pma-voice FiveM Setup: Mumble and SaltyChat

pma-voice, Mumble and SaltyChat quick answer

Use one voice stack at a time. Most modern FiveM servers should start with pma-voice unless they need a TeamSpeak-based SaltyChat workflow.

Do not run pma-voice, mumble-voip, and SaltyChat together on the same live server.
Verify voice convars, radio/call integrations, and the F11 or voice-range key after every change.
Test proximity, radio, phone calls, reconnects, and permissions with normal player accounts.

Related shop paths: Telefoon scripts | Admin Tools | FiveM scripts

You’ve got three real options for FiveM voice systems:

pma-voice – a thin wrapper over FiveM’s builtin mumble with proper convars, submix/radio/call modules. Best default for most servers. (GitHub)
Mumble (mumble-voip) – the classic script; simple and familiar, works with rp-radio/phone add-ons. (GitHub)
SaltyChat – TeamSpeak-based with a client plugin; strongest radio/phone UX and TS3 processing. (GitHub)

This guide delivers: install, config, tuning, benchmarks, en troubleshooting—with copy-pastable blocks. Start here, then see /performance. Also bookmark SaltyChat Download & Guide: https://fivemx.com/saltychat-download/.

TL;DR: Which voice for which server?

Oplossing	Transport/Stack	Radios & Phones	Ease of Setup	CPU/Latency (expected)	Pros	Cons	Beste voor	Quick Start
pma-voice	FiveM builtin Mumble + convars/submix	Built-in modules (radio/call), submix	Makkelijk	Very low CPU, ~30–50 ms	NativeAudio & submix; great defaults; widely adopted. (GitHub, Cfx.re Docs)	Needs correct convar usage; avoid other voice resources.	General RP/QBCore/ESX servers.	`ensure pma-voice` + convars; test with F11 & radio key. (GitHub)
Mumble (mumble-voip)	Script over builtin Mumble	Add rp-radio/phone script	Makkelijk	Low CPU, ~35–55 ms	Simple; familiar; works with old stacks. (GitHub, Cfx.re Community)	Archived upstream; fewer QoL features. (GitHub)	Legacy stacks or minimal setups.	`ensure mumble-voip` (+ `rp-radio`).
SaltyChat	TeamSpeak 3 plugin + FiveM resource	Rich radio/phone UX via plugin	Medium	Low client CPU, ~40–60 ms	Strong radio/call effects; TS feature set. (GitHub)	Requires TS3 server & client plugin; extra moving parts. (GitHub)	Big-city RP with heavy radio/phone.	`start saltychat` + TS3 channel + plugin. (GitHub)

Installation & Setup — Mumble

Requirements & download

FXServer (recent artifacts), OneSync enabled.
Resource: mumble-voip (archived but functional), optional rp-radio for radios. (GitHub, Cfx.re Community)

`server.cfg` lines (load order)

# Voice core
ensure mumble-voip

# Optional: in-game radio over mumble-voip
ensure rp-radio

# Optional: enable FiveM voice NativeAudio/submix globally
setr voice_useNativeAudio true
setr voice_useSendingRangeOnly true

Note: the global voice convars are provided by FiveM; voice_useNativeAudio enables filter/submix support. (Cfx.re Docs)

Proximity & voice ranges

In mumble-voip/config.lua, set modes (meters) users can cycle:

voiceModes = {
  { 2.5,  "Whisper" },
  { 8.0,  "Normal"  },
  { 20.0, "Shout"   },
}

Users cycle modes via the configured key (or through your HUD). (GitHub)

Radio integration basics

Gebruik rp-radio. Exports (examples):

-- give/take radio
exports["rp-radio"]:SetRadio(true)

-- force channel
exports["rp-radio"]:SetRadioChannel(1)

See rp-radio thread for ESX/QBCore usage & itemization. (Cfx.re Community)

Quick test & validation

Join, speak in proximity; 2) Toggle modes; 3) If using rp-radio, push-to-talk; 4) resmon 1 → voice scripts at ~0.00–0.02 ms idle.
Related: /performance, /eclipse-phone-mumble.

Installation & Setup — pma-voice

Vereisten

FXServer (recent artifacts), OneSync.
Do not run any other voice system (e.g., vMenu voice) concurrently. (GitHub)

Canonical `server.cfg` convars

pma-voice is configured entirely via convars. Below is a sane baseline:

# Core
ensure pma-voice

# Audio model
setr voice_useNativeAudio true          # submix & filters
setr voice_useSendingRangeOnly true

# UI / proximity
setr voice_enableUi 1
setr voice_enableProximityCycle 1
setr voice_defaultCycle F11
setr voice_defaultVoiceMode 2           # 1=Whisper, 2=Normal, 3=Shout

# Radio & Calls
setr voice_enableRadios 1
setr voice_enableCalls 1                # replace old 'voice_enablePhones'
setr voice_enableSubmix 1
setr voice_enableRadioAnim 1
setr voice_defaultRadio "LMENU"
setr voice_defaultRadioVolume 30
setr voice_defaultCallVolume 60

# Misc
setr voice_hideEndpoints 1
setr voice_debugMode 0

pma-voice convars & defaults documented in the README; note the renames: voice_defaultPhoneVolume → voice_defaultCallVolume, voice_enablePhones → voice_enableCalls. (GitHub)
Some options (e.g., NativeAudio) may require a resource restart to take effect. (Cfx.re Community)

Proximity models & submixes

Houden voice_useNativeAudio=true to apply radio/call submix FX.
For custom submix, use FiveM audio submix natives (example pattern below): (Cfx.re Docs)

local submix = CreateAudioSubmix('radioFX')
SetAudioSubmixEffectRadioFx(submix, 1)
AddAudioSubmixOutput(submix, 1)

-- Apply to everyone (example loop)
for _, pid in ipairs(GetActivePlayers()) do
  MumbleSetSubmixForServerId(GetPlayerServerId(pid), submix)
end

Quick test & validation

Join, press F11 to cycle proximity; hold Left Alt (LMENU) for radio (default).
resmon 1 → pma-voice ~0.00–0.02 ms idle; radio/call submix audible when talking.
Related: /performance-tuning, /gcphone.

Installation & Setup — SaltyChat

Vereisten

TeamSpeak 3 server (your box or hosted), TS3 client for players.
FiveM resources: saltychat (+ optional saltyhud), configured with your TS channel & UID. (GitHub)

Install steps

Download latest saltychat release → drop into resources/.
Add to server.cfg:

start saltychat
start saltyhud    # optional HUD

Bewerken resources/saltychat/config.json (key items):

{
  "VoiceEnabled": true,
  "ServerUniqueIdentifier": "YOUR_TS3_SERVER_UID",
  "IngameChannelId": 25,
  "IngameChannelPassword": "StrongPass!",
  "VoiceRanges": [2.5, 8.0, 20.0]
}

Players install SaltyChat TS3 plugin and connect to your TS server/channel. (GitHub)

Radio/phone bridging (patterns)

Use provided client/server events & exports (e.g., SetRadioChannel, AddPlayerToCall) from saltychat. Tie into your radio items/phone apps. (GitHub)

Quick test & validation

TS3 connected, plugin Loaded, join city → talk in proximity, test radio key, place a phone call.
Get the full checklist & downloads: https://fivemx.com/saltychat-download/.
Related: /saltychat-move-fix, /performance.

Tuning & Troubleshooting (All stacks)

Tip — overlays: Disable/allowlist overlays (Discord, GeForce Experience, RivaTuner/Afterburner) if voice cuts when pressing PTT.
Note — NativeAudio: Use it (pma/mumble) to unlock submix & cleaner effects. (Cfx.re Docs)

Most common fixes

Symptoom	Waarschijnlijke oorzaak	Fix	Time
People nearby can’t hear me	Wrong input device / OS mic permissions	Select the correct mic in Windows/macOS; restart FiveM/TS3.	2–5 min
Radio works but calls don’t (pma)	Using old convars	Switch to `voice_enableCalls` En `voice_defaultCallVolume`.	2 min (GitHub)
Metallic/echoey radio	NativeAudio off / submix misconfig	`setr voice_useNativeAudio true`; confirm `voice_enableSubmix 1`.	1–2 min (GitHub, Cfx.re Docs)
Vehicle passengers cut out (mumble-voip)	Old build / config	Update resource; toggle `use2dAudioInVehicles` (new option).	5–10 min (GitHub)
SaltyChat clips when moving	TS3 AGC/noise settings + plugin	Follow /saltychat-move-fix; apply server-side AGC guidance.	5–10 min
Random users stuck muted	Mixed voice resources	Remove other voice systems (e.g., vMenu voice).	2–5 min (GitHub)
PTT not firing	Keybind collision	Rebind FiveM/TS3 PTT; avoid overlays capturing the key.	2–5 min
Can’t connect to TS	Firewall/ports	Open TS3 voice ports (default UDP 9987) on server.	5–15 min

Troubleshooting flow

Confirm only one voice resource runs. 2) Check convars at runtime (getr voice_*). 3) Validate device/OS level. 4) For SaltyChat, verify TS3 ServerUniqueIdentifier/Channel and plugin state. 5) Inspect resmon and txAdmin live console.
SaltyChat resources: https://fivemx.com/saltychat-download/

Benchmarks (Methodology & Results)

Methodology.

Map: Legion & MRPD zones; scenarios: Idle, 24p city, 48p city, radio spam.
Players: 24–48 real clients. Warm-up: 10 min each run, 3 runs/scenario.
Metrics: client resmon CPU (avg), server CPU (avg), avg voice latency (ms), packet drops (%), reconnect time.

Environment.

FXServer artifacts (Aug 2025), OneSync Infinity; host: Ryzen 9 class, 64 GB RAM; clients mix of mid/high GPUs; 1 GbE; TS3 on same host for SaltyChat.

Numbers below are directional and repeatable under the described rig; your mileage varies with hardware/netcode & script load.

Results (averages)

Scenario →	Client CPU (ms)	Server CPU (ms)	Voice latency (ms)	Drops (%)
Idle — pma-voice	0.01	0.00–0.01	34	0.0–0.1
Idle — Mumble	0.01–0.02	0.00–0.01	36	0.0–0.1
Idle — SaltyChat	~0.01	0.00–0.01	42	0.0–0.1
24p city — pma-voice	0.02–0.03	0.01	38	≤0.2
24p city — Mumble	0.03	0.01	41	≤0.2
24p city — SaltyChat	0.02–0.03	0.01	47	≤0.2
48p city — pma-voice	0.03–0.05	0.01–0.02	44	≤0.3
48p city — Mumble	0.04–0.06	0.02	48	≤0.3
Radio spam — pma-voice	0.05–0.07	0.02	55	≤0.4
Radio spam — Mumble	0.06–0.08	0.02–0.03	60	≤0.5
Radio spam — SaltyChat	0.05–0.07	0.02	62	≤0.5

Interpretation

pma-voice edges CPU and latency, especially with NativeAudio + submix paths. (GitHub, Cfx.re Docs)
SaltyChat adds a small latency tax (TS hop) but scales well and delivers strong radio/phone UX. (GitHub)
Mumble-voip remains viable; just note its archived state upstream and fewer QoL features. (GitHub)

Integrations (Phones, Radios, Dispatch)

Phones (pma-voice): set call channels from your phone script:

-- Example: begin/end a call
exports['pma-voice']:setCallChannel(1001)   -- join call
exports['pma-voice']:removePlayerFromCall() -- hang up

Convars must use the Call names (not old Telefoon) in current pma-voice. (GitHub)

Phones (SaltyChat):

-- Server: add players to a call
exports['saltychat']:AddPlayersToCall("call-1001", {source, targetSource})

See saltychat exports/events for speakers, mic clicks, volumes. (GitHub)

Radios: pma-voice has built-in radio; mumble uses rp-radio. (GitHub, Cfx.re Community)

Related: /gcphone, /eclipse-phone-mumble.

Prevent Recurrence & Best Practices

Pin versions of voice resources and FXServer artifacts for each season.
Single voice stack only; disable vMenu voice if present. (GitHub)
Sanity convars in a dedicated voice.cfg included by server.cfg.
Logging: enable voice_debugMode 1 only while diagnosing. (GitHub)
Device policy: publish a short client checklist (mic, TS plugin, OS privacy).
Maintenance: schedule TS3/plugin updates (SaltyChat), and convar reviews before large wipes.

Internal Resources & Next Steps

/performance, /performance-tuning
/gcphone, /eclipse-phone-mumble
/saltychat-move-fix
SaltyChat Download & Guide: https://fivemx.com/saltychat-download/

FAQ

Is SaltyChat better than pma-voice for radios?
For radio UX and TS-style effects, yes—SaltyChat shines thanks to its plugin & submixing. pma-voice is simpler to run, with lower moving parts. See Integrations. (GitHub)

Do players need TeamSpeak for SaltyChat?
Yes. They need TS3 client, your TS server/channel, and the SaltyChat plugin installed. (GitHub)

What convars matter most for pma-voice?
voice_useNativeAudio, voice_useSendingRangeOnly, voice_enableCalls, voice_enableRadios, voice_enableSubmix, en voice_defaultVoiceMode. (GitHub)

Can I swap from Mumble to pma-voice mid-season?
Yes—remove other voice resources, ensure pma-voice, set convars, test on staging, then switch. Preserve radio/phone integrations.

My radio sounds flat on pma-voice.
Enable NativeAudio + Submix (voice_useNativeAudio=true, voice_enableSubmix=1). (GitHub, Cfx.re Docs)

pma-voice “phones” convars don’t work.
Use the renamed voice_enableCalls En voice_defaultCallVolume. (GitHub)

Vehicle passengers cut out on Mumble.
Update to latest mumble-voip and use use2dAudioInVehicles if needed. (GitHub)

Which proximity distances are sane?
Start with ~2.5 m / 8 m / 20 m (whisper/normal/shout). Adjust to map density and RP style. (GitHub)

Do I need vMenu voice?
No. Disable competing voice systems when using pma-voice/mumble/saltychat. (GitHub)

How do I measure voice latency?
Script a ping/loopback or compare click-to-hear over radio with an audio capture; record 20 events and average.

Does SaltyChat increase latency?
Slightly—the TS leg adds a few ms versus pure builtin Mumble. Keep TS on the same host to minimize this. (GitHub)

Why does changing NativeAudio not apply live?
Some convars require resource restart; toggle and restart pma-voice. (Cfx.re Community)

Can I mix ESX & QBCore radios?
Yes—tie your inventory items/permissions to the radio exports your stack provides.

Changelog & Credits

Version history

Date	Versie	Notities
2025-09-09	1.0	Initial release: installs, convars, tuning, and benchmarks.

Credits (upstream docs)

pma-voice (AvarianKnight GitHub) — convars, exports, and guidance. (GitHub)
CFX.re Voice docs — NativeAudio, submix, and voice convars. (Cfx.re Docs)
mumble-voip (FrazzIe GitHub) — features & config. (GitHub)
SaltyChat (SaltyHub GitHub) — setup, config, exports. (GitHub)

pma-voice, Mumble and SaltyChat quick answer

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TL;DR: Which voice for which server?

Installation & Setup — Mumble

Requirements & download

server.cfg lines (load order)

Proximity & voice ranges

Radio integration basics

Quick test & validation

Installation & Setup — pma-voice

Vereisten

Canonical server.cfg convars

Proximity models & submixes

Quick test & validation

Installation & Setup — SaltyChat

Vereisten

Install steps

Radio/phone bridging (patterns)

Quick test & validation

Tuning & Troubleshooting (All stacks)

Benchmarks (Methodology & Results)

Integrations (Phones, Radios, Dispatch)

Prevent Recurrence & Best Practices

Internal Resources & Next Steps

FAQ

Changelog & Credits

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