Driver Update from May 2023 Windows 11 is now fully supported. If you experienced issues with Windows 11 before, use the download link in this article to install the new version.
This article applies to the CAGE Gaming Headset, new version, from 2020 onward.
The appropriate version for the previous model can be found here.
Note: TAC only works with the CAGE (model from 2020) and a USB connection.
The Teufel Audio Center uses the USB sound card integrated into the CAGE. Therefore, TAC functions are only available when connected via USB. If connected via the 3.5mm jack, TAC settings cannot be used.
Contents
Installing the Teufel Audio Center (TAC)
Note: If you have installed an older version of TAC, please uninstall it along with all old CAGE drivers first.
- Download: Download the software via the link below to your computer and remember the download location. > Click here to start the download
- Connect the CAGE headset to your PC via USB.
- Start the TAC installation by double-clicking the previously saved file Teufel Audio Center for the CAGE (2020).
- The installation will start, and the setup assistant will guide you through the process.
- After installation, restart your computer to enable all functions.
Available Features
Assign Multifunction Button
The button on the CAGE can be assigned a specific function. Simply go to the "Device" tab in TAC and select the desired function from the dropdown menu. By default, light intensity is set. However, you can assign the button to the following functions:
- Light Intensity
- Play/Pause
- Game-Chat Balance
- Audio Brilliant
- Dynamic Bass
- Smart Volume
- Equalizer
- Environmental Noise Canceling
- Magic Voice
- Surround Sound
Activate Virtual Surround Sound
Equalizer
With the integrated 10-band equalizer, you can adjust the sound to your personal preferences or use one of the existing presets. Custom settings can be saved as user profiles to quickly switch between different sound profiles.
Microphone
In the Microphone menu, you can make the following settings:
Microphone Volume
- Adjust microphone volume for optimal sound
- Adjusts the microphone sensitivity.
- A higher setting makes your voice louder for your conversation partners.
Microphone Monitor Volume
- Allows you to hear your own voice and adjust the balance between left and right.
- With the monitor function, you hear your own voice directly through the headset.
- This function is often also referred to as sidetone or microphone monitoring.
- The volume slider lets you set how loud your own voice is played back.
- To turn off sidetone, set the Microphone Monitor Volume to 0.
- The balance slider lets you decide whether your voice is played more on the left or right earcup.
Note: If you hear yourself while speaking, the monitor function is active. Reduce the Microphone Monitor Volume to 0 to disable playback of your own voice.
XEAR Magic Voice
- Setting that allows you to alter your voice via the microphone
- Digitally changes the voice and can apply various voice effects.
- The setting only affects the microphone signal.
XEAR Environmental Noise Cancelling
- Filters ambient noise from the microphone signal for better speech clarity
- Can improve speech intelligibility in noisy environments.
- NOT noise cancelling for audio playback
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off sidetone or microphone monitoring?
Open the Teufel Audio Center and reduce the "Microphone Monitor Volume" setting to 0. This will stop your own voice from being played back through the headset.
Why do I hear my own voice in the headset?
If you hear your own voice through the headset, the "Microphone Monitor Volume" function is active. This outputs the microphone signal directly to the headset. Reduce the slider or set it to 0 to disable playback.
Does TAC work on Windows 11?
Yes. Since the driver update in May 2023, Windows 11 is fully supported.
Why can’t I use the TAC?
Check the following points:
- The headset is connected via USB.
- It is the CAGE model from 2020 onward.
- The current TAC version is installed.
- The computer was restarted after installation.
If connected via the 3.5mm jack, the functions of the Teufel Audio Center are not available.
I have the previous CAGE model. Can I use the Teufel Audio Center with it?
No. A different software version is required for the previous model. Information can be found in the corresponding support article.
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