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How to Adjust the Audio Settings on Nintendo Switch 2

How to adjust the audio settings on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, including audio output and audio input.

Complete these steps

  1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.

  2. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and select Audio.

  3. The following options are available:

Audio Output

  • Audio Output Source: This can be set to Automatic or System Speakers

  • TV Sound : This can be set to Automatic, Stereo, or Linear PCM 5.1 Surround

  • System Virtual Surround: This can be toggled on or off

  • Headphone Virtual Surround: This can be toggled on or off

  • Mute When Headphones Disconnect: This can be toggled on or off

  • Lower Max Headphone Volume: This can be toggled on or off

  • Test Output: A menu to test your audio output device

Audio Input

  • Input Microphone: This can be set to Automatic or System Microphone

  • Microphone Noise Suppression: This can be toggled on or off

  • Microphone Input Volume: This can be adjusted for your input device's volume level

  • Test Microphone: A menu to test your microphone by recording input then playing the audio back