Adjusting Cockpit Callout Volume During Landing

First and foremost, I totally understand your concern. Being able to hear your altitude callouts clearly is vital, especially during those critical phases of flight, such as landing. Let's troubleshoot this issue together.

• External Software Interference: Sometimes, other software can adjust or interfere with your simulator's volume. Before diving into the simulator settings, ensure that no other application is altering or suppressing the simulator's sound output.
• Audio Mixing in Your Operating System: Windows, for instance, has individual volume sliders for each running application. Ensure that:
  • Right-click on the speaker icon in your system tray.
  • Select 'Open Volume Mixer'.
  • Ensure the slider for MSFS 2020 is set to maximum.
• MSFS 2020 Audio Settings: While you mentioned that your sound sliders in MSFS are set to 100%, it's still good to double-check some specifics:
  • Main Volume: This should be at 100% as you mentioned.
  • ATC Volume: This can influence the volume of ATC communications, including your altitude callouts. Ensure this is set appropriately.
  • Cockpit Sound: Adjust this to see if it influences the callout volume.
• Aircraft-Specific Volume Settings: Certain aircraft may have their own audio settings or quirks within the simulator. Check the aircraft's manual or control panel for any audio-related options.
• Third-party Add-ons or Mods: If you're using any third-party aircraft or sound mods, they could potentially interfere with the default sound settings. It might be worth temporarily disabling them to identify if they're the cause of the issue.
• Driver & Hardware Check: Occasionally, outdated or conflicting audio drivers can cause anomalies.
  • Make sure your audio drivers are updated.
  • Try using a different set of headphones or speakers to rule out hardware issues.
• Feedback & Support: If you've tried all the above and the issue persists, consider reaching out to the official MSFS Support Forums. Often, other simmers might have faced similar issues and can offer solutions.

In the meantime, if you could provide a bit more information, such as the specific aircraft you're flying, any add-ons you're using, or any other sound-related settings you've tweaked, I'd be happy to delve deeper into this.

Safe landings and hoping your next approach has clearer callouts!