Steps To Mute Discord In OBS
If you're looking to mute Discord audio in OBS while recording or streaming, this video outlines two reliable methods to keep your voice chat private or prevent it from interfering with your content. Whether you're sharing gameplay, conducting interviews, or just want cleaner audio output, muting Discord in OBS is a simple yet essential step.
The first method involves adjusting your settings directly from the Discord app. Start by opening Discord and logging in. Navigate to the bottom-left corner and click the gear icon to access User Settings. From there, scroll down to "Voice & Video." Under the "Output Device" section, change the audio output to a different device—such as headphones or virtual audio cables—that is not captured by OBS. This ensures that while you can still hear Discord conversations through your preferred output, OBS won’t pick up the audio unless that specific device is also being captured.
The second method is to configure the OBS Audio Mixer itself. With both Discord and OBS running, identify which audio source in OBS is capturing Discord sound. It might be labeled something generic like "Desktop Audio" or a more specific name like "Voice Chat" or "Discord." Once identified, you can either mute the source directly from the OBS mixer by clicking the speaker icon, or lower the volume slider to zero. This method allows more flexibility, especially if you want to mute or unmute Discord at different points during your recording or livestream.
Both methods serve the same purpose, and your choice depends on whether you want a blanket mute via Discord settings or more control through OBS.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:12 Muting Discord via output device settings
0:44 Using OBS Audio Mixer to mute Discord
0:59 Conclusion
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