As you know, most recording software only supports one Push-To-Talk key, so when recording missions with TFAR , you will have the problem that short/long range/underwater/alternate channel keys go unnoticed. You don't want to record everything, though, since you're kids are noisy in the background or you don't want to record you cursing at the game
So the idea is to use AutoHotKey.
The installer for AutoHotKey can be downloaded here. Just install it andfollow the instructions.
Next, you set up your recording software to always record (no Push To Talk).
Finally, you need a script that automatically opens or closes your mic. For that, you need to install the Vista Audio Control Library. Unfortunately, the link to the download is broken. I'll add the version I have to this post (AutoHotKey.7z). Just unpack to you My Documents, i.e. c:\Users\<you>\Documents\
Finally, you will need the actual script (also added).
The script is predefined with my own keys. Customization is easy:
The script is basically four blocks, looking like this:
This watches the key 'y' and once it goes down (~ in front denotes key down, otherwise, it waits until the key comes up again), unmutes the mic, and when it goes up again, it mutes the mic again... change the existing blocks, or add new ones depending on your needs. Key names can be found here.
You need to add your key in two places, after the ~, and after the KeyWait,
This would for example make the CTRL+Home key work as a PTT key:
Note that a ^ in front means CTRL. The link with the key names above also lists these modifiers.
Any questions, just ask
So the idea is to use AutoHotKey.
The installer for AutoHotKey can be downloaded here. Just install it andfollow the instructions.
Next, you set up your recording software to always record (no Push To Talk).
Finally, you need a script that automatically opens or closes your mic. For that, you need to install the Vista Audio Control Library. Unfortunately, the link to the download is broken. I'll add the version I have to this post (AutoHotKey.7z). Just unpack to you My Documents, i.e. c:\Users\<you>\Documents\
Finally, you will need the actual script (also added).
The script is predefined with my own keys. Customization is easy:
The script is basically four blocks, looking like this:
Code:
~y:: ;Change this for the button you want to use
  VA_SetMasterMute(false, "capture")
  KeyWait, y
  VA_SetMasterMute(true, "capture")
  Return
This watches the key 'y' and once it goes down (~ in front denotes key down, otherwise, it waits until the key comes up again), unmutes the mic, and when it goes up again, it mutes the mic again... change the existing blocks, or add new ones depending on your needs. Key names can be found here.
You need to add your key in two places, after the ~, and after the KeyWait,
This would for example make the CTRL+Home key work as a PTT key:
Code:
~^Home:: ;Change this for the button you want to use
  VA_SetMasterMute(false, "capture")
  KeyWait, Home
  VA_SetMasterMute(true, "capture")
  Return
Note that a ^ in front means CTRL. The link with the key names above also lists these modifiers.
Any questions, just ask