frags – +

Has anyone had issued with mumble not letting you alt-tab while in TF2? It's driving me nuts and I don't know what to do.

#12

Drew

0 Frags – +

Should have submitted it as an article.

#13

atmo

0 Frags – +

tl;dr

needs headings and sections so people know what parts to skip

tl;dr

needs headings and sections so people know what parts to skip

#14

hooky

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^thanks, will work on a new version in the future

DrewShould have submitted it as an article.

How do

^thanks, will work on a new version in the future

[quote=Drew]Should have submitted it as an article.[/quote]
How do

#15

Zambler

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Should do the Audio Wizard. That's the easiest way to show someone how to get PTT / Voice Activation going.

#16

grillz

0 Frags – +

while helping out with newbie mixes last weekend, we probably spent more time getting six guys with properly configured mumble

thanks for writing up a little how-to

while helping out with newbie mixes last weekend, we probably spent more time getting six guys with properly configured mumble

thanks for writing up a little how-to

#17

hooky

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I have posted this guide on Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=118564493

Soon, I will update it with how to setup the overlay and information on the audio wizard.

I have posted this guide on Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=118564493

Soon, I will update it with how to setup the overlay and information on the audio wizard.

#18

Bonkers

0 Frags – +

You should talk a little bit about mumble overlay and customising it for your own needs.

Other than that, solid guide.

You should talk a little bit about mumble overlay and customising it for your own needs.

Other than that, solid guide.

#19

Selo

1 Frags – +

I've got quite a problem and I doubt that I will find the fix for it here, but why not try.
So basically, when I connect to a server via Mumble, I can't connect connect to any website via the internet browsers (IE, Firefox, etc.)
However, I can still be online in Steam, use Skype, play games ONLINE, but can not connect to any websites.
I simply have to restart my router to fix this, but I do not live alone just yet, and it's quite a problem which prevents me from using it.

#20

sinner

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try flushing your dns?

open command prompt and type ipconfig /flushdns and then click enter

try flushing your dns?

open command prompt and type ipconfig /flushdns and then click enter

#21

Banaynay

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thanks Hooky for all the player's such as me, getting into competitive games and having to use mumble.

#22

mattystopper

-4 Frags – +

I can't download it, any help? The installation package couldn't be opened and has to be verified to the applicator to be opened.. fuck my potato computer