How to Record Sound in OBS Without Including Visuals

The question is: How do I record sound in OBS without taking it out?

I’m not exactly sure what you mean by “without taking it out,” but to record just the sound of your microphone or computer, you would follow these steps:

Setting Up Your Recording Scene

To record the sound from your microphone or your computer in OBS, you need to set up your scene properly. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Step 1: Create Your Scene

First, open OBS and start by creating your recording scenario. Ensure that your recording settings are correct before moving on to the next step.

Step 2: Choose the Correct Audio Capture Source

Once your scene is set up, you need to select the right audio source to record. There are two options to choose from:

Audio Input Capture: This will capture sound from your microphone, which is useful if you are recording a podcast, voice-over, or just a pure audio recording. Audio Output Capture: This will capture sound from your computer's audio output, which is perfect for recording any sounds that are played on your system, such as video audio or background music.

Step 3: Exclude Display Capture

To ensure that only audio is recorded and no video is included, make sure to uncheck the “Display Capture” option. This will allow your recording to have a blank screen, showing only the captured audio.

Step 4: Configure Audio Mixer Settings

After setting the audio source and excluding display capture, you need to configure the audio mixer in OBS. Here’s what to do:

Open the Audio Mixer from the settings menu. Turn on the audio source you selected, whether it is “Audio Input Capture” or “Mic/Aux.” For microphone recordings, this would be “Mic/Aux.” For audio output recordings, it would be “Audio Output Capture.” Adjust the volume levels of the active sources to ensure clear and high-quality audio during the recording.

Final Steps Before Recording

Before starting your recording, double-check the following:

Ensure that your microphone or audio output device is properly set as the active input or output device. Verify that OBS is set to record from the appropriate audio source. Make sure that the recording settings in OBS are configured to record audio only and not video.

Once everything is set, you can start your recording. Your final recording will show a black screen with only the recorded audio playing back.

Conclusion

This should answer your question on how to record sound in OBS without including visuals. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out for more help.