Best OBS Studio Settings for STREAMING in 2024 (For Beginners)

[@CpawsMusic]

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[@Pawl_AC]

Man… I never, and I mean NEVER comment or give feed back on KZbin videos but, my guy… you were beyond helpful with this video and it made my stream super clear and smooth. I appreciate your effort to pass on the knowledge that you’ve acquired involving streaming. Nobody is forcing you to do this but yet, you’re here to help. Thanks brother 🍻

[@CpawsMusic]

You're very welcome Pawl :D If you want some more helpful streamer resources, you can check out mine here: www.cpawsmusic.com :D

[@heywheatbread]

ANOTHER BANGER VIDEO!!! Thanks for all the help!

[@CpawsMusic]

Ayyy always happy to help the homies!

[@p_DEVOTED_d]

I've been struggling with my stream for so long , your vids have helped a lot , thank-you! I looked on YT for a vid and you just made this , what great timing !

[@CpawsMusic]

Hell yeah! Glad I could help :D

[@p_DEVOTED_d]

I'm not too good with computers so it's been pretty frustrating , thankfully tho you have great content to help ❤.

[@Dee3vv]

Thank you so much. This really helped alot!! (:

[@CpawsMusic]

You're very welcome! If you want some more helpful streamer resources, you can check out mine here: www.cpawsmusic.com :D

[@EUGameTherapy]

Hi! First of all, thank you so much. I built my stream thanks to your videos and after I had to format my computer, I used your videos again. Keep up the good work! However, I still have few question comparing this video to your older video (uploaded about 10 months ago - "How to stream on Kick (For Beginners 2024)". These questions consider in-game FPS and streaming at the same time. 1. Does Bitrate affects in-game FPS? I have a really-really good ethernet upload/download speed and I used to have it on 6000 Kbps. After this video I changed it to 8000 but does this difference affect FPS? 2. In your older video, you had Keyframe Interval 1 s, but now you suggest 2 s? Does this affect FPS? 3. In your older video, you had Tuning "Ultra Low Latency" but now you suggest "High Quality". Does this affect FPS? 4. In your older video, you had Multipass Mode as "Single Pass" but now you suggest " Two passes (Quarter Resolution)". Does this affect FPS? 5. In your older video, you had Profile as "main" but now you have "high". Does this affect FPS? Now...I have tried different in-game settings, watched countless hours of videos about the best settings and I can't go any lower. My computer is not the newest but should do the job and as I said, ethernet speed is not an issue. And thanks you so much again for all these videos. These helped me a lot and I have suggested your videos on my stream to people who want to start streaming. :)

[@CpawsMusic]

That's a great question and honestly is not my main expertise, but this is my understanding of it at least: Bitrate: Direct Impact on FPS: No. Bitrate primarily affects the quality of your stream, not your in-game performance. Increasing it can improve stream quality but won't directly impact your FPS. Indirect Impact: If your CPU is struggling to encode the stream at a higher bitrate, it might indirectly impact your in-game performance. However, with a good CPU, this shouldn't be a significant issue. Keyframe Interval: Direct Impact on FPS: Minimal. This setting determines how often a keyframe is encoded, which can affect the quality of your stream, especially during fast-paced action. Indirect Impact: A longer keyframe interval can reduce the CPU load during encoding, which might slightly improve your in-game FPS, but the difference is usually negligible. Tuning: Direct Impact on FPS: Yes. Choosing a higher quality setting will increase the CPU load required for encoding, which can negatively impact your in-game FPS. Lowering the quality to "Ultra Low Latency" will reduce the CPU load and improve in-game performance. Multipass Mode: Direct Impact on FPS: Yes. Two-pass encoding produces higher quality streams but requires more CPU resources. Single-pass encoding is less demanding on the CPU, leading to better in-game performance. Profile: Direct Impact on FPS: Yes. The "high" profile offers higher quality but requires more CPU power. The "main" profile is a good balance between quality and performance. Optimizing Your Settings for In-game Performance Based on your concern for in-game FPS, consider these settings: Bitrate: Adjust as needed for desired stream quality. Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds is a good balance between quality and performance. Tuning: Ultra Low Latency for better in-game performance. Multipass Mode: Single Pass for less CPU load. Profile: Main for a good balance between quality and performance. Additional Tips: Hardware Optimization: Ensure your CPU and GPU are up to the task. Consider overclocking (if you know what you're doing) or upgrading if necessary. Game Settings: Lowering in-game graphics settings can significantly improve FPS. Background Processes: Close unnecessary applications to free up system resources. Driver Updates: Keep your graphics card and streaming software drivers up-to-date. By carefully adjusting these settings and optimizing your hardware, you should be able to achieve a good balance between streaming quality and in-game performance.

[@EUGameTherapy]

@@CpawsMusic Thanks for the reply. It did help a bit and I understand theses things much better now :) Another topic is music. You are doing some music, so maybe you could do a video about playing music on stream - how to play the easiest way (some technical tips and tricks, copyright topic and where you might get no copyright music?). I know that you did a video that how to play spotify where you talked mainly about different audio tracks.

[@CpawsMusic]

@@EUGameTherapy Thank ya! I'll definitely consider it! Thanks for the video idea :D

[@RiviterRIP]

Good video!. If I use a 1440p monitor and set output scale to 1080p does using the downscale filter tax your system more than just setting the output the same as monitor. I feel I am pushing my system at 1440p to begin with, not sure what is best for the stream side.

[@CpawsMusic]

Great question! I'm actually not 100% on that since I use 1080p monitors for everything haha

[@dirtybaker]

I use a Mac so the settings are a bit different but helpful all the same. Thank you!

[@CpawsMusic]

Glad I could help :D

[@FoxAutumnn]

Your videos have been SO helpful while I've been trying to get set up to stream for the first time. I did have one question though. My monitor is 2400 x 1600, and I was hoping to game at 2400 x 1600 as well. If I change my OBS settings to that resolution, is that going to hurt the quality at which I'll be able to stream? I'm not really tech savvy at all so if this question doesn't make sense I apologize. 😂 Thanks in advance!

[@CpawsMusic]

I don't think it should hurt it :D

[@Scruffyzebra]

Love these 🔥

[@CpawsMusic]

Ayyy happy I could help!

[@marelius87]

So should I leave Enhanced Broadcasting unchecked, or reapply it after going through all the settings?

[@CpawsMusic]

Unchecked

[@WFHSuccessByJess]

@cpawsmusic do you have any videos on how to take our long clips from twitch edit them in davinci for beginners please

[@CpawsMusic]

Not yet but I plan on it 😄

[@WFHSuccessByJess]

@@CpawsMusic thank you so much also hope I’m not asking too much but can you do a steam elements video to obs the same way you did steam labs. Just because steam elements is completely free and you don’t have to pay to use more advanced stuff.

[@CpawsMusic]

@@WFHSuccessByJess You mean like the StreamElements streaming software or just the alerts and widgets and stuff?

[@Spellileo]

Great Work, Is there a particular reason why should i not go above 8000 bitrate on twitch? BTW, waiting on that advance scene switcher tutorial 😁

[@CpawsMusic]

From what I've heard it'll just make your stream quality look like ass since twitch caps it at 8000 bitrate haha what would you like me to cover in the video specifically? 😄

[@Spellileo]

​@@CpawsMusicthere is a plugin for obs studio 'Advanced Scene Switcher' how to use it, pros and cons, will it take more resources,

[@Spellileo]

​​@@CpawsMusic there is an obs studio plugin called advanced scene switcher, a tutorial on it will be useful, how to use it, pros and cons, will it take more resources, is it good for a beginner streamer, etc.

[@Gusthaivo]

Hey. Thanks for the vid. Can yall help me? My voice sounds great for recording but not for streaming via obs. But idk where to start to fix it. Id appreciate that.

[@Gusthaivo]

Also, I use Sonar.

[@CpawsMusic]

That's really odd, I'm actually not sure on that one!

[@SkullDaKING]

Hey man video enconter amd or nvidia means gpu ? I have 4080 super its going to be better to select nvidia h264 then x264 ?

[@SkullDaKING]

And im streaming with only one pc

[@CpawsMusic]

Correct you want nvenc

[@SkullDaKING]

Thank you mate and amazing video

[@TC-sim-racing]

hey, what is the reason that you set the multi pass mode to quarter in settings, and not to the highest? I have this on highest

[@CpawsMusic]

Performance: Higher multipass settings can be very demanding on your CPU or GPU, potentially causing dropped frames or lag, especially if your hardware isn’t top-of-the-line. Resource Management: If you’re running multiple applications or streaming while gaming, a lower multipass can help ensure smoother performance overall. File Size: Lower multipass settings can result in smaller file sizes, which might be beneficial if you're limited on storage or bandwidth. Testing: If you’re testing different settings, starting with quarter can be a good way to find a balance before moving to higher settings.

[@SupaxzJP]

Would be nice to Do it for kick 2024 single pc amd gpu encoder settings, hope you have time to make this ones!

[@CpawsMusic]

Same settings just swap for and equivalent I believe 😄

[@gxdtero]

i trust this guy ! my only issue is how do i get my in game chat mic audio to work while i playing the game.. if that makes sense. im new to obs lol

[@gxdtero]

just went out and brought a new microphone. should i hook it up to my laptop or my ps5 ..

[@CpawsMusic]

Are you streaming from your PS5 or Laptop + OBS + Capture Card?

[@gxdtero]

@@CpawsMusic yes im streaming from my laptop + capture card + ps5

[@CpawsMusic]

@@gxdtero I believe that's what the elgato chat link cable accomplishes but I could be wrong!

[@jasonturley8888]

If you have a wireless handset e g I have a astro, a50 You will have to buy a second mic and put that into your laptop.

[@Demon-bh8ov]

Could you do something do amd or is it just that bad?

[@CpawsMusic]

AMD is fine too!

[@Demon-bh8ov]

@@CpawsMusic haven’t seen any amd videos could you make one?

[@CpawsMusic]

@@Demon-bh8ov same settings, just simply replace the encoder with the AMD option

[@p_DEVOTED_d]

Thanks Bro 😂🎉❤

[@CpawsMusic]

You're very welcome! If you want some more helpful streamer resources, you can check out mine here: www.cpawsmusic.com :D

[@HxmbleChris]

Could you do best settings for amd?

[@CpawsMusic]

Same settings. Different encoder

[@HxmbleChris]

@@CpawsMusicI tried that and tried to make my outpost 1920x1080p and everytime I do that I get a encoder overload and idk why because I have a ryzen 7 78003xd and rx6700xt so I’m stuck at 720p

[@CpawsMusic]

@@HxmbleChris hmm that's weird, I'd recommend contacting streamlabs support and ask what settings you should use for that specific card -they're essentially the same settings as obs

[@jbforever2017]

Will these settings help with stream delays? I've tried multiple different things, and my internet speed is good, so I'm not sure how to fix this. Any suggestions? Everything is running great and I have stream delay off. But i keep falling behind by like 5 minutes. It's bad. Im not lagging by any means the twitch circle just appears and puts me behind. Mostly at the startup of my stream. Its been incredibly frustrating for me and my viewers.

[@CpawsMusic]

There's a setting in OBS that allows you to set a stream delay so make sure that isn't on, also there's a latency setting on your twitch page settings that you can check as well, otherwise here's some more general stuff: Adjust Stream Settings: Go to your streaming software (like OBS or Streamlabs) and check your output settings. Lower the bitrate if you’re experiencing high latency; a bitrate that's too high can cause delays. Reduce Encoder Preset: In your streaming software, select a faster encoder preset. This can help reduce latency but may slightly affect video quality. Change Twitch Server: In your streaming software, check the server settings. Connecting to a different Twitch server closer to your location may reduce latency. Use Low Latency Mode: In your Twitch dashboard, go to the settings and enable "Low Latency" mode. This can help decrease the delay between your stream and viewers. Check Internet Connection: Ensure your internet connection is stable and has sufficient upload speed (at least double your stream bitrate for optimal performance). Close Background Applications: Close any unnecessary applications running on your computer that might consume bandwidth or processing power. Optimize Network Settings: Use a wired connection if possible, as it's typically more stable than Wi-Fi. Consider adjusting Quality of Service (QoS) settings on your router to prioritize your streaming traffic. Restart Equipment: Sometimes a simple restart of your streaming software, computer, or router can resolve unexpected delays. Check for Updates: Ensure your streaming software and any relevant drivers are up to date, as updates can improve performance and fix bugs.

[@jbforever2017]

@@CpawsMusic thank you so much! Going to go through all of this now!!

[@dizzy_jay9135]

I already recorded my video with obs but I just wanted the game play audio not the game and the mic how can I fix that ?

[@lloydbartolome5069]

Set your recording audio tracks in advanced system properties. Simplest way: Set your Mic to remove it from track 2. Make sure all of your other audio is set to remaining tracks. Then go to your recording settings and have choose to remove the all other tracks but leave track two on.

[@CpawsMusic]

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[@lwlrachel]

thanks a lot

[@CpawsMusic]

You are most welcome!

[@thorfransson7848]

good tips

[@CpawsMusic]

Glad you like them!

[@BruceWaynge]

For some reason my streams only have issues when playing black ops 6, i play every other game but as soon as I actually get into a game on bo6, my stream starts freezing and stuttering and even screen tearing, no other game does this I have no idea why

[@CpawsMusic]

I'd recommend messing with some in-game graphics settings inside blops

[@RuthIess_]

thx bro

[@CpawsMusic]

Any time!

[@OnyxfearX_X]

@Cpaws - My problem is that I stream from PS5 to Laptop & I am super laggy it's very frustrating.

[@CpawsMusic]

Are you using a capture card or remote play?

[@OBᲽ]

Boy I wish I could use OBS

[@CpawsMusic]

How come you can't?

[@CreamGangOnTopCGOT]

Yo what happend to ur old room

[@CpawsMusic]

I moved to a different state 😄 Still got the old studio but currently living somewhere else at the moment so I gotta re-decorate haha

[@gesavenpillay1331]

So I added filters like noise suppression to my mic, and tried out noise gate, so my mic doesn't pick up my keyboard or mouse. However it does pick it up ONLY while I'm talking, does anyone know what I should do or how to stop it?

[@CpawsMusic]

Usually the filters can only do so much if it's really bad, you'll want to explore getting a less sensitive mic, moving the mic further from the keyboard, or getting a less noisy keyboard if it's too annoying for you

[@dailyshortyt1]

I've done the same things, my internet and system are great, but it still gets blurry whenever I move in every game."

[@CpawsMusic]

Are you rescaling your output by chance?

[@dailyshortyt1]

@@CpawsMusic no man its disable

[@JJc00lboy28]

W

[@CpawsMusic]

Ayyy