When playing Halo reach multiplayer can the other team hear you when you chat?

[JJG]

I know it's a noob question, but I was curious. Do you need to press something like dpad so only your team can hear you during the game or is it automatic? Can you also leave your microphone on all the time if you are
not talking ? Thanks

 

[redjarman]

You don't need to press anything to talk. Your mic only "turns on" when you makes sound loud enough to pick it up. You'll know if your mic is picking up noise when you see a little icon on the bottom of your screen light up.
And the enemy team can hear you using "proximity voice". That means if you are near them, they can hear you, but if you are like across the map or something they won't. It's pretty much like hearing people talk around you in real life.
BUT, if you are in Xbox Live Party Chat, only the people in your party will hear you, so you won't have to worry about it.

 

[Chi Town Represent]

Naw, that would be bad if the other team can hear what youre saying. Team chat wouldnt be needed as others can counter attack your plans. And yes you can leave your microphone on, but you will always hear them unless you mute them. They will hear you also unless you put mute kn your mic. Have fun

 

[Sarah]

If you are in a party with your friends, then no. If you aren't in a party, then they can depending on your proximity to them. AKA if your close they can hear you. It's actually a useful tool to know if the other team is close to you.