Parabolic mic ghoststeps are pretty straightforward to understand once you know the key points. For best results aim within that 30m range and keep the detection cone lined up properly, walls and obstacles will mess with your readings. Update timing is crucial since the mic only refreshes every couple seconds, so quick footsteps might slip through undetected.

Something to remember here is that all nearby sounds get picked up in that cone - doors equipment or even your teammates chatting can drown out those subtle ghost steps. Youll want your team to stay quiet when scanning an area, and maybe interesting to pair it with motion sensors for better tracking. Less active ghosts naturally make fewer sounds too which doesn't help.

If youre still having trouble getting consistent readings, position yourself where you've got clear line of sight and sweep slowly, paying attention to the strength indicator. Technical quirks can sometimes cause missed detections in certain spots but that's gotten better with updates. Just remember if the ghost isn't physically moving during a hunt, you won't pick up any footsteps no matter how perfect your technique is.