10 Easy Steps to Listen to Recordings on OBS Studio

Have you ever wanted to record your audio and listen back to it later? With OBS Studio, you can easily record your audio and save it to a file. This can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as creating podcasts, recording music, or giving presentations.

In this article, we’ll show you how to record audio in OBS Studio and then listen back to it. We’ll also provide some tips on how to get the best possible sound quality.

To record audio in OBS Studio, you’ll first need to add an audio source to your scene. You can do this by clicking on the “+” button in the Sources panel and selecting “Audio Input Capture.” In the Audio Input Capture settings, you can select the audio device that you want to record from. You can also adjust the volume and other settings.

Once you’ve added an audio source, you can start recording by clicking on the “Start Recording” button in the Controls panel. OBS Studio will start recording the audio from the selected audio source. You can stop recording by clicking on the “Stop Recording” button. The recorded audio will be saved to a file on your computer.

Accessing the Audio Monitor

To access the audio monitor in OBS Studio, follow these steps:

1. Open the Audio Mixer: In the OBS Studio interface, click on the "Audio Mixer" tab located at the bottom of the main window.

2. Locate the "Monitor" Button: Within the Audio Mixer, you will see a section labeled "Monitoring" in the top-right corner. Click on the "Monitor" button next to the "Output" dropdown menu.

3. Enable Monitoring for Specific Sources: After clicking on the "Monitor" button, a dropdown menu will appear. This menu lists all of the audio sources that are currently being used in your scene. Select the checkboxes next to the sources that you want to monitor.

4. Adjust the Monitoring Levels: Adjust the slider bars in the "Monitoring" section to set the appropriate audio levels for each monitored source. This will allow you to adjust the volume and balance of the audio tracks before they are sent to your output device.

Using VLC Media Player to Listen to Recordings

VLC Media Player is a free and open-source media player that can play a wide variety of audio and video formats. It can also be used to listen to recordings on OBS Studio.

To listen to a recording on OBS Studio using VLC Media Player, follow these steps:

1. Open VLC Media Player.
2. Click on the “File” menu and select “Open File.”
3. Navigate to the folder where the recording is saved.
4. Select the recording and click on the “Open” button.
5. VLC Media Player will start playing the recording. You can use the playback controls to adjust the volume, pause, or stop the recording.

Customizing VLC to suit your needs

VLC Media Player has a wide range of customization options that allow you to tailor the player to your specific needs. For example, you can change the skin of the player, add or remove plugins, and create custom keyboard shortcuts.

To customize VLC Media Player, click on the “Tools” menu and select “Preferences.” The Preferences window will appear. You can then use the various tabs in the window to customize the player.

Here is a table with some of the most common customization options:

Option	Description
Skin	Changes the appearance of the player.
Plugins	Adds or removes functionality to the player.
Keyboard shortcuts	Allows you to create custom keyboard shortcuts for various actions.

Configuring Audio Output Settings

Configure your audio output settings to determine how audio from OBS Studio will be played back on your computer or audio devices. Follow these steps:

1. Open Audio Settings Menu

In OBS Studio, click on the “Settings” menu and select “Audio” from the left sidebar.

2. Set Default Audio Device

Under “General”, select the default audio device you want to output audio to, such as headphones or speakers.

3. Adjust Output Volume

Set the “Output Volume” slider to control the overall volume of the audio playback.

4. Enable Monitoring

Enable “Monitor Output” to hear the audio coming from OBS Studio while it’s being recorded or streamed.

5. Configure Audio Monitoring Device

Select the audio device you want to use for monitoring under “Monitoring Device”.

6. Set Monitoring Delay

Adjust the “Monitoring Delay” slider to compensate for any audio latency between your computer and audio devices. This helps to ensure that audio is played back in sync with the video you’re recording or streaming.

Monitoring Delay	Explanation
0	No delay
Positive value	Delays monitoring audio
Negative value	Advances monitoring audio

Troubleshooting Common Audio Issues

Despite following the steps outlined above, you may encounter common audio issues while using OBS Studio. Here’s how to diagnose and resolve them:

Audio Not Recording

Check if the correct audio device is selected in the OBS Studio settings. Verify that the microphone or other audio input device is connected properly and is enabled in your system settings.

Audio Quality Issues

Ensure that your microphone or audio interface is configured correctly. Adjust the audio levels in OBS Studio and your system settings to optimize the sound quality.

Audio Delay or Sync Problems

Adjust the audio sync settings in OBS Studio by setting the offset to correct any delays or synchronization issues.

Audio Stuttering or Choppiness

Check if your computer is experiencing performance issues that may affect audio quality. Adjust the bitrate and recording settings in OBS Studio to optimize performance.

Audio Distortion

Verify that your audio levels are not too high, causing distortion. Ensure that the microphone or other audio input device is working properly and is not clipping the signal.

Audio Feedback

Disable the “Monitor Audio” option in OBS Studio to eliminate feedback if your audio output device is too close to your microphone or other audio input source.

No Desktop Audio Capture

Check if OBS Studio has permission to capture desktop audio in your system settings. Ensure that the “Desktop Audio” source is added and enabled in the OBS Studio audio settings.

Sharing Recordings with Others

To share your OBS Studio recordings with others, you have several options:

1. Saving on Local Drive

   Recordings can be saved on your local drive in MP4 format. To do this, set the recording format to MP4 in the OBS Studio settings and specify the output file path.

2. Sharing via File Hosting Services

   You can upload your recordings to file hosting services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. This allows you to share a link with others who can download and view the recording.

3. Streaming to Twitch or YouTube

   If you have a Twitch or YouTube channel, you can stream your recordings directly to your followers. This is a convenient way to share your gameplay or other content with a wider audience.

4. Creating a Video Sharing Website

   With services like Wix or WordPress, you can create a dedicated video sharing website to host and showcase your OBS Studio recordings. This gives you more control over the presentation and accessibility of your videos.

5. Using a Dedicated Video Platform

   Dedicated video platforms like Vimeo or Dailymotion allow you to upload and share your recordings with customizable privacy settings and audience reach.

6. Generating a Download Link

   You can use OBS Studio’s “Generate Download Link” feature to create a direct download link for your recordings. This link can be shared with others who can access and download the recording without needing to visit an external website.

7. Storing on Cloud Services

   Cloud storage services like Amazon S3 or Microsoft Azure provide secure and scalable storage for your recordings. You can upload them to the cloud and share them with others via links or through integrated access control features.

8. Embedding in Websites

   Once uploaded to video hosting services, you can embed your recordings on your website or blog. This allows visitors to watch the recordings directly without leaving the page.

9. Using Social Media

   Share your recordings on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. However, be aware of potential restrictions on video file sizes and upload limits imposed by these platforms.

How to Listen to Recordings on OBS Studio

OBS Studio is a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It allows users to capture video and audio from their computer screen, webcam, and microphone. OBS Studio also has the ability to record audio-only files. If you want to listen to a recording that you’ve made with OBS Studio, here’s how to do it:

1. Open OBS Studio and click on the “File” menu.
2. Select “Open Recent” and then select the recording that you want to listen to.
3. The recording will open in the OBS Studio preview window.
4. Click on the “Play” button to start listening to the recording.
5. You can use the controls at the bottom of the preview window to pause, stop, or rewind the recording.

People Also Ask

How do I record audio only with OBS Studio?

To record audio only with OBS Studio, follow these steps:

1. Open OBS Studio and click on the “Settings” menu.
2. In the “Settings” window, select the “Audio” tab.
3. Under the “Recording” section, select the “Audio Output Mode” to “Advanced”.
4. In the “Advanced Audio Properties” window, select the “Device” for your microphone.
5. Click on the “OK” button to save your changes.
6. Click on the “Start Recording” button to start recording audio only.

Where are OBS Studio recordings saved?

OBS Studio recordings are saved in the following location by default:

%userprofile%\Videos\OBS Studio

You can change the default recording location in the “Settings” window.

How do I edit OBS Studio recordings?

You can edit OBS Studio recordings using any video editing software. Some popular video editing software programs include:

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro
• Sony Vegas Pro
• iMovie
• Windows Movie Maker

Once you’ve edited your recording, you can export it to a video file format such as MP4 or MOV.