Voice cues have a “fire on number” option and a “fire on beep” option, but they seem the same. What is the difference?
With both options, the number precedes the shot by the same amount of time. The thinking is that you need the same reaction time to press the button whether there is a beep or not. Some people like the beep as a reconfirmation, whereas others argue that it causes people to fire accidentally in fast sections. So we created both options. The difference in preference is most significant in fast firing sections where there is not enough time to articulate the numbers. In such sequences, both patterns of voice cue articulation have to replace numbers with beeps to accommodate the pace. The “with beeps” option has to prepare you for the replacement by uttering “sequence!” on the onset so you know not to expect numbers, whereas the “numbers only” option can do the replacement without prior declaration on the expectation that you will always fire on the next utterance, whether it is a number or a beep. The “numbers only” option can also accommodate faster sequences without requiring replacemen
