How to do livestreaming for musicians using OBS BEST AUDIO OPTION!

[@LynzCrichton]

Thanks so much for watching! If you have got any more great tips on how to livestream for musicians, comment below and help your fellow musician! There are 100 ways to do this right 🤩

[@RomelP]

Hello Lynz, nice video. Thank you for sharing. I have a question though. If I use a laptop with OBS and an audio interface connected to it, can I use my iPhone as video source?

[@LynzCrichton]

@@RomelP Yes you can my friend! Check this out 👉 obs.camera/docs/getting-started/ios-camera-plugin-usb/ I haven't used it yet.... but seems simple enough. Wanna let me know if it works for you?

[@RomelP]

@@LynzCrichton thanks. I'll let you know if it works when I try it.

[@charnelveil669]

My newly found friend!!! Thank you!!!

[@LynzCrichton]

@@charnelveil669 Hee hee! High fives musical friend! 🙌🏻

[@JeffDaytonMusic]

You're a delightful teacher : wonderful info, even for someone who's been on FB Live for almost 150 episodes but doing it the "old fashioned" way via FB's live settings with no OBS. About time you pulled me into the future! Who knows, maybe I'll even acquiesce and start using my phone to read QR code menus ;) Cheers from Nashville.

[@LynzCrichton]

Awwww yayyyy!! I’m SO pleased you found this useful! I still refer back to it even now 😜🔥🎶 If you have any further questions, just hit me up xx

[@jstelwood]

Thank you lady Lynz for your help. Great Video.

[@LynzCrichton]

Yayyy! So pleased it helped! 🙌🏻

[@jstelwood]

thank you lady Lynz

[@deluuge2209]

Thanks heaps for this ❤ I have been looking for this exact video for ages thanks so much Lynz !!!

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhh you’re so welcome 🥰 I’m so pleased it helped! 🙌🏻🎶

[@angelofgroove7409]

These are some awesome tips, - Subscribed based on this video alone :)

[@LynzCrichton]

Yayyy! So glad the video has helped, and thanks for the sub! 🙌🏻😎

[@Remingtonmae]

I LOVE YOU!!! I absolutely LOVE you!!! I have been searching for a simple video to help with this forever. Your video takes away my utter stress and frustration because you are simply lovely and positive and made this so painless and easy!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! Love from Alaska!

[@LynzCrichton]

Oh my gahhhhhh this is the best reply ever!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks so much Rhoda - so glad this video helped!! 🙌🏻

[@nitinbhatt2460]

You are awesome, Lynz. You are good at explaining things. Cheers

[@LynzCrichton]

Bless you! Thanks so much ❤

[@jamiemorgan9853]

Thank you so much!! This was such a great video and easy to follow!!

[@LynzCrichton]

Good luck on your next livestream! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! 🙌🏻❤️

[@menvicstudio]

You are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing!

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhhhh bless you!! Hope the video helps and you can get live-streaming ASAP! X

[@elvisdownundersergeperrin9473]

Thank You Thank you , You real gem , I am a singer at 73 with a god gifted Elvis voice , I now can give it a go live , I am going to send you a track off my album done at home , Thank you again

[@elvisdownundersergeperrin9473]

Sorry not able to , See me on you tube as Elvis Downunder Serge Perrin, Maybe

[@LynzCrichton]

Awwww bless you! I’m so pleased for you that this video managed to get you online and sharing your talents!!! 🙌🏻😎

[@simonandthelyricalpoets]

An excellent video, and very useful information - liked and subscribed, all the best, Simon

[@LynzCrichton]

Thanks so much!! ❤️🙌🏻💥🎶

[@My2Drumsticks]

You’re killing me, I love this, I want to give you a giant bear hug, thank you thank you thank you for not just explaining but teaching.

[@LynzCrichton]

Hee hee! You’re so welcome! I’m so pleased it helped! Us musicians gotta stick together thru these times 👌🏻🙌🏻🌟

[@JoseMichtka]

Hi Linz. Thank you very much for your great video. I have a question, I would like to make stream via OBS, but using reverb effects from my Logic program. Is that possible ? Thank you.

[@LynzCrichton]

Yes! It’s totally possible - you can download another free piece of software called BlackHole (from existential audio) and route that via Logic to OBS. You’ll get your DAW effects then on your stream! 🙌🏻

[@petermoonband7181]

Great video - thanks LYNZ!

[@LynzCrichton]

You’re so welcome! 🙌🏻🎶👊

[@petermoonband7181]

@@LynzCrichton have you looked at the "streamlabs" version of obs? i have been trying to decide which version to use to start live streaming. I've figured out how to get my studio control room / piano / guitar and cubase daw integrated into either version. i haven't yet gone live because i'm trying to figure out how to set up the notifications and the function that would allow for tipping though paypal. any recommendations?

[@LynzCrichton]

@@petermoonband7181 hey Peter 👋🏻 I do know Streamlabs! Yes, they have recently also allowed Mac users and it certainly is next-level stuff - has so many bells, whistles and integrations it’s awesome! If you are serious about live-streaming and your determined to ride the learning curve, I’d probably recommend Streamlabs BUT obs can certainly do what you need, but you can integrate payments & donations into Streamlabs and multicast etc there, on a paid programme. You can add a payment link with just OBS but you’d have to do it in the comments section or via Restream - if you’re setting up donations in Streamlabs, you can do it via the ‘donations’ setting in the menu on the left hand side on your dashboard. Hope that helps!

[@MamiAdarna]

You got me hit that bell button! Thank you for this tutorial because I am and have been struggling with my sound for live streaming.

[@LynzCrichton]

Ohmygahhhh I’m so pleased this video has helped Mami - if you have any further questions, just reach out! 🙌🏻

[@pasipiispanen2758]

Thank you very much. You are very good and clear teacher.

[@LynzCrichton]

Thank you so much 🥰 Hope it helps x

[@LeFoux]

Brilliant. Subscribed! Thank you so much

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhhh awesome! So pleased you found value here 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Let me know if you’d like me to make a video on another topic to help x

[@abusalamsree]

Thank you for sharing, very well described! Do you still have that one on one session?

[@LynzCrichton]

Heya! So pleased the video was useful for you! I do indeed have 1-1 sessions available - easiest thing right now is to choose a day and time that works for you from my calendar (auto-syncs to your timezone) calendly.com/lynzcrichtonmusic/musicmastermind look forward to chatting soon 🙌🏻

[@mardex5506]

WOW!!!🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️ YOU’RE AWESOME🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍 I LOVE THIS💖💖💖 it’s my first time in your channel but from now on I’m gonna be watching you as often as I can… This is very exciting😍👍 Your channel is very informative & helpful. Thank you so much🙏🏻❤️ Sending love from a single mom who loves to sing but technically don’t know how to do live stream…😬 & even real high quality recording. But hopefully I can do it soon! Super excited🤩😍Hugs from🇫🇮🥰🥰 Kippis!🙌

[@LynzCrichton]

Ohmygahhhh!!! This message is giving me life today and lovely people like YOU are the reason I make these videos on my channel! 🙌🏻🎉 I’m so pleased you found the video useful. I have just been taking a listen to your cover of Just Be too…. Your voice is just WOOOWWW!!! So excited to see what’s in store for you in your musical future! If you’d like some free guides to help you find fans for your music, and grow your music biz, head over to www.musicmarketingmethod.com and join the community and don’t forget to subscribe this channel!! Xx

[@reggiemccullough]

Great video.. thank you so much for taking the time.

[@LynzCrichton]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the comment, so pleased if it helps! X

[@nicjerem]

Thanks so much how do you get reveb on your singing voice

[@patriciaduffymusic3584]

Thank you SO much, Lynz! I've been all over the internet trying to find out how to do my piano/vocal performances to record and send to clients, and yours is the only one that laid it out in a way that's actually straight-forward and easy to understand. And your manner is warm and personable, which really helps, when one is frustrated and confused at all the technical jargon elsewhere. This Canadian gal SO appreciates it! Have a great day! Patricia Duffy (Patricia Duffy Music, on KZbin)

[@LynzCrichton]

Awwww Patricia I am so so pleased! Don’t forget to share your livestream with us once you get set up! 🌟🙌🏻 You got this!

[@patriciaduffymusic3584]

@@LynzCrichton Thanks for your encouragement, Lynz! I'm actually going to make a recording, rather than stream live, but I can certainly share it, or one like it, if it turns out. Fingers crossed! I next need to green screen my background out with a new one- my next complicated challenge. I hope you're doing great and having fun with your own musical projects...will have a look!

[@Saltataki]

muchas gracias!

[@LynzCrichton]

S A L T A T A K I de nada 🙌🏻❤️🤩

[@Saltataki]

Today we go for our first streem, cross fingers! Thank a lot for you video!😘

[@LynzCrichton]

S A L T A T A K I woohooo!! Good luck guys!!! Xx

[@bojay68]

That was way helpful! Thank you so much! Take care! Peace!

[@LynzCrichton]

Glad it helped Jonny! 👍🏻

[@jeiceetravels]

Tadaaaah. Nice vid. Just subscribed!

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhhh yayyyy!! Thanks Jeicee 🙌🏻💥

[@nicjerem]

Also how do you sing to Covers ? Do you bring the instrumentals into the obs?

[@BisonRougeCello]

Thank you so much! Very informative in only 15 minutes! keep up the great work. I hope to get up into live streaming soon and your video helped in getting me out of the fog about it. Female Musicians Rock!

[@LynzCrichton]

AshiaBisonRouge Eeeeek Ashia !! I am sooo pleased this video is helping! ❤️ If you have any other questions about live-streaming right now, or anything else indie-music related, do shout and I’ll make more videos! Good luck with your live-streams ❤️🙌🏻

[@ashiagrzesik3435]

@@LynzCrichton thank you!!

[@haylinicole7358]

Amazingly detailed and informative video! Thank you so much!

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhh thanks so much Hayli and good luck on your next livestream!! 🙌🏻🎶🌟

[@uwiijeane]

@@LynzCrichton hello Lynz and thank you for this helpful video. So about 2:00 I'm wondering could it be possible to combine the Blue Yeti mic instead of the focus right with the phone for the livestreaming???

[@LynzCrichton]

@@uwiijeane Yes it’s totally possible!! You can plug in your Yeti into OBS, which would be the best quality. X

[@uwiijeane]

@@LynzCrichton thank you for the quick reply, am gonna try this and see what it gives, all the best❤️

[@chipz861]

THAKK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! This video is everything I needed to know Thank you soooooo much!!!!

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhhh I’m so pleased Joshua!! Now go go go and livestream like a pro! Can’t wait to see you fly 🎶✨😎 www.music arketingmethod.com

[@stevenkahn2656]

Thank you Lynz for this enormously helpful video!

[@LynzCrichton]

Steven Kahn aww Steven I am sooo pleased this video is helping so many amazing musicians get online and get their music out to the world!! I’m super thrilled it helped! ❤️👌🏻

[@benalexanderasneildiamond]

Brilliant! Thanks! Regarding the audio settings... is there a way I can play “MP3 backing tracks” via my desktop which will play crystal clear on the stream? I’ve selected my microphone and also added a reverb in the plug ins, but I want the backing tracks coming through nice and clear....

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Ben!! 👋🏻 So sorry I missed your comment here - did you figure it out yet - it is absolutely possible!

[@jeffreydometita8710]

@@LynzCrichton please tell how to play mp3 music... your answer will be highly appreciated... thanks and more power to your channel ☺️☺️☺️

[@LynzCrichton]

@@jeffreydometita8710 Hey Jeffrey thanks for your comment! I will make a video on this as a few people have asked - but essentially you can add a 'media source' in the 'sources' section of OBS and add whatever Mp3 you wish. You must of course make sure that you either have the rights to that music, or you use NCS.io for non-copyrighted music so you don't get into trouble streaming it. If one Mp3 is not enough, you could create playlist by using an audio editing suite and making one track of 10 different songs for example and using that one mp3 in OBS, just pausing between songs. Hope that helps x

[@CharlieGamboa]

My love, thank you for creating this video!

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhh you’re so welcome! I hope it helps and lemme know if you have any more questions 🙌🏻🫶🎶

[@alicebloor9472]

this was so helpful! thank you so much! doing my first livestream for my band this weekend and find this sort of stuff very daunting, feel a lot more relaxed now

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhhh!!! This is FAB news Alice!!! GOOD LUCK on the livestream this weekend! 🙌🏻 🔥

[@theurbanfunkmachine6547]

Thank you Lynz! I’m a Tech Musician.The Information you Gave was very helpful toward me, you’ve made it very simple to understand and you took the Time to explain in a simplistic way.

[@LynzCrichton]

Blk Tangibles glad it helped Bik! 🙌🏻

[@palomaruby]

Brilliant!!!!! Thank you very much for your big help. Totally well done explained. ❤️

[@LynzCrichton]

Awww you are so welcome Jose! 🙌🏻 Hope it helps x

[@MaximeBaptiste]

How do you put reverb on it? 🤗💕🙏

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Maxime 👋🏻 You can either put the effect on from your mixer (if you have one) or use an app like Loopback or Soundflower and route through your DAW x

[@MaximeBaptiste]

@@LynzCrichton oh thank you so much for answering means a lot 🤗💕

[@zolpi06]

You're awesome 👍 thank you so much

[@LynzCrichton]

@@zolpi06 Bless you for watching Zolpi and glad the video helped! X

[@fruchesi]

Thanks a lot, Lynz! This is a wonderful tutorial. I will try OBS then during the next days. Cheers! :D

[@LynzCrichton]

Yayyyy!! Do it my friend! You won’t regret it and you won’t go back once you make the switch! 🙌🏻🎶👊🥰

[@NanaMRose]

You are the first person doing tutorials on interface/technique stuff I enjoy listening to. Very clear tutorial and you're just so much fun to listen to! Thank you so much, this saved my day! X

[@LynzCrichton]

Awwww Nana!! I am sooo pleased the video helped and hope you get live-streaming using OBS soon - let me know and share your link here! In the meantime, I’d there anything else can help with? X

[@NanaMRose]

@@LynzCrichton It worked perfectly, thank you so much!

[@jennybellido3279]

Awesome vid. Thanks, Lynz :)

[@LynzCrichton]

Jenny Bellido you are so welcome!! Really hope it helps Jenny ❤️

[@JonRossMusician]

Great video, Lynz! :)

[@LynzCrichton]

Thanks Jon! 🙌🏻 ❤️

[@ErinMcAndrew]

Lynz! This video was great! I've always been lost when I've gone into OBS, so this was extremely helpful and will definitely up the game on my livestreams. Thank you!! :)

[@LynzCrichton]

Erin McAndrew awww bless you Erin! I’m so glad you’ve found it helpful! 😍👌🏻😎

[@russhaire]

Wow! 2 things I Love about this video. #1. I discovered you #2.now I can utilize OBS (hopefully) Thanks so much from Cape Cod US

[@LynzCrichton]

Russ Haire awwwww I am SO thrilled it is helping you!!! ❤️🙌🏻😎

[@makingmusiconline2309]

This is fantastic! You have such a great enthusiastic presentation .... I'll be watching this again to make sure I learn all this before I go live :)

[@LynzCrichton]

Awesome stuff!! So pleased you found it useful 🙌🏻👊🌟 Good luck on your live!! 💥👌🏻🎶

[@katja862]

FABULOUS VIDEO! Do you know if we can stream to Zoom via this method as well? xxx

[@LynzCrichton]

Yayyyy so pleased this was useful for you Katja ❤️ You can stream with OBS to zoom I have done it before BUT it’s fiddly (or at least used to be). Zoom has come on leaps and bounds now and even has a ‘High Fideltity’ music setting. If you need a video on how to set that up I can make one if you need? Are you teaching on zoom? Or performing?

[@katja862]

@@LynzCrichton brilliant, yes please that would be so useful! I will be doing live sound healing sessions as part of my online coaching programme :)

[@greadore]

Very good and simply explained video. I want to livestream on Facebook and was curious as to how to use OBS and now I feel comfortable enough to do that. Thanks!

[@LynzCrichton]

You’re so welcome!! Good luck on the stream and go for it!!! 🙌🏻

[@fene4]

thank you so much Lynz, how well this has been explained, thank you very much, greetz !

[@LynzCrichton]

frieda Awesome - Thanks for watching Frieda and hope you can use it?? X

[@o.m.e.g.a.s.i.s2519]

Thank you so much for this info!

[@LynzCrichton]

You are so welcome Michael! 🙌🏻❤️

[@SkylarRocketMusic]

One of the KZbin tutorials I watched said I need a Digital Audio Workstation DAW, however you didn't mention it in your set, please advise, why or why not, if this is necessary and again which one do you recommend?

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Skylar! You don’t need a DAW to stream your music live. If you’d like to have effects live reverb and compression etc on your livestream then yes, you might need a DAW to add the effects (and the link to my new video talks about that) but to simply stream clean, great audio sound, you need OBS, a computer and an audio interface. X

[@cococha]

this video is very useful, i love it .. I will be needing it next week

[@LynzCrichton]

Vivian Johnson awesome Vivian. Thanks for watching and hope it helps - where will you be streaming?? We’ll come watch! Reach out if you need any more help xX

[@BorderRebels]

Excellent tutorial, thank you! 👏👏🙂

[@LynzCrichton]

Thanks so much Martin! Hope it helps you get live-streaming quick with OBS!! Let me know! x

[@MaroSola]

Thanks for sharing! This information was very inspiring to me. Regards

[@LynzCrichton]

Maro Sola That’s great Maro! I’m so pleased 😍🙌🏻 Let me know if you have any more questions!! And good luck on your live-streams!! 👍🏻💪🏻

[@yvemarybmusic]

Not getting signal on mic aux channel even though set everything up as is. Also restream only shows on the stream bar as RESTREAM.IO and not RESTREAM.IO/RTMPS

[@LynzCrichton]

Hello Yve Mary! So sorry for my late reply - KZbin somehow hid this comment from me! Did you ever get this fixed? Need any more help? Lynz x

[@GabeRodriiguez]

Very informative tips you’ve shared! 🙌🏼

[@LynzCrichton]

Gabe Rodriguez thanks so much ❤️🌈🙌🏻

[@GabeRodriiguez]

Lynz Crichton Yw :-)

[@JamesNoteology]

Thanks Very Informative

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhh brilliant stuff James! Hope it helps! X

[@JamesNoteology]

@@LynzCrichton I did find out there is a lag when streaming and at first the audio and video were out of sync. But I managed to figure it out.

[@keithnewby]

have you tried to add a media source like a backing track.. and play live over it in obs? I seem to have a lag issue between the media source (audio percussion) and the live guitar I'm playing over it. Only noticeable on the recordings ...... not whilst recording.... in other words it all sounds good.. then you go back and listen to actually recording .. and there' lag. :)

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Keith! Did you ever get this fixed? Just seen your message (I know it has been like a year but KZbin hid the comment!) 🤷‍♀️

[@itsmeapplestoryhansa]

Hi LYNZ thanks for sharing 🙏🏼🙏🏼😊

[@LynzCrichton]

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[@AJAJade]

A video in how to use OBS to stream to Rumble would be AMAZING!!!!

[@LynzCrichton]

Noted!

[@aslluck]

thankyou so much !!

[@DimpleCruz]

Hi i really nee your help🙏🏼i already set up my obs interface and computer the thing is i cant hear the piano only the mic and everytime i copy the stream key from youtube to obs it doesn't work at all not sure what's happenkng i think im lost🥺

[@LynzCrichton]

Dimple Cruz How is your mic and piano plugged into your computer?

[@DimpleCruz]

I have interface im using scarlett 2i2

[@DimpleCruz]

Im using logic pro where i can mix the set up of mic then i open settings then audio choose scarlett as my interface i can here the mic but the piano is not working

[@LynzCrichton]

Dimple Cruz ok cool it seems you have what you need, we just need to connect the dots! If you sign up for one of my Zoom coaching slots I think we should be able to get you up and running... lynzcrichton.com/?product=livestream-setup-coaching-call

[@DimpleCruz]

I really wanted to join but sadly i don't have credit card😭😭

[@thelonerider2600]

Great video, thank you. Is it possible to stream two audio inputs at the same time. E.g guitar through a Focusrite, and voice through a USB mic connected to the computer?

[@LynzCrichton]

Yes absolutely! Just choose another audio input inside OBS and choose your USB mic 👍🏻🥰🌟

[@CharlieDawsonMusic]

Great job on your tutorial ....

[@LynzCrichton]

Awwww thanks Charlie!! Hope you found it useful - I appreciate you watching! Lemme know if there’s anything else I can help with, and make a video ❤️💜💚

[@ElizabethSampson]

This is so Brilliant! Thanks!

[@LynzCrichton]

Elizabeth Sampson you’re so welcome - hope it is useful and you can use it moving forward? X

[@pinoychannel1]

thank you so much...i just notice when you open OBS it pan your audio on the left, the trick is to open the audio pane in OBS scene click the Mixer and tick "Mono"...hope it helps...

[@LynzCrichton]

😂😂 It is usually mixed to mono as I use a looper! Typical I had it switched off for this video 🙈

[@pinoychannel1]

Lynz Crichton im listening from my headphones stating from 7:26 only left has sound and it resumed stereo at 14:10 🙏🏻 but if that is intentional all is great 👍 thanks for sharing this great information 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@rodriguez7198]

What did u used for your thumbnail 😊

[@LynzCrichton]

Canva!

[@timothyclinton8644]

Great video and information. But you might wanna use a pop filter or windscreen for your mic. Getting a lot of plosions. Thanks for the video

[@LynzCrichton]

Thanks so much for your feedback Timothy! 🙌🏻 To be honest, I wasn't expecting the video to take off in the way it did, so yep - pop filter next time for sure! I hope the video still helped ❤️

[@abdulfarish2499]

Hi how are you can you please tell me about how's iRig stream device

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Abdul 👋🏻 Sure thing - an iRig is simply a way to connect your instruments into your computer so you can get the audio signal into the computer. If you were using OBS or going live on a social media platform you’d select your iRig as an input source and then go live! Hope that helps x

[@abdulfarish2499]

​@@LynzCrichton Thank you so much for quick reply. I'm a small singer i need to make live stream in facebook very simple way that's why I'm asking about iRig, because i have one app VOCALIVE in my iphone it's very simple audio recording software but i need to know how to make live stream by using this thinks

[@pnpark]

Thanks for the tips! I have noticed Facebook lowers dramatically the algorithm for Live videos that have a link in their description title? How do you suggest to do that instead? Put the link in a graphic? But people can’t click?

[@LynzCrichton]

Put a link in the comment section instead 😉 and yes... My audio went a bit wonky ironically in this video - but I never imagined sooooo many people would see it, and be benefitting from it 🙌🏻❤️

[@pnpark]

@@LynzCrichton right, with an overlay that has it and says its in comment as well!

[@LynzCrichton]

@@pnpark Yep! That would work! If you’re able to do overlays in OBS for example, you could easily create ‘advert’ links to your socials etc too - it’s all advertising real estate as people tune into your livestream x

[@rieljungeraldizo819]

Nice,, but much better put a live effects lik reverb and echo for live streaming ,, is it possible??

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Rieljun 👋🏻 yes it’s possible! You can try Loopback or a mixer with effects on. You can also route your DAW via OBS so you can use those effects too x

[@EiriniOfficial]

Hey loved this! your such a good teacher, My problem is that I want to monitor what i am singing and i am using backing tracks from itunes as i dont play any instruments i just sing (unfortunately) but i still want to go live and have some fun with it. I set up OBS and my microphone and camera and all is good there but when i listen to the music playback in my ears on monitoring there is a delay with my voice in comparison to the music playing....? any idea what i can do to fix this? Thanks again for helping me set up :-) x x

[@LynzCrichton]

Eirini Devitt hey Eirini! 👋🏻 Thanks so much for your lovely comment ❤️ I’m so pleased you’re getting up and running with OBS for live-streaming! Soooo as for your setup with you backing tracks... how are you playing those exactly? Just pressing play on your computer? How are you routing that audio to OBS? And how is the microphone coming into your computer?

[@EiriniOfficial]

@@LynzCrichton hey Lynz oh wow thank you for your reply! your honestly amazing! I am playing the backing tracks from itunes playist i have made with the songs i want to sing and just pressing play on my macbook computer yes. my setup is an interface (apogee duet usb connection to the computer) and my audio technica condenser mic using XLR lead into the interface. ive got my camera phone a using NDI app on phone into obs and that works as my video capture (which is all good) there is no lagging there. its just when i press play with the music and then trying to sing a long my voice is behind and lagging as it doesnt sound in real time in audio monitoring in obs :( hope you can help me because i got this far haha

[@LynzCrichton]

@@EiriniOfficial Hey Eirini no problem! Ok, so I found this KZbin video the could help. You may need an extra piece of Software called Soundflower to capture the audio from your laptop/iTunes, and output it through OBS to your stream. I've grabbed the vid at the right place... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjPZZaCebeKd6M . If you're still struggling I have some coaching slots available and we can talk you through it on a zoom call x bit.ly/LynzLiveStreamCoaching

[@EiriniOfficial]

@@LynzCrichton hey thankyou so much i will give this a bash tomorrow! legend

[@majdmk6690]

Thanks for the tips it's really useful 🤩 I got a question tho about phone streaming 🤔 instead of an instrument let's say I wanna play some karaoke to sing with, how can I make both "mic & karaoke music" sound live as in studios while streaming.. I mean the mic will sound good but the other device I use for karaoke will sound far or unclear if u know what I mean.. 😧

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Majd! Did you ever get this sorted? KZbin hid your comment so I couldn't see it - you can indeed do it on OBS .... you need help?

[@LindaMcRae42]

Thank you so much for this video! I've looked everywhere to find info on good audio for musicians using OBS and yours is the first I've found. I have a question. I've been doing a livestream on Zoom where I interview a special guest and they play as well. I'm also doing the first half hour myself. I'm using a mixer and a 4i4 scarlet interface. I've been trying to figure out what software to use to in conjunction with OBS that won't bog down my computer but still has great audio. Any suggestions? Thanks again, this is absolutely brilliant!!!!

[@LynzCrichton]

Oh bless you Linda! Thanks so much for watching! Ok, so Zoom has come a long way during the pandemic and you can tweak settings even there to stream your audio and instruments in 'high fidelity' .... would that be enough for you? I can link a video to show you how...?

[@LindaMcRae42]

@@LynzCrichton Thanks Lynz, I’ve already been doing that. Just wondering what you think of apps like Streamyard etc.I like the options to be able to create a more professional looking broadcast. I’m hoping to use it in conjunction with OBS.

[@LynzCrichton]

@@LindaMcRae42 ahaaa!! Then you might be interested in Streamlabs?? It uses same kind of thing to OBS but you can create more professional looking page?

[@LindaMcRae42]

@@LynzCrichton Hey thanks so much Lynz! I sure do appreciate your help. Very kind of you. I'll check into Streamlabs. Thanks again and hope you're doing well. Things are pretty insane here in the US right now as I'm sure you know. Hope you're staying healthy and keeping well amidst all the covid stuff. All the best.

[@LindaMcRae42]

@@LynzCrichton Hi again Lynz, unfortunately it looks like Streamlabs won't work for me as I have a Mac. Its looking like its not available for Mac. Oh well, thanks for your help!

[@timyoung5230]

Hi I had an issue where I was not able to record anything. when I hit the record button, it looked as if I was recording but there were no meters that were moving to show me if I was recording and nothing was saved. I tried the FB only me, which was go course a mistake. There is probably something simple that I am overlooking.

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Tim 👋🏻 Do you still need some help getting set up?

[@sedfirstaid3657]

Hi Lynz, Firstly great tutorial. you take the time to explain and then confirm what you are doing which is a great help for any student well done you. I have a question on the use of an analog mixer. So I am using a Mac and I have backing tracks uploaded onto iTunes which I will use to sing to. I have an outboard analog mixer where my microphone is plugged into with the idea of using the effects od the mixer reverb etc. From here I am taking two 1/4 cables from the mixer to the front of the my Focusrite Interface and from the back of the interface two 1/4 jacks to two monitors and then usb connection to my computer. So that is the setup and it is working through OBS. However, Iam having trouble getting the volume of the vocal to mix with the music. ( the music comes out perfect by the way) Is there any way I can get the vocal to mix and match the music. Is there something else I need to install? Or is there another way without using the analog mixer but able to get some effects on OBS. Sorry for the long comment just wanted to explain the situation for you. Thanks, Lynz in advance I welcome any advice you can give. SED

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey sed first aid! I am so sorry I am only just seeing this message now - not sure how you slipped though the net!!?? Are you sorted yet??? Xxx

[@NateLopezmusic]

helpful! thanks!

[@LynzCrichton]

No worries Nate! Hope you can go live with ease and confidence soon! 🙌🏻

[@NateLopezmusic]

i do live concerts all the time. just trying to learn obs because an online venue requires it. thanks!

[@bedroomcorner2603]

Thank u for the walkthru..can u do video on what online busking apps are good for musicians?

[@LynzCrichton]

Andri Dee hey Andri 👋🏻👋🏻 Sure thing! When you say busking apps..... you mean over and above the usual Facebook Lives, KZbin, Insta etc??

[@bedroomcorner2603]

@@LynzCrichton yes maam other apps apart youtube, fb live

[@LynzCrichton]

@@bedroomcorner2603 I got you..... putting work into this right now along with 4 more videos! Make sure you're subbed to this channel so you see when they go live! 🙌🏻 ❤️

[@BartekStaniszewski]

when I record a video with behringer umc22 I have stereo sound i can hear one side on the headphones :( how to do mono to record on the both side :)??

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Bartek 👋 If you’re using OBS click on advanced settings and check the box which says ‘mix to mono’ - I show this in the video x Hope this helps x

[@BartekStaniszewski]

@@LynzCrichton thank you! unfortunatelly I am not using OBS i use iphone directly to record live and I have stereo :( but I have no idea how to do mono but it must be possible to do it because people do live and have mono but the question is how 😅 :(

[@ShoebMortoza]

I directly connect the interface to the phone with USB. It works perfect also in my android.

[@LynzCrichton]

Awesome!! I’m so glad it works for you 🤩🤩

[@ShoebMortoza]

@@LynzCrichton of you could also mention, how do you sync the voice and video in your obs it would be great!

[@sadboiwithaguitar2362]

Can you tell me what mic are you using?? It's sounding great

[@LynzCrichton]

Thankyou Vansch - It's a Focusrite CM25S 🙌🏻

[@PatriciaMiguela]

This is helpful, thank you for sharing. I wonder, because I have an audio interface that behringer gets to detect. However when I recorded my stream, all the sounds are going into the mic and nothing on the instrument line. Is there a way for OBS to make 2 channels work? Thank you

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Patricia 👋🏻 Yes if your audio interface has two inputs OBS will detect both of them... maybe it's a volume issue? Or something is switched off?? Maybe make sure before you go live that OBS is definitely picking up your instrument sound. Check out this video at the 9:46 minute mark and I explain it x

[@PatriciaMiguela]

@@LynzCrichton Hi, Lynz. Thank you for your reply! I figured it out, finally. I had to go to control panel's change system sounds and select 2 channels. It worked, finally. Thanks again.

[@musicpaulweber]

Thanks for your video Lynz. I'm considering going to you for some advice. One thing, I already do Facebook Live, using my Scarlett interface -- I don't get what is the big benefit to then doing this through OBS? It doesn't by itself improve audio and video. I've tried running comparisons and didn't noice any difference. So why OBS? Instead of just Facebook live, what's the value added for you as a musician?

[@LynzCrichton]

Hmmm I’d need to see some of your live feeds and maybe your setup to comment here. Facebook live compressed audio - OBS enables quality audio to be streamed no matter what the platform. OBS is by far superior audio quality ... but it depends on what your doing..???? Show me 🤩🙌🏻

[@PaulWeberMusic]

@@LynzCrichton Thanks Lynz for replying. Before I waste your time I'm going to dig into OBS more and make sure I understand what I'm doing. I read that OBS likes 20 Meg upload speeds and the most I get with my ethernet connection is around 10, though initial tests seem to show this is sufficient. I'l run a bunch of tests and get back to you.

[@LynzCrichton]

@@PaulWeberMusic awesome! 😎🤘🏻

[@KakaCahayaUngkeManel]

thanks

[@LynzCrichton]

You are so welcome! 🙌🏻

[@BillLink-f1f]

Thanks a lot I would like to keep in touch

[@LynzCrichton]

Of course Bill - I’m still here 👋 Lovely to connect and I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video! X

[@SkylarRocketMusic]

Hey Lynz, thank you for making this fantastic video, I really appreciate it. I spent so much time yesterday with Streamlabs Desktop only to have it continually crash. I had OBS Studio downloaded as well, so I switched to that and streamed only to discover, that it sounded terrible. So, I do need the interface, period end of story. Questions: how do I add an amp to this set up, go through the looper pedal, right? Are all interfaces created equal? Which ones do you recommend?

[@LynzCrichton]

Ahhhh so sorry to her about your Streamlabs experience Skylar 😢 Mine was very similar so I know what you mean! Ok, so I actually have a video that I'm planning to release in 2022 but given you're asking now, I'll drop the link here, and it's all about getting effects on your livestream, but it also goes through understanding audio interfaces and refers to some other videos which I think you'll find interesting. Will you let me know if this helps? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJKzmY1tpc2Njck

[@jordn1]

Hi, Lynz! Do you use your iPhone as a web cam in OBS? If so, how? I went out and got a Logitech Brio, but didn’t know you can use your iPhone.

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Jordan! 👋🏻 Thanks for your message - I don’t use my iPhone actually BUT I know it is possible... there are loads of KZbin vids on that subject... but I can test it out and get back to you? X

[@jordn1]

Lynz Crichton Hi Lynz! A lot has happened since I first reached out, mainly, yes, I did get hold of the hard to get Brio and had to pay extra since they are basically unavailable! I’ve been working with settings in OBS for a few weeks now troubleshooting issues as I go. The camera and audio interface won’t be a problem (in fact I’m sending my vocal harmonizer, the TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 through the interface). I am curious what quality you stream at for KZbin. What resolution and frame rate do you use? I have options of 720p 30 or 60fps or 1080p 30 or 60. I’ve been private test streaming to figure it all out. I will need some lights because I’m planning an evening stream and my place is in the dark side.

[@Floridabruce1960]

Thank you so much!!!

[@LynzCrichton]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 You are so welcome Bruce! Hope it helps! 💥

[@yurifu]

How to add an instrumental/ background music in it? I added a file by clicking media source but then no sound come out. Please help.

[@LynzCrichton]

I think you’re gonna need to add another audio capture, or desktop capture for this Yuri 🙌🏻

[@jcast1234]

thank you,

[@LynzCrichton]

Thanks for watching Jorge 🌟

[@jcast1234]

@@LynzCrichton , I only play Spanish music 🎶 in my Chanel 😊

[@peterfiorini2404]

Hi Lynz, Great Tutorial thanks ,I want to stream live singing to my backing tracks.The tracks are on my i-pod so where is the best place for the music to be streamed from? Pre covid I gigged with my Bose pa and tried using it for a live stream during the first lockdown.There was lots of mic feedback which i obviously couldn't here as the performer but my audience could .So now I have an audio interface & Rode Condenser mic which will be far easier to use connected up to my lap top.Just need to know If i can connect up the i-pod to the interface? My interface is the Scarlett 2i2 which has 2 channels one for the mic so im guessing i can use channel 2 for the ipod? Any advice much appreciated,Rgds Peter

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Peter! Sorry I am only just seeing your comment just now! Yes! I suspect there would be a cable for that! I guess you're looking for a lightening cable to 1/4 inch jack??

[@peterfiorini2404]

@@LynzCrichton thanks so much, apologies for my delayed reply ,i think that's correct,cheers Peter

[@LynzCrichton]

@@peterfiorini2404 Awesome! 🙌🏻 Hope it works for you! X

[@peterfiorini2404]

@@LynzCrichton cheers

[@Herclasico]

Love you!

[@LynzCrichton]

Guitarrista Luis Daniel Herca 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@LynzCrichton]

Guitarrista Luis Daniel Herca 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@davidreedjr8517]

Hey Lynz, such a great video! the only thing i cant seem to crack (or understand! my bad) i plug my mic and guitar into my two track irig pro duo but dont know how to measure 2 inputs/tracks in OBS so i can stream? do i need a Mixer in between perhaps ie mics/guitar into irig into mixer into OBS? Thank you :D have i possible missed a step altogether ha!

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey David! Am so excited this video has got you live-streaming 🙌🏻 ok so when you have your instruments plugged in, can you bear them both? You can mix the sound (or at least control the gain) on the OBS mixer where I show you on the video?? One track (perhaps the Left) will be your microphone and the right is your guitar.... if you have any gin knobs on your Irig you can also adjust those too. Just be sure to click the advanced cog, then ‘mix to mono’ otherwise the instruments come out of different sides... xx

[@davidreedjr8517]

@@LynzCrichton ahh yes! i see it now! my bad! i will give this a go and see how it comes out in a test! if not, ill probably be queuing up for a live stream lesson! :D huge thanks again :)

[@LynzCrichton]

@@davidreedjr8517 No worries lovely!! Here whenever you need! 🙌🏻

[@SilenceEqualsDeathNJ]

I tried using this with an 8 channel interface for a full band from OBS to FB live. It was not peaking, but sounded terrible. any idea's?

[@LynzCrichton]

Sorry to hear that! Hmmm what setup do you have?

[@SilenceEqualsDeathNJ]

@@LynzCrichton Scarlett focusrite using reaper. I've found that if I stay in the mid yellow it's ok. But not nearly as loud as direct to FB live

[@donniedragon]

Hi Lynz thank you for the tutorial! I am exactly using the same interface as you but I hope to clarify that the USB output from Focusrite does not work if you connect it to a laptop because it serves as a power supply. i.e. Only the device link can be used. : )

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Donnie 👋🏻👋🏻 thanks for watching and for your comment. I use my Focusrite ONLY with the USB cable to the laptop when I am streaming via OBS as that’s all that’s needed (for power and connection). The device link cable is to link the Focusrite to your phone... but then you can’t use OBS. Does this make sense? X

[@donniedragon]

Lynz Crichton Noted on that Lynz thank you!

[@maaattW]

Thanks for your video... but have you actually noticed that your sound during OBS was only on the left side? You probably have... do you know what that is? Since both of your tracks in the Audio Input Capture were showing a signal und you also downmixed them to mono?

[@LynzCrichton]

Thanks Matt and glad the video helped! Yes the audio which was recording for the video (ironically!) wasn’t mixed to mono for that section, but all good as it’s a how-to... and a how-to-not video at the same time 😂👊

[@timyoung5230]

Ive tried OBS, and have used different bit, cpu usage. ftv, and whatver, and im just not able to get the sound to work. It works, but I cannot get it to sound good.

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Tim 👋🏻 What exactly are you plugging in? What’s your set up? If you need some help, feel free to give me an idea here on this chat and I can see if I can help? X

[@FellDestroyedMusic]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤

[@LynzCrichton]

You’re welcome! 😇

[@FellDestroyedMusic]

I was more so trying to do video calls with my guitar directly into my mixer then into OBS to the video call service. Do you have any experience with this scenario? In the video call service, I've chosen OBS as the microphone, but it seems the audio is still very compressed. ((I also downloaded a virtual cable as suggested by another video)) I'm thinking it might be the fact that the video call services only recognize voices rather than music. The signal is immediately dropped out and sounds like this 💩 😂 any help would be appreciated, thanks!

[@LynzCrichton]

@@FellDestroyedMusic which video call service do you mean? Zoom? If so, I actually find it better to plug in directly to zoom and not use OBS and use ‘high fidelity’ audio settings. I have another video for that if that would be useful for you?

[@FellDestroyedMusic]

@@LynzCrichton I will check out the other video 👍 thank you!

[@LynzCrichton]

@@FellDestroyedMusic try MusicRepo - she has a great video (and many others too!) on this subject - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaC7fmitmNWJhLcsi=217d_f5-MRBkJoB_

[@AlanThompson_music]

A limitation of OBS, I've found is that it only supports Vst2 plugins. I've been trying to feed OBS with a signal from Reaper (my DAW) so that the streamed output isn't so dry, but would include compression and reverb etc, from using vst3 plugins such as Ez-mix etc. Not having any luck so far! Have you dabbled in this area? It takes the geekery to the next level because you have to mess about with virtual asio drivers and scary stuff like that!

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Alan! It's a great point - and yes, you are right, but I have found a way around it... are you on a mac or PC? If you're using a Mac you can download a piece of software called Loopback which allows you to route your DAW through OBS - and it sounds awesome! Loop back is pricey around $100 from memory, but they let you have a trial period, and I believe you could stream for up to 20 mins for free with it I think? Worth a dabble? rogueamoeba.com/loopback/ It is also possible do this DAW routing on PC but you need another programme.... I'll see if I can find it if you need?

[@AlanThompson_music]

@@LynzCrichton Lynz Crichton I've always been a PC user. Really surprised I've struggled with this as I'm usually quite good with techie stuff. With Reaper and OBS, the theory is that you use ReaRoute plugin to add a virtual send, and get OBS to receive this as an input (but you need to install an Asio driver for OBS first). I've done all that and it just doesn't want to play nicely :-( A PC equivalent of loopback would be an interesting option to experiment with, if you know one?

[@LynzCrichton]

Alan Thompson hey Alan 👋🏻👋🏻 Are you still struggling on this? I’ve heard this recommended for PC.... The one thing I couldn't do was the Loopback program, because alas, I'm stuck on a Windows machine. But Loopback recommends this software instead for PC: www.vb-audio.com/Cable/ lemme know if it works for you? X

[@AlanThompson_music]

@@LynzCrichton yes, I discovered VB Cable too and can confirm that it works! You need to make sure input monitoring is ON for each track. Then use the Cable Output as the audio source in OBS. Really helps to avoid a sound that's too "dry" and direct. I've also figured out how to send the OBS feed to zoom, which is handy too! (hint:use NDI tools)

[@Polemica_Gratuita]

@@AlanThompson_music As an alternative to NDI tools, you could: 1- turn on OBS Virtual Camera 2- set OBS Virtual Camera as your video input for Zoom

[@aquilasanchez2352]

Hello! My problem is that when i use audio output for karaoke in live streaming it also captured the audio of my mic😔 i dont know how to fix it

[@LynzCrichton]

Don’t worry Aquila - make the mic and the Kareoke two separate audio inputs x

[@aquilasanchez2352]

@@LynzCrichton but the karaoke that i use while i live stream is youtube😅 will audio input capture the sound coming from the desktop?

[@LynzCrichton]

@@aquilasanchez2352 You're going to need to create an aggregate device on your computer! It's quite easy but an extra step - check out this video for help kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2ayZ6ymgaZ7bpo

[@aquilasanchez2352]

@@LynzCrichton thank u so much!😭

[@coolvideos6969]

What if I just want to play a beat off my computer and sing over it with the microphone? Great video I'm just very new to this 🙄

[@LynzCrichton]

Hey Aaron! 👋🏻 So sorry I missed your question - it is possible although you may experience some latency. Did you figure it out yet or still need help? X

[@reliablebow]

Thank You🌿

[@LynzCrichton]

No problem 😊