How do I set up OBS for streaming?
Just follow these 4 steps to start streaming or recording!
- Run the auto-configuration wizard. When you load OBS Studio for the first time you should see the Auto-Configuration Wizard.
- Set up your audio devices.
- Add your sources for video.
- Test your stream and record settings.
What is the best way to set up OBS?
Bitrate Rule of Thumb
- For 720p video at 30 frames per second, we recommend 1,500 to 4,000 kbps.
- For 720p video at 60 frames per second, we recommend 2,500 to 5,000 kbps.
- For 1080p video at 30 frames per second, we recommend 3,000 to 6,000 kbps.
- For 1080p video at 60 frames per second, we recommend 4,500 to 9,000 kbps.
What do you need to run OBS?
OBS has the following system requirements:
- Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- AMD FX series or Intel i5 2000-series processor (dual or 4-core preferable) or higher DirectX 10 capable graphics card.
- At least 4 GB of RAM (recommended, but not necessary)
What is the best recording format for OBS?
What is the best OBS recording format? For the best OBS settings, we’d suggest you avoid saving your OBS in MP4 format; instead, we recommend you opt for FLV or MKV.
What is a stream key for OBS?
If you’ve just started live streaming, you are probably wondering what the stream key for OBS is and how to get it. In short, a stream key is a special code that allows OBS to communicate with a streaming platform and send your video content to be live streamed. Select the Stream tab on the left.
Can a laptop handle OBS?
It is highly recommended to use the latest version of OBS and Windows 10, as older versions of windows are EOL. When using OBS on a laptop or multi-GPU system, you may run into performance issues or issues using a specific capture type (i.e. Game or Window capture). This can be very frustrating.
Can my computer use OBS?
OBS has the following system requirements: Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. AMD FX series or Intel i5 2000-series processor (dual or 4-core preferable) or higher DirectX 10 capable graphics card. At least 4 GB of RAM (recommended, but not necessary)
How do you use OBS to stream?
How to Use OBS. Configuring Your Stream. 1. Open OBS. 2. Select Broadcast Settings from the settings menu. 3. Select Twitch as your Streaming Service and click Optimize on the bottom-left of the menu. 4. Return to your Twitch dashboard and select Stream Key.Follow the prompts to receive your special streaming code.
What are the system requirements for OBS?
OBS has the following system requirements: Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux AMD FX series or Intel i5 2000-series processor (dual or 4-core preferable) or higher DirectX 10 capable graphics card, and At least 4 GB of RAM (recommended, but not necessary).
What encoder should I use OBS?
OBS supports more than just the standard CPU encoding using x264. If available on your system you can switch between the x264 encoder, the Intel Quick Sync encoder and the Nvidia encoder included in newer gen graphic cards by nvidia.
How do you setup OBS Studio?
To set up OBS Studio, follow the steps below: Download and install OBS Studio Go to OBS Studio, download the latest version of the program and install it. Launch Flipside Launch OBS Studio Add your video source to OBS Under the Sources section, click + and select Window Capture.