The essentials
- Use normal speed to judge listening comfort.
- Use 5× playback to stress-test delivery and suppression.
- A paused tape display does not stop audio monitoring.
Two different tests
Normal-speed playback helps assess whether a configuration is comfortable to listen to. Accelerated playback exercises event handling, visual updates and alert suppression under heavier delivery. A 5× test compresses the listening session; it is not evidence that the same thresholds will suit a live session.
Keep an observation sheet
Record playback speed, source period, instrument, template, voice mode and thresholds. Note missing or unknown classifications. Compare executions shown in the tape with the sound conditions, allowing for interval limits, cooldown and speech suppression. Not every captured print is intended to produce a distinct sound.
Check the complete workflow
Test the floating controller while switching terminal panels. Change volume, move it away from the price scale and stop playback using X. Re-enable deliberately. Check template selection marks and profile scope, then open Help in another tab. Pause the tape to inspect a sample and remember that this does not pause audio.
Return to representative conditions
Before retaining a template, repeat the exercise with a representative period at normal speed. Revisit calibration after contract changes or materially different activity. A sparse historical sample can validate controls without representing the full session or current depth.
Common questions
Does Squawk place orders?
No. Squawk describes captured market activity with tones, spoken updates and alerts. Its volume and stop controls do not change orders or positions.
Where can I find the settings reference?
The Squawk Help Center documents settings, templates, monitoring, price language and automatic volume thresholds. Follow the product guide links below.
Continue with the EdgeX product guides
These guides document the controls and data behavior used in this article.
Published by EdgeX Terminal, operated by EdgeProp Trading S.R.L. Product explanations are based on the EdgeX Help Center; external references are linked beside the relevant discussion. Examples are illustrative, not actual trading results. Futures trading involves risk; this material is education, not an individual trading recommendation.
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