r/streaming - 🔧│tech-support-archive

@TenderSausage Oh, but how? Or... Which one? Haha Can you explain how I can do that?

(edited)

Yeah, for sure

4:33 AM

Voicemeeter is basically a digital mixer

4:34 AM

There are physical inputs and virtual outputs that you can map across

Should I need that virtual cable as well?

There are a couple versions, with Banana being the most commonly used and Potato used when more channels are needed

4:35 AM

VBAN Cables are kind of built-in to Voicemeeter

1

I am ok with Banana, that the one I downloaded earlier today

I've never installed the seperate VBAN cable software, and it works just fine for me

4:36 AM

With Banana, there is a VBAN button at the top that will allow you to route audio over the network, similar to NDI for video

Oooh, gotcha. Let me try to find it.

Here's what it looks like in Potato

4:37 AM

This is from my game PC. I'm sending my Yeti X and Discord chat audio out to the stream PC in the "Outgoing Streams" section

4:38 AM

I'm also recieving OBS alerts and Amazon Music back from my stream PC to my Game PC in the top section.

4:39 AM

4:40 AM

Here you can see some of the channels and the interface

4:40 AM

The most complicated bit is understanding the sections of the interface

Yeah, I am yet digesting it

In these columns, you assign the hardware inputs.

But this is the problem, I have two inputs and two outputs

Yeah, no worries

4:42 AM

The A50 will be hardware 1, and the other device will be hardware 2

The A50 has those two outputs: Voice and Game (edited)

Same with outs

4:43 AM

I'm sure we can figure it out

4:43 AM

Let me look at the a50 again. I haven't seen one it a while.

I think I am going to need the Potato bc Banana has only one OUT

4:44 AM

That's the big deal

Banana can handle 3 outs

I got everything in the stream, my voice and game. It was good! But not the Discord, so I was talking like a crazy man

4:44 AM

Hahaha

4:45 AM

That's I noticed that I need to "mix" both outputs from the headset (edited)

Is that so that you can hear yourself as well as your desktop audio?

I have 2 inputs and 2 outputs using this headset:

OUT Game: That I use as default. Everything from Windows to Game.
OUT Voice: That is exclusively used as Comms, Discord and such...
IN Voice: That's my headset microphone.
IN Line: That I never used, bc it is weird. It make everyone hear my mic and what I an listening as well.

(edited)

4:52 AM

And than, I have a BM-800 that is my "streaming mic"

4:53 AM

So it isn't to hear myself... :/

4:54 AM

Am I confusing you? Haha

4:56 AM

I need to send to the SLOBS both audio sources...

@Dan "Koztman" My brain's a bit tired, I'll look over the a50 and see what I think might be a good option

5:01 AM

It sounds like the driver is giving you something that's similar to what Voicemeeter will do, just different

5:03 AM

You have a streaming mic and a headset mic? Do you use them both?

5:03 AM

We might need to take this to a voice session at some point. There are a lot of directions you could go.

TenderSausage

You have a streaming mic and a headset mic? Do you use them both?

Exactly! The streaming mic is the BM800 and there is the headset. I use both! So I can easily mute the Discord while I am talking about anything not related to the game. But I could have only one input, it isn't the issue. The problem is to combine both outputs.

TenderSausage

We might need to take this to a voice session at some point. There are a lot of directions you could go.

Sure, be my guest! It is quite late here, but if you wanna try something now, we can give a shot ;D

In the end, I suspect we will only need one of them, likely just the Game output (edited)

Yes, I could run Discord and my games in the Game audio source. It would work

Voicemeeter will still give you controls over muting Discord seperately

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But Astro have this nice feature to set different volumes to each source, so I can lower the voice of my teammates if I want to be super sound whore and hear every footstep

TenderSausage

It sounds like the driver is giving you something that's similar to what Voicemeeter will do, just different

This is seeming more and more likely based on your description

TenderSausage

Voicemeeter will still give you controls over muting Discord seperately

I like it!

I've not owned an Astro product, so I'll need to look over the documentation to see what the software can do. You may want to use that instead of Voicemeeter (but I doubt that)

I never used voicemeeter, so it is only a matter of get used to it

5:13 AM

EQs

5:13 AM

Mic, but the noise gate is hardly noticeable.

5:14 AM

Maybe this is something you find useful... I have no clue

5:14 AM

And where I balance voice and game via software

5:15 AM

I will try something, probably the stream port is the way. I can mute my microphone and output only the game and voice (chat audio)

OH, WAIT! I DID IT! WE DID IT!

5:25 AM

@TenderSausage you are a beast!

5:25 AM

Hahahaha

5:26 AM

Astro combine both audio tracks into one: Line

5:27 AM

The reason why I got my voice doubled it was bc the stream port's mic wasn't muted, so, I did it and leave only game and chat audio playing. It worked as magic

5:28 AM

I will, for sure, give a try on the voicemeeter, mostly bc I like how my voice sounded more "natural" if I slight push it to low

5:28 AM

But I am sure this software has a lot more to offer

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Hey can anyone help me, I have a major audio issue with my stream randomly =/

2:20 AM

Intermittently my audio will be extremely choppy and stuttery for anywhere from 1-6 seconds

2:21 AM

I have.. no idea why this happens. It is definitely an issue with my stream PC since my gaming PC hasn't had this issue when I stream from there.

2:21 AM

I know it isn't the HDMI cable that I transmit my audio through, because I've changed it out to no avail

2:22 AM

It realistically cannot be the internal Elgato capture card I bought since it is less than a year old (although elgato products are usually really low quality so maybe? but still)

2:22 AM

And I don't know if it's reasonable to assume its SLOBS since, again, I can stream without issue using slobs on my gaming pc

2:22 AM

if anyone could help I would be so grateful. Thanks

https://clips.twitch.tv/PerfectOddSpaghettiSMOrc-vsW8fvdtKPCcZ37o

QueueSS - Audio Problems

Watch QueueSS's clip titled "Audio Problems"

2:32 AM

Here is an example

It sounds like either an encoder overload or some kind of audio subsystem issue on the stream PC to me

3:34 AM

Are you using Voicemeeter, @Queue ? (edited)

Queue

And I don't know if it's reasonable to assume its SLOBS since, again, I can stream without issue using slobs on my gaming pc

I agree with what you said, except this bit. SLOBS on one PC can be way different on another.

Lol yeah that sounds about right for slobs

3:37 AM

Yeah I'm using voicemeeter

3:37 AM

Though.. for some reason even when voicemeeter isn't open on my stream PC my audio still works?

3:37 AM

I presume thats because the audio comes from my elgato maybe?

TenderSausage

Are you using Voicemeeter, @Queue ? (edited)

I am using voicemeeter potato on my gaming PC

Queue

Though.. for some reason even when voicemeeter isn't open on my stream PC my audio still works?

When Voicemeeter isn't open, it will revert to another audio device on your PC

Right but I don't think my stream PC even uses voicemeeter

3:47 AM

Right? I mean all the audio is being transmitted through my elgato, is it not (edited)

Can you take a screenshot of your VM screen?

3:48 AM

this is my gaming PC

Check to make sure you're using the WDM version of each device

huh?

okay 1s

They should match

im using the MME version of elgato

Try to keep all your devices in the same subsystem

3:52 AM

If you have a WDM option for the Elgato, use that

Okay I swapped it

3:52 AM

maybe that'll fix it?

Ride that out and see if that works

Do you think it matters that im not using VM on my stream pc?

Nope

kk

3:53 AM

its weird because I never had audio issues for months with this setup until maybe a week or two ago

3:53 AM

and i changed nothing

Also, make sure to sae your settings and load them on boot

3:53 AM

oh ok thanks

That way you don't have to mess with them each time

yeah

3:53 AM

i saved it, appreciated

No worries, let me know if that doesn't help

i will let you know what happens next time I stream :)

Trying to get a new mic to stream with rather than a headset one, im in between the Elgato Wave 3 & HyperX Quadcast S, im not sure which I should get

I have the HyperX, and my friend has the Wave 3. I can get you some sound samples. My initial recommendation would be the Wave 3

11:03 PM

I only have the HyperX because it was brand new at a pawn shop for $75

TenderSausage

I have the HyperX, and my friend has the Wave 3. I can get you some sound samples. My initial recommendation would be the Wave 3

With this said, depending on what your budget is, there may be other options. The Wave 3 is a solid choice considering it's ease of use with other Elgato products, like the Stream Deck.

11:07 PM

The Yeti X is $10 more and I think sounds better, but I don't think it's an easier microphone to use

11:08 PM

I might have to buy a Wave:3 so I can do a review of it.

11:13 PM

Alright, ordered, be here next week.

Back sorry, and yeah, thats kind of why I was in between those two lol, they seem to be simple to use, but I was wondering your opinion between them in terms of features maybe?

11:15 PM

They both sound pretty nice, so the features are more of my deciding factor

The HyperX is cool looking, and the fact that it has an integrated shock mount is nice.

11:16 PM

The volume knob is the bottom bezel and you twist the wqhole thing, and it feels okay (kind of cheap feeling)

11:17 PM

The mute is cool, because it's not a physical button, but a touch-sensitive surface.

11:19 PM

Out of the box, the Quadcast is ready for mounting on a boom, and with the integrated shock mount, requires no extra stuff.

11:19 PM

With the Wave:3, you'll need to pay extra for a pop filter and shock mount (but I think they're worth it)

11:20 PM

The Wave:3 feels better in build quality, IMO.

11:21 PM

It also has a USB-C port, where the HyperX still uses the older USB-Mini connection.

11:25 PM

If this helps, you can get everything you need with the Wave:3 right now with their Pro Audio bundle for under $200. The HyperX will be about $140.

Im gonna jump in here and give a different suggestion

3:23 AM

Get an interface and a cheap condenser mic

3:23 AM

1) it'll probably be cheaper

3:24 AM

2) you'll have a much more flexible upgrade path bc you can just replace the passive mic with nicer stuff

3:27 AM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVRY6MC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_ZVX4GEZ6FBJS4WH7X3XJ

Amazon.com: Presonus AudioBox 96 Audio Interface Studio Bundle with...

Buy Presonus AudioBox 96 Audio Interface Studio Bundle with Studio One Artist Software Pack, Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone, Shockmount, XLR Cable, Foam Wind Screen for Professional Recording: Audio Interfaces - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

3:27 AM

This would be a pretty killer combo for $150 and leaves you with tons of options for additional mics, driving better headphones, upgrading the mic in the future etc

3:28 AM

You're not paying the 'gamer' premium here bc this is stuff made for recording music @Hyashi

3:28 AM

Hope this helps

3:30 AM

Also other accessories such as mounting arms, mic clips, isolation shields and pop filters are gonna be cheaper bc it's all p much standardized

3:34 AM

My current setup is an akg se300b with a ck91 capsule running into a focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen

rice_cracker

This would be a pretty killer combo for $150 and leaves you with tons of options for additional mics, driving better headphones, upgrading the mic in the future etc

This is also an option, though a completely different approach from your original question, @Hyashi (edited)

Yeah sorry for being off topic lmao

3:52 AM

I just am very cautious about 'gamer' brands bc usually they're just rebranded cheap OEM products

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In the world of options, you could have a GoXLR with an SM7B and a cloudlifter and x and y and z. I try to stick to the original request and ask for requirements next. (edited)

3:52 AM

Inform, ask, inform, ask

3:53 AM

repeat

Hi, all, Does anyone know a tool that can playback my my microphone input back into my headphones, and that lets me control the input sensitivity of the microphone, input volume and the output volume?

OllieOwl

Hi, all, Does anyone know a tool that can playback my my microphone input back into my headphones, and that lets me control the input sensitivity of the microphone, input volume and the output volume?

An interface

8:46 PM

You're describing an interface. Gain knob for the mic, monitoring the input direct into headphones and changing how loud things are

Thanks

I was looking into interfaces but wondered about a software solution, too - is it not possible to do it via software and using all the audio devices that are connected to my existing sound card?

Can anyone help me out? I stream using one monitor, and i want to be able to read chat on my monitor while im playing a game or whatever. ive got the browser source set up, and the chat shows up on for my Starting Soon scene, but when i go to my display capture, chat only shows up while im on OBS. I streamed slither today, and i could not see chat on the screen while doing so. Any way to fix this?

tanman5123

Can anyone help me out? I stream using one monitor, and i want to be able to read chat on my monitor while im playing a game or whatever. ive got the browser source set up, and the chat shows up on for my Starting Soon scene, but when i go to my display capture, chat only shows up while im on OBS. I streamed slither today, and i could not see chat on the screen while doing so. Any way to fix this?

I was researching that, too. OBS does not support always-on-top windows, so if you go in game, the game will be on top of the OBS window(s). The solutions I found are: 1. Browse the browser source with a web browser (insert the URL, if I understand it correctly, I haven't tried that). 2. If you use Twitch, you can use Transparent Twitch Chat Overlay: https://github.com/baffler/Transparent-Twitch-Chat-Overlay Was recommended to try this but I haven't tried this: use some software that will make an OBS chat pop-up Window always-on. (edited)

baffler/Transparent-Twitch-Chat-Overlay

Twitch chat on top of windowed games for single monitor streamers - baffler/Transparent-Twitch-Chat-Overlay

Hey, Ive been having problems while streaming. Im dropping frames but I dont know why. I have a ryzen 5 5600x and 250mb upload speed. I also stream at 720, but I still drop frames

It seems to have worked @TenderSausage , thank you!!

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Any tips to get more FPS in warzone with a 3090? im getting around 110-120 with 1440 with all warzone settings on low

Check if it isn't your CPU being a bottleneck.

🎀떡볶이나리🇰🇷Lil Girl🍡小女儿🌱Brat🍥

Check if it isn't your CPU being a bottleneck.

@KenZowned I concur. What’s the rest of your computer build?

OllieOwl

Thanks

I was looking into interfaces but wondered about a software solution, too - is it not possible to do it via software and using all the audio devices that are connected to my existing sound card?

The issue with doing it with software is that you're gonna have latency between your mic and your headphones and it's gonna trip ya up on ya words

10:05 PM

I'll see if I can find a software solution for ya thougu

10:06 PM

Another option if you're using SLOBS is turning on the monitor option in the mixer

rice_cracker

The issue with doing it with software is that you're gonna have latency between your mic and your headphones and it's gonna trip ya up on ya words

@rice_cracker yeah, I tried monitoring (I just discovered it's an option) on OBS.Live (I don't know if it's not built into OBS). There was a tiny bit of delay but and it did bother me, but just a bit. If you find a fast solution that'd be great so I appreciate that

Note: processing power is not a limit for me. (edited)

Hi. I have a question, I'm able to stream on Twitch with good quality but if I try Youtube it loses 80%+ of frames and locks up OBS to the point where I have to task manager end the program. Has anyone had this issue where Twitch works flawlessly but Youtube doesn't, both using the exact same settings?

TenderSausage

@KenZowned I concur. What’s the rest of your computer build?

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHz

OllieOwl

@rice_cracker yeah, I tried monitoring (I just discovered it's an option) on OBS.Live (I don't know if it's not built into OBS). There was a tiny bit of delay but and it did bother me, but just a bit. If you find a fast solution that'd be great so I appreciate that

Note: processing power is not a limit for me. (edited)

Low delay will most likely have to be solved by an interface. The issue with running it through your computer at all is that it has to go from analog to digital and then digital to analog, creating latency. An interface would pipe the mic directly in forgoing the two layers of dacs

rice_cracker

Low delay will most likely have to be solved by an interface. The issue with running it through your computer at all is that it has to go from analog to digital and then digital to analog, creating latency. An interface would pipe the mic directly in forgoing the two layers of dacs

I did some reading before about audio latency so this makes sense to me. I suppose that I should just get an audio interface, then. Thanks!

OllieOwl

I did some reading before about audio latency so this makes sense to me. I suppose that I should just get an audio interface, then. Thanks!

An interface isn’t the only way, but it is one very direct route.

2:11 PM

You could buy an all-in-one USB mic solution, like a Yeti X or a myriad microphones that offer live monitoring. (edited)

2:13 PM

Rice has consistently pushed interfaces and it’s a good route to go for people who understand the signal chain and how to use recording equipment. He has 10+ years of experience in that realm. For anyone lacking that, it might be difficult getting up to speed quickly.

KenZowned

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHz

What are your FPS expectations?

Rattled

Hi. I have a question, I'm able to stream on Twitch with good quality but if I try Youtube it loses 80%+ of frames and locks up OBS to the point where I have to task manager end the program. Has anyone had this issue where Twitch works flawlessly but Youtube doesn't, both using the exact same settings?

Are you using a multi stream service?

No just ordinary obs

Rattled

No just ordinary obs

So you’re just logging in on the stream tab to either Twitch or YouTube?

Yeah, twitch I did the account connect youtube just with the key (edited)

@TenderSausage I've been wanting to buy one for a while and already did research on one I want to get, so I'd just buy one as I initially planned. Just thought I could get a software solution in the meantime. Thanks for the help so far, I appreciate it

Whose Rice? (edited)

@rice_cracker

OllieOwl

@TenderSausage I've been wanting to buy one for a while and already did research on one I want to get, so I'd just buy one as I initially planned. Just thought I could get a software solution in the meantime. Thanks for the help so far, I appreciate it

Whose Rice? (edited)

Sounds good. Which one did you end up going with?

TenderSausage

Sounds good. Which one did you end up going with?

I didn't buy it yet but I planned on getting the Evo 4 by Audient. It's been a few months since I researched it (I just didn't buy it after deciding) so I think I'll check if there's been anything else that that came out since I've researched it that might be a better solution for me and my preferences before I buy it - and if I don't, I'll just go for it.

Good choice. Those Audients have great preamps. (edited)

TenderSausage

Good choice. Those Audients have great preamps. (edited)

Thanks

I did a lot of research to understand properties, how to judge them and what there is in the market. Was a complete newbie to it before I learned about audio interfaces.

OllieOwl

Thanks

I did a lot of research to understand properties, how to judge them and what there is in the market. Was a complete newbie to it before I learned about audio interfaces.

That’s awesome. I’m sure you’ll be happy with that device.

2:44 PM

Kicks my Traktor Audio 6’s ass, that’s for sure.

2:44 PM

I’m excited to get my GoXLR in a week

2:44 PM

That should be a decent upgrade of functionality

OllieOwl

Thanks

I did a lot of research to understand properties, how to judge them and what there is in the market. Was a complete newbie to it before I learned about audio interfaces.

Just let us know if you run into any issues. I’m sure one of us can help.

Thanks, will do!

TenderSausage

I’m excited to get my GoXLR in a week

Ooh, I heard good things about it.

Rip sorry I keep pushing interfaces

5:12 PM

I'm just very used to them and like them a lot

5:12 PM

They're useful

5:12 PM

Focusrite sponsor me thz

rice_cracker

Rip sorry I keep pushing interfaces

lol, it's not a bad recommendation

5:33 PM

Not trying to put you down or anything, sorry if it came off that way

5:34 PM

It'll be awesome to have another recording-oriented techie around

You're all good

5:40 PM

My background is in live music and recording music not necessarily streaming

5:40 PM

So I'm somewhat unfamiliar with streaming specific equipment but am very familiar with the pro audio space

5:44 PM

What my setup consists of btw

5:46 PM

Frankly overkill and the mic choice is different than what is usually recommended but there's a reason for it

5:48 PM

https://youtu.be/YmTNS9Y5aWw

Zach O

new stream stuff

5:48 PM

Quick demo of my overlays n stuff which also shows the mic quality

Nice! I'm also from a live audio/recording background, so that will be fun to compare notes. Was a drummer for about 10 years, gonna pick it back up again soon. Trying to figure out streaming too, kind of inspired by Matt Heafy and others.

I'm a multi instrumentalist lmao but I record in my bedroom

5:49 PM

Only thing I can't play is drums

5:50 PM

More streamers should use small diaphragm condensers cmv

5:51 PM

Then you don't have to have the big ol boom arm with mic in frame and you don't have it so close to your mouth that you get the proximity effect and have booming low mids

5:51 PM

My mic is like 2.5 ft away from my face and off to the side

I like the close address. It makes me feel like I'm in the studio.

I feel like it's distracting but it's prob personal preference

I won't be taking a picture of my setup bc my desk is a mess lmao

I don’t know where I’m gonna put the GoXLR

5:53 PM

This was my setup a few years ago when I lived with my folks still

5:54 PM

I'll DM ya a track I'm working on rn so you can hear the recording quality tho

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So, is there a way to bypass the 30 minute video restriction on the Nikon D3500?

@JigglesExMachina(DonumExMachina) No, there's not a way to bypass it on the 3500 that I know of. You just have to press a button and the timer resets. You could potentially use an MC-DC1 to do it remotely, like if your camera is behind your monitor on a tripod. (edited)

9:28 PM

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product-archive/remote-cords/mc-dc1-remote-release-cord-%281-meter%29.html

MC-DC1 Remote Release Cord (1 meter) | Nikon

Hmm, alright. I was curious cause I'm looking into dslrs at around that $500 price point and it seems really good, except for no custom FW like the canons, etc.

9:30 PM

Any comparable canons that can just be modified?

There's a big deadzone right at that price point.

I didn't know that

The good stuff is at like $800+

9:30 PM

There are a couple of webcams that are decent at the $250 range

9:31 PM

With lighting, they're really good

I've got a Logitech streamcam right now

9:31 PM

Looking for something I can use for streaming and to take with me that's better than the logi

9:33 PM

Hmm. What would be some good suggestions closer to the $800 part of $800+?

Are you open to a mirrorless?

9:34 PM

Instead of a standard DSLR? (edited)

I... am open to just about anything. I'm not up on camera tech, so I don't really know what a mirrorless camera is

I'd look at the M200

9:36 PM

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/eos-dslr-and-mirrorless-cameras/mirrorless/eos-m200-ef-m-15-45mm-is-stm-kit

Canon U.S.A., Inc. | EOS M200 EF-M 15-45mm IS STM Kit

Create limitless memories with the EOS M200 interchangeable lens camera. Equipped with a 24.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, Eye Detection AF and enhanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the EOS M200 makes it easy to capture high-quality images and videos, all in a compact, mirrorless design.

Interesting

9:39 PM

Are mirrorless generally cheaper than standard DSLR?

Some are, there's a range

9:41 PM

Mirrorless DSLRs are relatively new, but are gaining popularity.

9:41 PM

If you don't value a physical viewfinder, a mirrorless camera should be considered.

I see no necessity in having it be physical.

9:42 PM

Mirrorless still have the 30 minute limit?

I believe there's a Magic Lantern build for the M200

I see one that seems to be all EOS M that still in dev, but there are builds available, alright

The M series has content creation in mind, so I don't believe they have a limit

9:45 PM

I'm checking the documentation

9:45 PM

This is the important bit

9:46 PM

Built-in clean HDMI output

Hot, ok

Snag one of the webcam kits and you should be good: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Webcam-Accessories-Starter-Mark/dp/B08YP4T8JC

Amazon.com : Canon EOS Webcam Accessories Starter Kit for EOS M50 M...

Amazon.com : Canon EOS Webcam Accessories Starter Kit for EOS M50 Mark II, M50, M200 : Camera & Photo

9:51 PM

You can find inexpensive alternatives, but the one above is the Canon kit, so it will work 100%

Right, fair

You'll still need a capture card

I have two, lol

Cool

9:52 PM

No worries there, then

But I also see that the M200 seems to overheat after like an hour or so.

Is that recording, or streaming?

9:52 PM

There's a big difference

Isn't it basically recording and just spitting out a live view of the recording while streaming? That's what I was under the impression would be happening

No, not in this case

Yeah, at least the amazon reviews are saying after about an hour it starts getting really hot

Basically, you're using the camera's glass and sensor to capture a high-quality image, and then passing it out through the HDMI to the capture card without encoding it.

9:55 PM

The capture card recieves uncompressed video and then you use your software (OBS, etc.) to encode it and deliver it to your streaming service.

Fair. Hm

9:56 PM

OH

9:56 PM

It seems the overheating is all happening using USB to stream

The overheating issue is because all that encoding is happening inside the camera as it's being written to the SD card inside.

9:57 PM

If you're encoding 1080p60 content in realtime to an SD card, the camera is doing a lot of work, so it gets hot. Do that for too long, it overheats. (edited)

9:58 PM

Because the camera isn't doing encoding work, only passing the sensor data through the HDMI, it shouldn't overheat.

Right right, ok

Can I ask which capture cards you have? I'm fighting mine.

Oh, I have a kind of cheap one that I bought at first that worked fine until I got my PS5 then it couldn't keep up, then I got an HD60 S which has been fine

10:01 PM

I haven't moved into the 4k ecosystem yet, so

10:01 PM

I run everything at 1080p60 usually

There's no point to going 4K yet.

10:02 PM

Unless you want to make offline content

10:02 PM

Or have really loyal fans that could support the cost, like on Patreon or something. (edited)

Oh no, I meant I don't even watch my own stuff in 4k. My monitors are all still 1080p60, etc.

Oh, same

And with 3 monitors, it would be a big chunk of money to upgrade them all to 4k, I'm sure.

Yeah, I'd have to upgrade all the screens at once, I think

I don't like having different sized monitors, it's weird, lol

I don't mind different sizes, it's different resolutions

10:04 PM

Windows just goes nuts when you have too many mixed resolutions and refresh rates

Yep. I see it every day at work with my users who have laptops but like to dock them with a second monitor

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10:07 PM

Alright, gonna grab an M200 and that kit, as well as an elgato ring light, I've been eyeing that for awhile. I do love work bonuses

That sounds like a serviceable streaming setup

Like I said, I already have a logitech streamcam and some cheaper lights, but this is definitely a big upgrade.

10:09 PM

Don't need to worry about upgrading my Yeti just yet, I don't think

10:09 PM

It still sounds great

The Yeti is fine. The Yeti X isn't worth the upgrade.

The software works with the Yeti X though right? It doesn't seem to with the Yeti

Correct. The Yeti can't interface with Blue Voice or G Hub

10:29 PM

The X can, and don't get me wrong, it sounds good, but so does the regular Yeti

10:29 PM

I own them both, and the X is my main mic until the GoXLR shows up next week, then everything changes again.

Fair enough

@TenderSausage This new camera looks SO much better. Thanks for the suggestion!

JigglesExMachina(DonumExMachina)

@TenderSausage This new camera looks SO much better. Thanks for the suggestion!

Glad it’s working out for you

Yo When watching twitch streams is the point thing to the left of chat that's common a certain plugin? I don't know what it's actually called, otherwise this would be so much easier

4:50 PM

@AnIcedMilk That is a Twitch feature called channel points. (edited)

5:02 PM

https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/channel-points-guide?language=en_US

Aye

Is there a way to use streamdeck to control the zoom of a DSLR that's transmitting through HDMI to a capture card? Or at least a way to temporarily edit the source to make it seem like it's zoomed in?

@JigglesExMachina(DonumExMachina) You can. I've used a second scene that has the same camera source, but I zoomed it in using transformations. Then, you can assign a button on the Streamdeck to toggle both scenes, so that Scene 1 turns off as Scene 2 turns on.

5:23 PM

When you press the button again, the opposite happens; Scene 2 turns off as Scene 1 turns back on

Aha, ok. I see!

I've not found a good way to control the hardware zoom on a camera that isn't designed for that without using proprietary hardware

That makes sense.

The Canon VPR1 might work for the M200

5:25 PM

But it will be slow

5:25 PM

As fast as the lens is capable of zooming, but it will be high quality as it's leveraging the lens (edited)

5:25 PM

With the scene approach, it's digital, but instant

Oh, it's not that kind of pressing. I think the scene change will be best

5:26 PM

It's more of a zoom in on my face when I need to make a point, lol

Yep, scenes would be better

So even MORE hardware isn't necessary right now. I've spent a lot on hardware recently, haha

I hear that

I’m trying to fix my stream resolution at the moment. Here are my OBS stats. When I am not moving in my game (Genshin impact) the graphics are fine, but when I start to move my character at all, the screen becomes grainy and pixelated. It’s still watchable like it’s not some insane pixels but it needs be fixed asap so I would appreciate any ideas on how I can fix this.

Are you running it in windowed, or fullscreen?

fullscreen

Are you running the application as administrator?

the game yeah it makes me

How about OBS?

not today no when i noticed the problem

4:27 AM

would that alone solve the problem?

There's an old thread back a ways https://discord.com/channels/408977299459801088/640838022090457099/843495947802640435

4:27 AM

I believe we needed both to be running as admin to fix the stuttering issue.

okay well thats an easy test i will test that

4:28 AM

thank you ill let u know

No worries

this didnt work, im getting the same issues. Ive been trying tons of stuff but nothing so far.

FIXED IT

8:35 AM

i had everything including obs on max settings so for hours i was turning stuff down to see if the quality would improve

8:35 AM

turns out

8:36 AM

my obs bit rate was at 2500 so i turned it up to 6000 and now its smooth as butter with no pxels

Ray

my obs bit rate was at 2500 so i turned it up to 6000 and now its smooth as butter with no pxels

Nice! Glad it was a simple fix.

5:05 PM

Genshin Impact has had some unique issues, so I'll jot this down for the future.

hi i was wondering on pc is there a software that will record my gameplay, or do i need to buy a capture card

@mayron There are a lot of them. You do not need a capture card to record local gameplay, but there is a performance tax.

6:06 PM

Luckily, most modern graphics cards can handle it

6:07 PM

OBS is a very commonly-used software for this. If you have a webcam, it likely comes with a studio of some kind that will also capture game content.

hmm i have a 3070. i just want to record and not stream

6:07 PM

do you think i’ll be fine?

Nvidia has a feature that will let you do that.

6:07 PM

Right in Geforce Experience

ohh i will look into it thank you

A 3070 is more than enough.

so if i do decide to stream and record, will my 3070 be good too?

Probably. There are more factors when it's not local.

6:09 PM

Internet speeds, etc.

oh okay

@Chorazin Did you catch the Elgato Facecam release yesterday? It's using the same sensor as the Kiyo Pro.

I did see that!

I have zero self-control.

3:05 PM

I got a Wave:3 for cheap on eBay, so I had to get the rest

Goddamn lol

3:13 PM

I'm gonna stick with my GoXLR for audio lol

I'm still waiting for mine! Guitar Center still hasn't shipped it.

3:18 PM

I need to start working on my review videos... I'm starting to collect too many things

can someone recommend me a good hdmi splitter for streaming ps3 games through my capture card? (edited)

@itag Are you looking for a splitter because your capture device doesn't have a pass-through?

yeah it doesnt strip the hdcp or whatever its called

5:51 PM

i have an elgato hd60

Not all splitters strip out the HDCP. It's a really hit-and-miss target, in my experience

5:51 PM

Even some of the same exact model will and won't

yeah i went and bought one in-store and it didnt work so got a refund for it

It's kind of a weird thing.

5:52 PM

With the PS3, I think you could still use composite

5:53 PM

and maybe use a composite to HDMI converter

5:53 PM

that should be free of any HDCP

yeah i have heard of that as a viable option, would still prefer to use a splitter however (edited)

You could use the splitter you have now

5:54 PM

It wouldn't matter at that point

5:54 PM

And would 100% remove HDCP. That's what I'd recommend

i dont have a splitter currently

Oh, you refunded it

5:55 PM

I see that now

6:01 PM

Well, like I said, it's not a 100% on the splitters for which one works, but there are some that usually work.

I was testing out my stream last night and noticed that there was a delay from streamlabs to twitch with about anywhere from 5 seconds to 10 seconds. Is there anyway to decrease the stream delay. Or does it depend on what the download speed and upload speed is?

@Samdeebopbop there’s always going to be some amount of delay. Did you check your stream in Low Latency mode?

@TenderSausage Yeah I did do that and I was seeing it be at 10 but now its around maybe 5 at the most. I know my ISP is decent but not the best.

Unfortunately, it’s somewhat inevitable. What are your ping times from your ISP to Twitch servers?

3:49 AM

https://r1ch.net/projects/twitchtest

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Test your upload bandwidth and connection quality to Twitch

Hello, am new here! Was wondering if anyone here could help me with why I am dropping so many frames during stream? Anywhere between 20%-65%. I stream Modern Warfare & Sea Of Thieves. My graphic settings in game are as low as I can get them in COD & SoT I have frames locked at 120. I have good internet. I use streamlabs obs. Not home at the moment so can not run any tests until tomorrow. Any tips/ advices/ guidance would be greatly appreciated

@𝕃𝕆 Send a message when you're home and we can run some tests

TenderSausage

@𝕃𝕆 Send a message when you're home and we can run some tests

Will do! Thank you!!

just planning a live event, it's pretty small scale for around 50-100 viewers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDFE9MU_pR8 it's capturing footage from the star wars squadrons in game spectate mode. i'm gonna have one from the game in my pc (window capture) i'll have another stream with my elgato capture card from my xbox (game capture) i'll have audio and video from discord for the caster (possibly zoom*) i'll also have 2 more people spectating that will need to stream it to me, whats the best method to get them remotely?

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hi there peeps, quick and deep question how to use vst plugin/voice changers in a dual pc setup using voicemeeter potato.....all this using a single cheap plug and play mic(edited)

Hey, I was hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction for my microphone woes: I have a DSLR stereo microphone (Audio Technica AT9946CM), and bought a TRS to TRRS adaptor (Rode SC4) that I thought would let me use it with my phone/laptop... but it doesn't seem to record audio, and keeps turning the volume down on my android phone / laptop (I assume the device is getting a in-line volume control signal, instead of the audio signal).... Anyone know anything that might help? Or a more appropriate subreddit/discord?

@BlindStein You're going to need a VST host, like Cantable or Reaper. I don't believe Voicemeeter has built-in VST support.

2:25 PM

Cantable has less delay in my experience

2:26 PM

@LSgeo Can you take a picture or send a link to the adaptor you have?

Hey cheers for the reply: The page is here: http://www.rode.com/accessories/sc4 There's a pin out pdf on the page ...

RØDE Microphones - SC4 3.5mm TRS to TRRS adaptor

The SC4 is a high-quality shielded adaptor, designed to allow 3.5mm microphones such as the VideoMic range to connect to TRRS devices.

Is your phone in a case that won't allow the TRRS to seat all the way down?

2:46 PM

The SC4 should work with all smartphones that have a TRRS. Laptops will be hit-and-miss, depending on if they have TRRS female or just a TRS. We'd have to look on the laptop MFG's site.

Hmm, I have a m9t pro. I'm pretty confident it plugs all the way in. I'll take the case off and try the recording app again

Yep, the Mi 9T Pro should work fine (edited)

Oh, well it's recording audio through the external mic to my phone now ... But it's still turning the volume down spontaneously. Must be a dodgy connection or something sending that volume control signal... And it locks my phone when I plug or unplug it

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Oh, interesting...

Yeah it's been wigging me out hardcore ... Potentially from a custom rom, but have the same volume control behaviour on my laptop

Do you have fresh batteries in the mic?

It doesn't use batteries - which again, might be an issue? But ive been assuming it's similar power draw to inline mic headphones

It uses one AA battery, I believe

TenderSausage

@BlindStein You're going to need a VST host, like Cantable or Reaper. I don't believe Voicemeeter has built-in VST support.

So can i use equalizer apo with voicemeeter and in equalizer apo fix my mic issues too if i wanted too? I have a sound cured room but the pc fan and a/c noise is still catching on to the mic

@BlindStein We're fighting the same battle, it sounds like. I've yet to play with VSTs to a large extent because I went the hardware route.

3:33 PM

I'll have to review Equalizer APO and see what it can do

3:34 PM

@LSgeo Check the battery, and then check the attenuation switch and see if that helps.

TenderSausage

@BlindStein We're fighting the same battle, it sounds like. I've yet to play with VSTs to a large extent because I went the hardware route.

I dont have the option of buying since its not available in open market in india atleast

BlindStein

I dont have the option of buying since its not available in open market in india atleast

This is becoming a common issue everywhere, I'm afraid. I'd like to say I'll have time to dig around on this, but I likely won't. I could help with troubleshooting, though.

3:36 PM

I have two charity events this week, so I have to make sure I give everyone enough time

TenderSausage

This is becoming a common issue everywhere, I'm afraid. I'd like to say I'll have time to dig around on this, but I likely won't. I could help with troubleshooting, though.

No problem my dude....appreciate the help though

BlindStein

No problem my dude....appreciate the help though

Though, I have a lot of videos to make in the short term and this could be one I do as well...

3:39 PM

I have some reviews to make

Hey @TenderSausage thanks again for helping me troubleshoot - I think you're looking at a different microphone - I have a AT9946CM. Works perfect with my slr (which it's designed for, so that's good). The attenuation switch on my model triggers the volume weirdness - I suspect the loudness of the switch is enough voltage input to trigger the volume signal, not that I know what the specification for that is

3:42 PM

I'm starting to think it's just incompatibility between the mic and the adaptor, or a dodgy ground or something...

3:43 PM

Ooh, actually a random store page suggests it uses DSLR 5V power supply, maybe the laptop/phone don't do 5v 3.5 mm jacks

3:44 PM

It's supposed to receive its power from the host device

3:44 PM

My guess is the TRRS adaptor is preventing that (edited)

3:45 PM

Does your laptop only have a single 3.5mm?

3:46 PM

Something like this would work on the Laptop: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/

Amazon.com: Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows a...

Amazon.com: Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play No Drivers Needed. (AU-MMSA): Computers & Accessories

Yeah that's a good idea - I'll have a read and try one of those splitters when the shops open. If I remember, I'll post how it turns out. Thanks again.

Actually, that all being said, I think I've found the culprit: Android 3.5 mm headset jack spec max bias voltage is 2.9V, and apparently the AT9946 needs 5V supply. https://source.android.com/devices/accessories/headset/jack-headset-spec.

TenderSausage

Though, I have a lot of videos to make in the short term and this could be one I do as well...

That is good to hear.....do let me know your YT

LSgeo

Actually, that all being said, I think I've found the culprit: Android 3.5 mm headset jack spec max bias voltage is 2.9V, and apparently the AT9946 needs 5V supply. https://source.android.com/devices/accessories/headset/jack-headset-spec.

That would do it.

Does anyone know where i could ask questions about which camera i should get for streaming outside in possibly -25c

@Octopilion Will the camera be exposed to -25c for a long time, or is it for a short period?

2:52 AM

@Octopilion I have a ton of questions, actually, but one at a time

so my plans is to be smithing under my gazebo in the winter

2:59 AM

sessions are usually 2-3 hours

3:02 AM

its going to have tarps all around it

3:02 AM

but i can't see the temps being in the positives

What do you intend to use to push the stream up? PC, phone, etc?

pc

4:32 AM

i have a poop pc that i don't mind using outside

you can spam me with all your questions though

5:06 AM

i will answer them to the best of my abilities

I was initially looking at something like a a6300 or a x-t2 or higher but considering the environment I thought maybe an action cam would work?

5:17 AM

The only issue with an action cam would be the lack of light in the winter

-25c is the low end of the operating range for GoPros and the Sony action cams. Honestly, a GoPro wouldn’t be a bad option.

2:32 PM

The Hero 9 has a media kit that adds an HDMI out to the camera with clean output

2:33 PM

They also do pretty well in low light

2:34 PM

I think an a6300 is risky, but will give you the best visual quality

2:35 PM

If you could build an enclosure with a lens hole, the camera will probably generate enough heat to keep it running at low temp.

so like getting an insolated lunch box and cutting a hole in it kinda?

Yeah, ammo box, an old shoe box, literally anything with rigid walls to keep some ambient heat in

2:51 PM

it won't take much

2:52 PM

It doesn't have to be insulated, but a small insulated cooler (even a cheap styrofoam one from the grocery store) would add a ton of heat entrappment

2:53 PM

I've used rigid insulation board in the past. 3/4" R-Tech sheets are like $4 for a 2'x4' panel.

2:54 PM

Rigid insulation is nice because it's really light, but has a high r-value for insulation.

I'll give that a shot once winter rolls around

5:19 PM

now i just need to find a used camera

The left side is obviously underpowered but to the point where that side of my Face is dark

1:52 AM

Does not get better with more exposure

@TenderSausage So yeah

That's a Kiyo?

2:59 AM

Oh, its a small ring light

Guava

3:03 AM

bit.ly/GuavaRingLight

3:03 AM

Yes, I made a shortlink for it

3:03 AM

ngl if I ain't have little over 70 I would get a Kiyo

3:03 AM

or whatever that razer cam is

3:07 AM

@TenderSausage So yeah it's a bit unbalanced

Are you using the tripod light as a fill, or to light up your face?

like as a green screen light thing

3:19 AM

but it spreads onto my face since it's on my pc

3:19 AM

I'd move the tripod light closer to your camera and use it as a key light, and don't worry about a fill light for now.

it's uhhh

And maybe lower the brightness some

I don't have a spot to put it

3:21 AM

Deadass, there's no room

The setting you want isn't on that screen

this is in logitech G Hub

3:22 AM

You can bring the exposure up a lot

3:22 AM

but it should only need a little more than you have now

3:23 AM

Could you tape the tripod to the back of your TCL TV so it's hanging above your Logitech camera?

3:23 AM

String?

TenderSausage

Could you tape the tripod to the back of your TCL TV so it's hanging above your Logitech camera?

wall mount.

3:23 AM

it's on dumbass notches

Command strip hooks?

3:25 AM

Hey, that's not bad

3:25 AM

the side of my head not being lit once got a mean comment lmao

3:25 AM

so I been trying to get S tier lighting

3:27 AM

So yeah....

I’ve got a lot of janky, half-ass mounting solutions going over here.

Lets just say Dresser as desk.

If you find some spare change, Small Rig stuff makes some good articulating mounts for hot shoe and 1/4”-20 thread mount.

TenderSausage

If you find some spare change, Small Rig stuff makes some good articulating mounts for hot shoe and 1/4”-20 thread mount.

I got like 70 so

3:30 AM

Plus I got a 3d printer

A 3d-printed cold shoe mount on top of your monitor

it'd block my tv a bit sadly but i could slap it on the second one

3:31 AM

then again low monitor

The second monitor position would be fine

time to go on thingiverse

3:32 AM

this beat throwing me off