How to Record Screen with OBS Studio (Best Settings for Beginners)
obs studio screen recording with audio
Recording your screen with crisp video and clear audio doesn’t have to be complicated. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to record your screen using OBS Studio — with system sound and mic audio — the clean and beginner-friendly way.
Whether you're making tutorials, capturing online classes, or recording gameplay, this method gives you full control over what you capture, without needing a paid tool.
We’re covering:
How to set up Display Capture (full screen or a specific window)
How to capture internal audio and microphone together
How to configure OBS audio settings so your voice is clear and in sync
How to avoid common issues like black screen, lag, or no sound
Best output settings for smooth recordings with small file sizes
No webcam? No problem. This video focuses only on screen and audio, so it’s super lightweight and simple to follow — even if you’re opening OBS for the first time.
00:00:00 Introduction to OBS Studio
00:00:29 Understanding Scenes and Sources
00:01:17 Audio Mixer Explained
00:01:52 Video and Output Settings Configuration
00:03:01 Recording Settings and Format
00:03:53 Configuring Audio Input
00:04:54 Creating a Scene and Adding Sources
00:07:20 Starting and Stopping the Recording
00:08:14 Checking the Final Recording
00:09:03 Preview of Future Tutorials
Need to install OBS first? Watch this first → • how to download and install obs studio on ...
Download OBS Studio (free & official): https://obsproject.com
FAQ
Q: Can I record system sound and mic together?
Yes, I show how to set both correctly — no extra software needed.
Q: Does this work on laptops and desktops?
Absolutely. If your machine runs OBS, this works.
Q: I'm not recording my webcam. Is that fine?
Totally. This video is meant for clean, screen + audio only.
Q: My recording is laggy. Will this fix it?
Yup. I explain the best settings to keep it smooth, even on low-end systems.
Voice + Screen, in perfect sync.
Make content your way — with zero guesswork.