Muting Discord on OBS (Open Broadcasting Software) is a great way to eliminate background noise and distractions while streaming or recording videos. This can be especially useful if you use Discord to communicate with your team or audience during a stream. In this article, we will go over the steps to mute Discord on OBS, so you can focus on your stream and not be distracted by notifications or other sounds from Discord.
1. Open OBS and add a new scene
The first step in muting Discord on OBS is to open the software and create a new scene. To do this, click on the “+” button in the bottom left corner of the main OBS window. This will open a new window where you can name your new scene.
2. Add an audio input capture
Next, you will need to add an audio input capture to your scene. This will allow you to select the audio source you want to mute. To do this, click on the “+” button in the Sources section of the main OBS window, and select “Audio Input Capture” from the menu.
3. Select your Discord audio source
Once the audio input capture is added to your scene, you must select the Discord audio source you want to mute. To do this, click on the “Properties” button in the Sources section of the main OBS window. In the “Device” dropdown menu, select the audio source that corresponds to your Discord app.
4. Mute the Discord audio source
Now that you have selected the Discord audio source, you can mute it by clicking on the “Mute” button in the “Audio” section of the Properties window. This will prevent any sound from Discord from being picked up by OBS.
5. Test your setup
Before you start streaming or recording, you should test your setup to ensure that the Discord audio source is properly muted. To do this, start a test stream or recording and speak into your microphone. If you hear no sound from Discord, your setup is working correctly.
Conclusion
muting Discord on OBS is a simple and effective way to eliminate background noise and distractions while streaming or recording videos. By following these steps, you can easily set up your OBS to mute the Discord audio source, so you can focus on your stream and not be distracted by notifications or other sounds from Discord.
