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Oh mb its just that your so useful.
Does anyone know how to add a image in Starting soon?
I already said, with an image source
With a capture card
from this log you seem to be getting a decent amount of rendering lag regardless of your settings, which makes me think it may not be related strictly to your encoder settings. what are you recording in these trials?
An overview of OBS Studio's Studio Mode can be found here: https://obsproject.com/wiki/OBS-Studio-Overview#studio-mode
it’s just gameplay footage of football manager 2024 + my webcam
may want to check and see if you still get lag recording other programs, or if there's something else in particular that's slowing down your machine. you should be able to do 1080p60 x264 with no issues at all, but it looks like you're hitting lag even at those parameters
okay okay, i’ll give it a go! thank you! should i send my log files after?
if you're still hitting issues, sure. you should also probably remove those remaining window capture sources and replace them with macos screen captures, as window capture can be a drain on resources
Hello
Why wouldn't OBS pick up an audio signal from my decks?? My laptop is picking up because I can record audio in logic. I set the input to my interface and nothing. You lot need to do some bug fixes
Is it true there are issues with HEVC? Black/Corrupt frames?
where'd you see that?
How can you see chat without closing OBS or opening youtube?
(I also meant to post this in windows support but it's kinda the same question regardless of platform I guess lol)
fair, thanks
np
Nope. After I finishwd everything. (sorry for the delayed answer… had a family issue here last week)
Hi, i cannot use CTRL + C CTRL + V or any keyboard shourtcuts in browser panels in OBS (chat, or anything else) and when i use right click, i cant see some options, what you can see on screenshot
Do you mean Command-C and Command-V?
The missing text only seems to happen in the Czech translation. I'll let the team know that's happening
Yes sorry 😄 I'm still used to using the shortcut ctrl c ctrl v and such 😄
That translate and shortcuts worked some time before, but i think that mistake is here some months.
Oh, thanks for really quick answer
Can you please send a log?
- No Output Session
- Third-Party Plugins (2)
Apple M2 Pro 10 Core 3480 MHz - OK! / Apple Apple M2 Pro (not in benchmark DB)
Thank you
I updated to OBS last week, had one great stream with it and now it wont open at all
I restarted the computer several times and tried re-installing obs to no avail
did you add any custom docks to kick.com?
I dont stream to kick
Please manually upload your log file.
(Windows)
- Press WinKey+R to open the Run dialog
- Paste the following into the box and hit OK:
%APPDATA%\obs-studio\logs - Find the desired log file (usually the latest) and drag/drop it into this channel.
Linux logs: ~/.config/obs-studio/logs
macOS logs: ~/Library/Application Support/obs-studio/logs
- macOS 13.3 (OK)
- No Output Session
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
- No Scenes/Sources
Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz - OK! / Apple Apple M2 Max (not in benchmark DB)
A crash log is required to investigate the cause of your issue. Please upload the most recent crash log.
- In Finder, click the Go menu
- Select Go To Folder, and type in
~/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/ - Upload the file prefixed
OBS_with the most recent date (format is year-month-day)
I don't have a diagnostic reports folder
if you move the file countdownadaptivetime.lua from the folder it's in (like, just move it to another folder), does obs launch correctly
I'm not sure where that is
let me look for it I installed that like over two years ago
okay I moved it
going to try restarting and see if it works
no luck
even in safe mode
the only other thing I can think to do is update my OS but i've been seeing issues with sonoma and obs as well?
!settings
ok, go in the folder below, rename the basic folder to basic-backup and check if you can then open
To find OBS Studio's settings files, look in the following OS-specific locations:
- Windows: Press Windows+R →
%APPDATA%\obs-studio - macOS: In Finder, press Shift-Cmd-G →
~/Library/Application Support/obs-studio - Linux:
~/.config/obs-studio
(if it does open, your scene collection won't be there, but don't worry, it's in the backup folder)
renamed, going to restart again and see if it works
thanks for your help
Okay it opened this time! @plucky zenith
but yea nothing is here
do I just have to import?
well, yeah, but that means the issue is with the scene collection
so if you just re-import it, it'll probs still be an issue
can you go in the old basic folder, in the scenes folder and upload here the scene collection file in question?
pretty sure it's not, can you show me the files you have there?
you don't remember what was the name of the one you used?
I think it is just Untitled
yup
My scenes aren't overly complicated so I can start over from scratch if I have to
this is 5 scenes ith no source in either
could I try importing and just seeing if it works first?
sure
ya dang instantly have issues
alright well I guess I see what I'm doing today, thanks for your help!
should I fully delete everything that has to do with OBS? I'm having issues just adding sources
it was hanging up just opening settings for cam link 4k, I restarted and it seems better
that's not accurate. i don't see exactly what issue you're having, but if you want to troubleshoot something just send a clean log
!maccleanlog
To help resolve your issue, we need to view a log file from a fresh launch of OBS Studio containing an output session. Follow these instructions to upload a clean log file:
- Restart OBS Studio first!
- Start your stream/recording replicating any issues (meaning having any games/apps open and captured, etc.)
- Stop your stream/recording after 30 seconds or after the issue has occurred
- Click the Help menu → Log Files → Upload Current Log File
- Paste the URL into this Discord channel
No prob ☺️
How can you see chat without closing OBS or opening youtube?
Guys, is there a way to make OBS not hog 400-500 CPU no the mac?
You can copy yt’s chat url address as a Dock in OBS
?
I take it you are live on YT correct?
When you click to « chat as tab » on yt, it opens the chat in a separate browser and that has an url address. You can copy that either as a Browser source in OBS (to show in the overlay as well) or ina DOCK (up there in OBS) to have it displayed for you.
@forest axle Is the implementation of OBS on the mac self contained ? or does it actually depend on anything else outside .. like outside OBS app but with in Mac shared library domain. When i was checking the OBS code (not that i am an expert), i realized that the implementations for pretty much everything is present with in the repo, from sources to encoders and whatnot. If we are observing the frame pacing issue on some macs, some M1/M2/M3 macs, M3 being untested as of now perhaps, how can we read into this ? is there anything present on Mac side which might be causing issue ? or is it strictly OBS ? (provided we rule out the harware we are using like Elgato) ?
I just tested the 1440p 60fps recording with Camtasia (Watermarked Trial) and the 30 mins recording did not have any issues
the short answer is you just won't ever get perfect frame capture with OBS because that's not how OBS is designed. OBS is designed to composite a bunch of things together and then output a steady stream of frames. it's not designed to catch every single frame no matter what. so drops are basically inevitable
the longer answer is i haven't looked at the code for av capture and how OBS deals with timing in detail, so i don't really know to what extent issues are in macOS land and to what extent they might be in OBS land
well my longer answer was shorter than my short answer
but anyway
ya, i read about this and also i guess from your replies on the channel. but usually if the underneath hardware is really capable there won't come a chance to drop/duplicae frames just to ensure there is a steady stream right
Fair enough.
in theory, hardware can be plenty capable but drops will still happen due to just normal timing issues. say the device produces a frame immediately after a program like OBS delivers a frame for its own output, and then delivers a new frame just before the OBS-like program starts creating its next frame. that's a drop that can happen when everything is operating normally
i couch that as "an OBS-like program" because again, i haven't looked at the code in question for OBS
understood.
I do not know how many others are facing issues on Silicon Macs out there but my concern is this. If its not considered as a problem, it wont be looked into. I can surely wait for that improvement on OBS side but if there is no task or PR around it as of now, the hope for getting a solution for this in near future is pale. I do not know what to do here ..
i mean considering that it is a problem in the first place.
Even on the new PR i have tested, the frame lag is consistant for over 1 mins .. 1-2 mins when it happens. But for 6 mins or so straight (multiple times) i do not see a problem at all and its definitely a great imrovement for sure
was wondering if its even worth considering for a case of investigation
Even on the new PR i have tested
Which of the two new sources did you test? Both?
I have tested both sources. The Video Capture Device has been a bit worse compared to the current stable. The Capture Card Device is most promising. It records perfect when it does, but 2 times (in 15 mins recording) it went laggy for a 1-2 min period and came back to normal .. its the best recording i had on M3
have you posted a sample of the lag anywhere?
in any case, if you think you're seeing an issue, the best thing to do is post detailed documentation (in this case, logs and clips or vods) and steps so it can be looked at. if you're indeed seeing 1-2 minute periods of lag with 5-6 minute periods of no dropped frames, that could certainly be an issue
Can i share you 2:16 min video uploaded to youtube which had that lag ?
I kept it as proof .. just in case
I only shared the details on the PR but not posted the video for sure @forest axle
perfect capture of all frames is impossible for OBS to do except for any source where OBS is also in control of the frames itself (e.g. a media source)
the pacing of frames is usually determined by an external system that runs at its own pace - game capture on windows copies an available frame on its own clock (which is not synced to the games frame rate), webcam frames are delivered at whatever pace the operating system can achieve in interplay with the actual hardware, etc.
I see.
so there are untold possibilities of when a frame in OBS might be rendered but the source was not able to deliver a new frame perfectly on time
the only way to achieve that would be to make OBS' rendering be tethered to the frame rate/pacing of a source
so OBS would wait for the source to generate and frame and do nothing in between, but then you'd run into trouble with other sources running on different clocks as well
if you just want to capture the video from a capture card at almost perfect frame-pacing, you'd need to write an app that writes a frame every time the OS says "hey, got a new frame from the webcam for you"
but you wouldn't be able to do much else
Understood
it's unfortunate, but those are the limits given to us by the systems
in theory you could run OBS at 3x the frame rate of a source, increasing the chance that you'll "capture" every incoming frame on time, but then you'd have lots of duplicated frames again
and you'd need to record/stream either at 180fps or run a custom pull-down output that generates 60fps from that, but then you'll possibly run into frame-pacing issues again
This would be translating one problem into another.
the capture card source is a possible solution to this, but it only works well with a streaming/recording frame rate that is a multiple of the source frame rate and requires the device to keep pace
but the system is async, macOS gets a frame off the device and notifies us about it and we then store that single frame for OBS to render, if there's a slight judder (e.g. the next callback comes in after 16.7ms instead of 16.666ms) it will have missed OBS' render loop
we have no control about when macOS will deliver us frames however
i see. ya, its what i wanted to narrow down to, i guess that explains stuff a lot more now
the classic webcam source stores all frames in an async buffer in CPU memory
so if a webcam is too slow or its frame pacing is uneven, OBS can always take a frame from that buffer - the capture card source is unbuffered and keeps the image data in GPU memory
i was unable to pinpoint where the issue is, theoretically the M3 macs are supposed to be superior on paper, but the nitty gritty things involve in between, i suspected may or may not cause the issue. Now that you explained it it makes a bit more sense @pearl yacht
I see.
From the perspective of having hope that someday the recording turns out more smoother, is there a chance that Mac may improve things on its end with more updates over the next year or so .. that may eventually help in terms of getting frames with in the 16.7ms bounds ? hypothetically i mean
not that they would go fix it for sure .. LOL
not with UVC devices
you'd need clock support and buffering
so you buffer all frames and have associated source frame timestamps so OBS can pull those in correctly
and even that is not necessarily perfect
especially as in streaming we are required to deliver a frame in time for the stream
one more q i have is .. i was able to pull it off with Camtasia, the 1440p 60fps without hiccups using same Mac .. you mean to say its exclusively device oriented software that deviates from the vision of OBS like .. do not stop but keep the stream going kind ?
it depends on many factors
you could in theory keep a large buffer of frames and thus even out any possible delayed frames to a degree
but we're talking about large buffers, like 10s worth of frames
I see.
and then you'd have to hope that your source never incurs more than 10s worth of delayed frames
thats tricky as well, we cannot say for sure that its the bound
software that's explicitly designed to make recordings from a single source can do a lot of things that OBS isn't designed to
yep, because recordings allow you to wait and gather all frames before writing one to the output
but say you want to stream a video of a capture card and a webcam - one delivers frames at 60fps always in time (e.g. roughly 5ms after OBS' own frame clock), but the other struggles to keep it up and is realistically more like 28.9fps
OBS will be able to "get" every frame from the capture card, but if the webcam is unbuffered, it will regularly miss some frames of the webcam
because OBS cannot wait for each of them to deliver something when streaming
True, the problem with streaming is real time, but when i am talking, i am only talking about recording.
yeah OBS isn't designed for recording
Are Elgato devices usually buffered or not .. in general , i have no clue
it's designed for streaming, but you can choose to dump the stream to disc
ah i understood now what you are meaning
for recording you'd not have an independent render loop
or at least have the chance to tether it to a "master" source
the devices don't buffer, they process (e.g. tonemap) but they run on their own internal clock
I see.
another aspect is that our buffer for webcams is CPU-based (we copy the frame data into CPU memory) which then requires uploading the frame data to the GPU when OBS actually renders it
the capture card source just keeps a reference to the webcam image (whether that's CPU or GPU based is up to macOS) and then just tell macOS to use that as a texture for rendering
that process is quite fast on Apple Silicon because of the unified memory but still incurs some overhead vs. just using IOSurfaces
So essentially thats why the capture card device output is by far the best looking (as observed by me when recording)
well it incurs some colour inaccuracy because we have to convert the webcam image to BGRA (so that a texture can be created from it) - whether that looks "better" is open to opinion, but it's fast processing-wise
less moving parts, more immediate
but requires the UVC source to be beefy enough to deliver frames in time for OBS' own frame rate
alas UVC is more or less synonymous with "webcam" on macOS, so you can't use HDR or other more advanced features with it - we reported this to Apple already and specifically mentioned modern capture cards as a use-case so we'll have to see if there will be any improvements to that
Got it @pearl yacht
Thank you for all your explanations. That made my understanding a bit better about these things. Appreciate you all.
Also just for the sake of completeness, do you want me to share the 2:16 min clipping on youtube for the Capture Card Device output i have cut .. can it even help you in some way ?
Hello! I'm using OBS on a Mac with an M1 ultra. It makes my computer DRAG, especially when I've been streaming for a bit. It's worse when I'm running multiple chrome application captures, but even trying other captures I'm having major performance issues. I have don all of the easy optimization Google could find me. Any help pointing me in the right direction
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- Start your stream/recording replicating any issues (meaning having any games/apps open and captured, etc.)
- Stop your stream/recording after 30 seconds or after the issue has occurred
- Click the Help menu → Log Files → Upload Current Log File
- Paste the URL into this Discord channel
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I've been having constant issues with a mac mini and the continuity camera (iPhone 14) where the camera isn't being picked up, rather it's a mirror of the iPhone. The iPhone and Mac Mini are hard wired as well. Even after updating all devices (and OBS), we're unable to get the iPhone camera view, this is happening every few weeks. I have other clients using OBS, Continuity Cam and some sort of OS and it doesn't seem to happen with them. Anyone have any suggestions on settings or other troubleshooting steps I can take for my mac mini user?
The mirror of the iPhone will come up with the iPhone's name in the devic elist
Whereas the continuity camera will come up as the iPhone's name followed by "Camera"
Like, my phone is called Princeps, so Continuity Camera comes up as "Princeps Camera"
Continuity Camera only shows up when the iPhone is unlocked and both the iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same iCloud account on the same Wi-Fi network. Are all these conditions met?
They are!
I can have her take a screenshot, but when we last went through this process, the continuity camera said "iPhone Camera" for the device - but it displayed the mirror of the phone.
Her? I thought it was your computer o.o
So sorry - It's a client who I work with. I have other clients with a similar set up but most are running with Macbook Pro. The trend I see with them when an update happens is they just need to re-select the camera option (as you mentioned --> Princeps Camera) and they're good to go. Client using mac mini... even if there are no updates, she randomly hits the screen mirror and camera option isn't available or it will show "iPhone Camera" (name of her device)
i need help, 1. literally i messed up the recording settings that it records in pixels and so laggy, i am unable to reset the settings to deafult... ( how do I do this?)
- when I had the deafult settings , it would still not record in high quality especially gameplays
system: macOS Sonoma
Version 14.2.1
For high-quality, no fuss recordings, use the recording quality presets in Simple Mode:
- In OBS Settings → Output, set the Output Mode to Simple
- In the Recording section, choose Indistinguishable Quality as the Recording Quality
- Set your Video Encoder to a hardware encoder, if available
thats way better
but still
doesn't look high quality
its better than the deafult settings
but gameplay videos arent high quality
can you please give me the best settings for gaming videos
what about them isn't 'high quality'
seems more like 720p
rather than 1080
you got what i mean?
To help resolve your issue, we need to view a log file from a fresh launch of OBS Studio containing an output session. Follow these instructions to upload a clean log file:
- Restart OBS Studio first!
- Start your stream/recording replicating any issues (meaning having any games/apps open and captured, etc.)
- Stop your stream/recording after 30 seconds or after the issue has occurred
- Click the Help menu → Log Files → Upload Current Log File
- Paste the URL into this Discord channel
if the resolution is too low, then you can just raise the resolution
How can you see chat without closing OBS or opening youtube?
if you connect your account in settings > stream, you'll get a chat dock
I’ll see if it works.
If I want to stream on Bago, I have a Apple MacBook using this site will it work because I’m having trouble connecting it
I have to think to stream
Hi! So this has been an ongoing issue for months. I went years without any problems and now they’re starting. Anyway, I stream on Twitch through Elgato and regular OBS on my 2019 iMac. My internet is completely fine, as my Mom is able to work, but I can’t. The second I go live, the frames drop and my “kbps” goes straight into the red making the stream lag. I have the lowest possible settings for 1080p, and need help cause I can’t do what I love to do anymore with this ongoing issue. Thanks!
i need help to get my desktop audio working
does any one mid sitting in a call with me and helping set up obs
!new
no, support is done in public, not in calls.
there's a few good starting guides below, if you have more specific questions, don't hesitate to ask
✨ If you're new to OBS Studio:
- follow the Quick Start Guide to set up your first scene and get streaming/recording
- learn more about the interface in the Overview Guide
- follow the Stream Layout Tutorial series to create a stream-friendly layout, including setting up alerts and a chat box
🎞️ If you prefer to learn with videos, check out:
- our OBS Studio Tutorials video series presented by EposVox
- EposVox's OBS Studio Master Class series
- Nerd or Die's How to Stream with OBS Studio series
Hey @plucky zenith let me know when you’re available! I’m not sure who’s the best with Apple, but I see you’re everywhere. 😂
Hi, has anyone found a decent fix for Premiere editing? I'm editing a feature that was recorded through OBS with multitrack audio. Editing one video feed on its own can cause quite a bit of lag, but when I have to layer multiple OBS videos over each other, it essentially becomes unplayable.
any adobe settings I should be messing with? proxies? or just drop premiere and switch editors entirely? would like to make it work if possible
If your stream is disconnecting or OBS Studio reports dropped frames, follow our Stream Connection Troubleshooting guide for details on how to reduce these issues.
Is there a human I can have a conversation with instead? 😂
read the guide the bot linked
Will do, but more than likely this is the same from online.
what do you mean the same from online?
Your website
I don't have a website
No no I meant OBS 😂
it's the stream connection guide, which has all that can be done about stream connection
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
More of a #tech-talk question as it isn’t Mac-specific. Try reasking there
To help resolve your issue, we need to view a log file from a fresh launch of OBS Studio containing an output session. Follow these instructions to upload a clean log file:
- Restart OBS Studio first!
- Start your stream/recording replicating any issues (meaning having any games/apps open and captured, etc.)
- Stop your stream/recording after 30 seconds or after the issue has occurred
- Click the Help menu → Log Files → Upload Current Log File
- Paste the URL into this Discord channel
@nova lichen could you do a quick log following those instructions above? Thank you
Trying to run a few tests with a friend rn. I’ll get back to you. @neon lily
How to activate sython-client on mac?
Looking to get a Mac Mini for a streaming PC will the 256G 8G Ram M2 be more than enough as a streaming PC? Or is it worth it to upgrade to the 512G 16G Ram for double the price? Around $1000
My setup is….
Main PC is a 3080ti build but struggles to play call of duty Warzone on 1440p and stream at the same time I’m having to cap at 100fps and turn down all my in game settings while streaming in order for stream to look good ….
Beacn Mix Create
Beacn Mic
Elgato Facecam
Elgato key light
Elgato stream deck plus
Native instruments Machine
27” 1440p 165hz Asus main screen
27” 1080p 165hz Asus 2nd monitor
what version of macOS are you using?
I need help please. I have the latest version of Mac and a hd 60 s
On macOS, some older Elgato capture devices may not be supported or require workarounds to use with OBS Studio:
- Game Capture HD and HD60 are not compatible with Apple Silicon-based Macs. On Intel-based Macs, use the Elgato Game Capture app in full screen, then capture it with a macOS Screen Capture/Window Capture source
- HD 60S is not compatible with Apple Silicon-based Macs. On Intel-based Macs, use the OBS Link app
- HD 60S+, HD 60X, Cam Link are compatible with all Macs and can be captured with a Video Capture source. Make sure you are using a USB 3-compliant USB cable or adapter, connected directly to your Mac if possible
I did download the obs link but it required me to download obs
And obs is not working
in what way is OBS not working? if there's an error message can you copy it here?
Eglato HD60S does not work with silicon mac, would need at least the HD60S+
we don't know if they're on apple silicon yet
It used to work a year ago now it doesn’t
my bad, I thought they were when they said they were on the latest verstion of mac
no worries, they might've meant that, we'll see
you haven't posted any OBS error messages yet, i don't understand what your problem is with OBS itself
now you need to copy and paste that URL into this channel
- macOS 11.7 (OK)
- No Output Session
Intel Core i5-5257U @ 2.70GHz - Below minimum requirements / Intel Iris Xe - Possible bottleneck
What does that mean
thanks! nothing yet, let me take a look-see
looks like elgato's utility relies on ndi, and OBS can't find your NDI plugin
i would try installing obs-ndi directly
click on the obs-ndi-4.13.0-macos-universal.pkg link on this page and run the pkg installer
can you restart OBS and see if it finds the device now?
As Streamlabs Desktop is not maintained by the OBS Project, we are unable to provide support for it. For help with Streamlabs Desktop, visit the Streamlabs Support Center.
Note: You can also use Streamlabs wide selection of on-screen widgets directly in OBS Studio. To learn how, follow Stream Layout Tutorial 2: Alerts & Chat Box.
I officially quit. I legitimately cannot figure this out. It’s an OBS problem and there isn’t anyone who answers forums or calls. My ISP has said over and over that there’s no issue at all. I even asked again today. My computer isn’t the issue. Everything is updated. I lowered my bitrate, NOTHING WILL WORK!
Hey I need help!!!
My computer updated and I can’t get my web utility to open with OBS anymore. What do I do?
i dont know why my chat is so blurry, someone please help
Nobody will reply to you? I asked you for a log yesterday that you said you would get today
I still haven’t seen that log
That’s Windows, not macOS
Hop over to #windows-support
What web utility?
- 0.1% Encoder Overload
- Dynamic Bitrate
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz - OK! / ATI Technologies Inc. AMD Radeon Pro 555X OpenGL Engine (not in benchmark DB)
@neon lily
Thanks. Did the disconnect occur during this session?
It’s happened everyday since August 😂
Oh, there's the answer
You're trying to stream with the hardware encoder
That can't be done on Intel Macs
It isn't
According to the log, it's Apple VT Hardware H.264
I suggest you re-run the auto config wizard
Please run the OBS auto-configuration tool. To use the auto-config, click on the Tools menu in OBS, select Auto-Configuration Wizard, and then just follow the on-screen directions. You can use this tool to get a set baseline settings for your hardware, and adjust as necessary from there.
No a friend and I changed it to that to try and find the issue. Until recently I’ve had it at x264 for years.
Well, I'd like to see what happens when you set it to x264 at any rate. Could you run the auto config wizard, restart OBS Studio, then try another session until it disconnects, and send the log?
I'll keep looking through this log for any other things that might need tweaking
- 0.3% Dropped Frames
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz - OK! / ATI Technologies Inc. AMD Radeon Pro 555X OpenGL Engine (not in benchmark DB)
Actually check this
Only 0.3% dropped
Which is basically what you get at the start of a stream session
Does it go red pretty quickly after that?
That VOD is from days ago
I'm not interested in days ago, I know you were having a problem days ago
I want to know what has come of the advice I've given you today
Well, that's expected if you're using hardware encoding, so for the time being let's leave it on x264 and see what other factors are at play
This. Since August I’ve altered my settings to try and make it work. I started with x264, and gone back to it multiple times. The same problem persists.
I changed my settings because that lag happened with x264 regardless.
Yes, but x264 is the only encoder on Intel Macs that supports constant bit rate, which Twitch requires. The hardware encoder does not support it so the bit rate goes up and down erratically which causes Twitch to disconnect you, which shows up as a red box in OBS Studio
So we can at least eliminate that cause of the red box
Now what about CBR?
Do you possibly have a list of every single setting I should have for 1080p and I can try tomorrow and report back?
I do, hang on, gotta find the link
OBS Community. This may take some time...I would like to record Blender tutorials using OBS on my Mac M2. I have downloaded OBS and have installed a .lua script to be able to zoom and mouse around the screen. I see people zooming and panning their tutorials and assume they must be using OBS, but HOW they are doing this is above my understanding at this point. So I open Blender and OBS and the OBS screen is like a 3x5 card of the desktop, not Blender and not big enough to see anything much less zoom and pan around the screen. I could minimize OBS and reveal Blender, but there isn't any way to zoom and pan in Blender (which is why I am trying to use OBS). I obviously have no idea how to use OBS and I've looked at over 20 videos and every one is mostly settings, sources, scenes, etc. There is a video on zooming and panning, but again, the scene is the OBS screen, which is about 3x5 inches so not usable to do tutorials. since it looks like a toy screen no one can really see. I could do the tutorial and import it into Davinci Resolve and zoom in there but that would be really tedious. How to zoom and pan and actually SEE the screen, full size? I think once I get the general idea I can proceed, but right now, I have no idea how this thing works. Yes, I've read and watched and still have no idea how to record a tutorial and be able to zoom in on details. Ok, thanks for your help.
Oop, ignore that
Those settings were for recording
In honesty, 1080p on Twitch with games that include motion, like Pokémon, requires more bit rate than their cap. I would recommend dropping to 720p but keeping 6000 kbps, that would relieve some strain on your processor, too.
They do that in post, not in OBS. Do all the zooming and panning in a video editor.
What about the lowest for 1080p? I’ve had 4000 for years and never had an issue until now.
6000 kbps, but even then there'll be encoding artefacts
4000 for 1080p is really pushing the x264 encoder to work miracle, since that would actually require 15000 kbps minimum
If I wanted to have the lowest bitrate possible for 1080p what would it be? I just thought 6000 was the upper end for 1080.
Lowest bit rate for 1080p at what frame rate?
Yessir
That was a question
Yeah! Which frame rate, bitrate, etc. for 1080? You recommend 720, but what if I wanted to be on the edge of 1080 still for better quality? I’ve been able to hold 1080 for years so it shouldn’t be a problem.
No, the frame rate is a choice you make
If we're talking Twitch, whose limit is 6000 kbps, then 1080p@30fps would be my recommendation. It requires 6220kbps or so, so 6000kbps is fine
1080p@60fps requires 15000kbps+, which is far more than Twitch supports
Fairly standard broadband internet connection
At least double what you're sending
And ideally connected to Ethernet, especially if your computer isn't located near the Wi-Fi router since signal degradation through walls can have a major impact
I am also wired in. So ethernet. Would you have wifi OR Ethernet on, or both at the same time?
You can have both on, but you should set your service order. Hang on, I'll send a screenshot
My router is if you were to go straight up through the ceiling, and over one room. It’s not very far, but the computer is downstairs.
System Settings -> Network -> … menu at the bottom -> Set Service Order -> drag the Ethernet to be above the Wi-Fi, so the computer prioritises the ethernet connection
Ohhhhh so you’d have to alter the Ethernet within OBS? Thats wild.
It’s already at the top
Good good
Ok so I’m in output rn
CBR, 6000kbps, Keyframe interval 2s, CPU usage preset - veryfast, Profile - high.
Advanced tab has Network with IPv4 and IPv6 enabled, and the box for dynamically change bitrate to manage congestion is unchecked.
Good, yes
Sources below that has a box that is checked with “enable browser source hardware acceleration”
That doesn't make any difference here
Video encoder is x264 again
In the video tab I have both base and output to 1920x1080 with common fps values at 30.
I swear these are my first settings where I started 😂
If there are any issues beyond that, then the issue is with your connection
Either between you and the router, or between the router and your ISP
Speaking of network issues, another thing I wanted to ask
In OBS Settings -> Stream, what Twitch server are you set to? Auto?
Yes auto is what I’ve always had. When we were testing things and messing with hardware vs x264, that’s another thing I tried. CST anywhere doesn’t seem to work well.
This is insaneeeeee. I wish, but I’d be on the same level yet probably further away if I tried that.
Every time I switch to a new scene collection OBS just freezes. If I shut down the computer multiple times sometimes I can get it to finally switch over, but today it will not budge to I am just stuck on just one scene collection. Curious if anyone knows a fix for this.
Well I appreciate your help @neon lily, and I’ll let you know around 2pm cst tomorrow what happens.
oki
Eso web utility pro
You mean EOS Webcam Utility?
That's a Canon camera thing, right. Sorry, I don't know anything about that.
Alrighty. I’ll them tomorrow. Thank you for trying ☺️
Did you update to macOS 14 by any chance? I believe the EOS utility just stops working there, for the same reason that the OBS virtual camera in OBS 29.1 stopped working
Try contacting Canon about it, and/or revert to macOS 13
Hello team, I just landed in OBS and I am trying to record desktop audio from a given tab. But for some reason, it is not capturing it. I checked online vids and read tuts but nothing is working. Not sure if it might be related to my 12.7.2 mac version. Any hints, or tips that you might help me ? Thanks.
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
If you can update your macOS, you should
Because Mac audio capture is much easier on macOS 13 and 14
Thanks bot, it worked.
Cómo puedo arreglar la pérdida de cuadros en obs
- No Output Session
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz - OK! / ATI Technologies Inc. AMD Radeon Pro 555X OpenGL Engine (not in benchmark DB)
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hello, new to obs and started using it last night. worked perfectly. today however has been a mess with audio crackling and no found solution. please help. i tried another software and its from obs.
hello, I need help when trying to show a powerpoint presentation, there is now a werid delay when I use the window capture setting, can you tell me what changed that the slides are getting stuck or if I should be using something else for streaming a class presentation?
I'm using 30.0.2
hey, I'm thinking of downloading OBS and I am curious of how many MB of storage it takes up when downloaded and used?
Somewhere between 400 and 450 MB for the app I believe? As for settings, those don’t take up much space
Are you using macOS Screen Capture source or Window Capture source?
I was using windo capture up to this point, but now when I use screen capture it does it instantly but window capture there is lag
What version of macOS are you using?
sonomoa 14.2.1
Use macOS Screen Capture, not Window Capture or Display Capture, and set its mode to Window
did this change recently though?
No
This came out in OBS 28, a couple years ago
Since that time, Window Capture has been listed as deprecated
I had it on window capture and it didn't give me a problem until this week, thank you so much! 🙂
it's okay it's working with your suggestion, thank you ❤️
No problem :)
Hey, can somebody please assist me with this I'm trying to stream and it's not allowing Mac Computer to capture. The screen is saying that the device is not available. Any one Know im on my Mac
Right at the bottom
Usually that's a permissions issue. Can you check OBS menu -> Review App Permissions, and make sure all permissions are given?
Yes on it now let me see
how do i check the OBs Menu ?
This looks like it ima try now
OBS Studio requires permissions from macOS to provide certain features. To grant them:
1. click on the OBS Studio menu → Review App Permissions
2. enable each of the permissions using the buttons on the right-hand side
- (a) click on OK/Allow for the microphone and camera prompts
- (b) grant Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions in System Preferences/Settings
3. restart OBS Studio
For more information, see the macOS Permissions Guide
Hello, I have the following question: We want to stream the signal from two Playstation 5s via OBS with two Elgato HD60 X capture cards. Unfortunately, connecting the second capture card causes OBS to crash. The iMac recognizes the cards and gives the names HD60 X1 and HD60 X2. Is this a settings problem or is it just not possible with this setup? It is an iMac 2023 M3 with the latest software and OBS 30.0.2 (64bit) Thank you in advance
It should be possible. You're connecting them directly to the Mac with USB-C cables?
No, there is a HUB in between.
Is it a powered hub? As in, it connects to its own power supply?
If not, then it's unlikely to be providing enough data and power bandwith for both Elgato devices
Ideally, connect the Elgato devices directly to the Mac with Thunderbolt 3 cables
Thank you very much for this valuable tip. I would like to try this out. Thanks for the quick and competent answer
Hello, could anyone help me becuase when i click window capture it doesn't show any windows that i have open for example like mincraft
Is Minecraft open on the same desktop, or is it in full screen mode
same desktop
Okay, let's see
Odd. If you go back and check the button below, does it show in the list then?
yeah
Great 👍
That's what I asked you…
oh sorry my english is kinda bad
No problem. Click it, then see if Minecraft shows in the list
nvm i fixed it
OBS Studio recordings can be found by selecting File > Show Recordings. The output path can be changed under Settings > Output.
why do you need to?
you should be able to play the file as mkv too
!remux
then you should probably get a better media player but idk which ones are good on mac
you can try remuxing otherwise
Remuxing allows you to take one video container (FLV, MKV, etc) and make an exact copy of the video and audio in another video container. This process takes seconds, and can be done with any recordings made with OBS by selecting File > Remux Recordings.
Remuxing is the safest way to get MP4 files for use in editors, or other software which doesn't support FLV or MKV files.
yeah
Hi Everyone, I am new for OBS. when I use my webcam or iphone as a camera, it forces me to use preset; if not, I cannot use it. The reason why I don't like preset is the auto focus. my webcam is Logitech Brio 4K Webcam or iphone 14 and XR. when I use window 11, it allows me to go to property to adjust camera parameters and uncheck auto focus. but when i switch to Macbook, it does not allow me to adjust anything. . i need my focus only on my canvas, not other area. the iphone cam is good but move away from my canvas like every 2 minutes, it is impossible to use any camera to film my painting video. i did give app permission for camera, but i am still not allow to adjust anything. but i can do so in window 11. it is so frustrating. anything hint?
whenever i record, it would randomly freeze and id have to create a new display capture to make it unfreeze. I want to try stream but im afraid it will do the same. Any tips?
That would require VLC
MKV support is not built in to macOS
Don’t use Display Capture, use macOS Screen Capture
I seem to remember you saying vlc is subpar in mac, no?
that's why I didn't recommend it
I don’t use it, but regardless MKV support isn’t built in
ouki, ty 💜
I do, and when i do it gives me 3 options, display capture, window capture and application capture
what version of macOS are you using?
Ventura 13.0.1
i would update, that's a version with known issues with macOS screen capture freezing under memory pressure
macOS screen capture freezes are still an ongoing issue, but they are less frequent in more recent versions of macOS
k thanks
hi y'all my obs is going through some sort of crackling sound thats coming from the audio input channel. it was fine 2 days ago but nothing seems to be working. im on 2019 mac with Sonoma 14.1.2. i tried everything from lowering the frame rate to the dimensions of the video as well. even adding a compressor but nothing is working. https://obsproject.com/logs/e4tGHIaTxcVA7ePQ please help
Intel Core i5-8279U @ 2.40GHz - OK! / Intel Iris Xe - Possible bottleneck
what type of device is it which has the crackling input?
im using a video capture card thats transfering audio from nintendo switch and ps4
what specific brand and model of capture card?
its called "Video Capture". the thing is that it is working fine on other software!
could you take a picture, or send a purchase link, or find some more identifiable information?
also, could you please provide a sample of the audio glitching you're seeing?
like in a clip/recording
on it!
here u go
can you double check that "voice isolation" mode isn't activated for your capture source along the top menu bar in macOS?
to check that, look in the menu bar for a green or purple capture indicator, then find your audio source and toggle on/off "voice isolation"
you are a life saver. thank you so much like you have no idea how much im grateful. thank you thank you
no problem happy to help! glad that ended up being the issue. there is another issue with some capture cards with glitchy audio that isn't related to voice isolation, so i'm glad it wasn't that
me too! im so glad it was just that and it makes sense bc it was the last thing i did before the crackle. thank you so much again! have a wonderful day 
Having some serious trouble getting the Sora rtmp multi-stream plugin working. If someone could help I would be extremely grateful as it's been driving me nuts lol
I heard that macos has problems with their window capture how do i fix it
I mean this with the black edge
game audio not working while i stream on twitch ?
As soon as I get to the computer, I’ll follow your instructions. 😄😄
Hopefully someone can help me with this. I just got a pound hdmi cable for my original xbox. And while it looks great on my monitor. I noticed that the colors are off a bit in OBS even with color correction filters. So I wanted to see if someone could tell me a good way to adjust to make the blue colors match my monitor and not look teal ish.
Just so I don't have to fix it in final cut everytime.
Disable HDR on your Xbox
It's an OG Xbox so I don't think I can.
Ah
@forest axle the PR for the new capture card source has been merged into master couple of hours back. Is there a place where we can get the build from master post this PR merge .. ? .. build with the changes so far committed to master + the PR content as well.
In short is there a place where i can get the latest build done against master ?
there is a scheduled nightly that runs on github. not sure if the bot command has been updated to include the link yet, but in any case there will be a new build with the change sometime in the next 0-24 hours
Can you point me the location where i can see the nightly builds ? I have searched around but could not find those.
don't have it on me, i'll link it when im back at my computer
no hurry. thank you @forest axle
latest nightly can be found here https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/actions/workflows/scheduled.yaml
looks like the last few builds failed due to github issues, but one should successfully build soon
if you're eager you can build yourself per instructions here https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/wiki/build-instructions-for-mac
Ya, perhaps one of these days i will start doing it. Thank you for the links @forest axle
The arm64 build went through it seems .. 😆
hello everyone,
i have a question
when i click start streaming button on obs, i starts but there is no streaming no twitch
how can i fix this?
I'm having a weird issue with OBS Studio. When I select the Sony Camera (Imaging Edge) as a video device it just shows a black screen. But If I select the same option in Streamlabs I can see the video feed. I prefer to use OBS as I feel it's a better product. But this one is really baffling me lol
Hi everyone, I am getting "popping" noises when I use mp4 remux footage from OBS in Final Cut Pro. I can't figure out why it's happening as the mp4 itself plays fine outside of FCP. Any ideas? Thanks
Hard to say without more information. Seeing that FCP isn’t open source or anything, my first guess is that you’d probably have to ask Apple if there’s something wrong with either the file or the app.
i am not sure.. 2 day ago i did streaming and the next i tried .Nothing...
i wanted to ask before reset all settings...
and one more question.. i use macbook and obs is the best option for game streaming?
/verify
!cleanlog Could you grab a log for us following the steps below?
To help resolve your issue, we need to view a log file from a fresh launch of OBS Studio containing an output session. Follow these instructions to upload a clean log file:
- Restart OBS Studio first!
- Start your stream/recording replicating any issues (meaning having any games/apps open and captured, etc.)
- Stop your stream/recording after 30 seconds or after the issue has occurred
- Click the Help menu → Log Files → Upload Current Log File
- Paste the URL into this Discord channel
Is it possible to stream and record in 4k on OBS? I just got new 4k camera and wondering how to set this up in OBS
I have been with obs since 2020
howdy all
I have a Mac Mini
and am wondering how to set up audio recording in OBS to capture a call in Discord
You can share your OBS Studio content over video call services such as Zoom, Skype, Discord, etc. by following the Video Call Streaming Tutorial.
When i record and I check after there is no output audio can anyone help?
How can you add a time to OBS. Like a 1 minute timer that people can see.
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
can you provide an OBS log from a session that crashed? in OBS, do help->log files->show log files, then drag a log here from one of the crashed sessions
How can you add a time to OBS. Like a 1 minute timer that people can see.
you just asked that question, there's no reason to repost it that quickly
Are you talking to me?
yes
I can't repost it?
if you posted something only 5 minutes ago, you shouldn't repost it, no
It was not 5 minutes ago it was 7.
anyone know if you can add spotify onto your obs on a mac?
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
Yes, but you shouldn’t unless you have a license to record the music
how would you add spotify?
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
How can you add a timer to OBS. Like a 1 minute timer that people can see.
you could window capture the clock app in macOS, or i think most people probably use browser sources for this
I’ll see if it works.
be sure to use macOS screen capture's window capture, not the deprecated source window capture
(if you go that route)
yes once i add the audio capture source the only options it gives me are desktop audio and application audio capture what do i do from there?
if you just want spotify audio, use application capture and then select spotify
hello
Why is my obs telling me that not sufficient space to start recording???
please help
are you trying to record to a network volume?
sure
- Non-Standard Aspect Ratio
- macOS 11.7 (OK)
- No Output Session
Intel Core i5-5250U @ 1.60GHz - Below minimum requirements / Intel HD 500 - Below minimum requirements
what folder are you trying to record to?
can you see if the issue occurs with OBS 30.0.0? https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/30.0.0
sure
you'll want to scroll down and download the one labeled OBS-Studio-30.0.0-macOS-Intel.dmg
ok
thnx i'll let you know after opening it
thnx its fixed thank you so much
hs
have a good day!
glad that fixed it, probably a bug. you as well!
i recorded a video im editting it
heya, i kind of need some help with downloading OBS on macos monterey (im not sure if i can but yea)
What kind of help?
The process to download it is no different to any other non-App Store app
Go to https://obsproject.com/ and download the latest, the drag it into the Applications folder
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Stream to Twitch, YouTube and many other providers or record your own videos with high quality H264 / AAC encoding.
it's fine, i got it to work, it's just not getting my desktop audio which is an issue which i might need help with 🥹
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
If you cannot upgrade past macOS 12, then take a look at the audio capture guide
Aighty
Hi - I’m new here. I am a music producer and am just starting to stream. I have a MacBook M1 and I’m looking for help with optimum settings… I want to stream using up to 4 USB cameras and sharing Ableton. I have it all working but it brings my computer to its knees
!maccleanlog Hi there. Could you send us a log?
To help resolve your issue, we need to view a log file from a fresh launch of OBS Studio containing an output session. Follow these instructions to upload a clean log file:
- Restart OBS Studio first!
- Start your stream/recording replicating any issues (meaning having any games/apps open and captured, etc.)
- Stop your stream/recording after 30 seconds or after the issue has occurred
- Click the Help menu → Log Files → Upload Current Log File
- Paste the URL into this Discord channel
thanks!
No problem, just waitin' on the log
Using a Macbook Air M1 2020. The Sora multi-stream OBS plugin doesn't work on my main user profile, but if I log into a different profile, it suddenly works. I've deleted and reinstalled OBS on my main user profile, I've also looked through my security settings and can't seem to find anything here. Both user profiles are running the same version of OBS. Does anyone know what might be causing this?
- Auto-Config Wizard
- 41.4% Dropped Frames
- 97.2% Rendering Lag
- macOS 11.6 (OK)
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB)
Thanks so much!
First things first, update your copy of macOS, you're on a really old version that cannot use the hardware encoder. This means it's using the CPU encoder which is slowing your system down.
does anyone know how to get discord audio in stream elements obs?
As Streamlabs Desktop is not maintained by the OBS Project, we are unable to provide support for it. For help with Streamlabs Desktop, visit the Streamlabs Support Center.
Note: You can also use Streamlabs wide selection of on-screen widgets directly in OBS Studio. To learn how, follow Stream Layout Tutorial 2: Alerts & Chat Box.
ok - i have been scared as a i am pro music producer
i will do it
how do I get discord audio in obs? running mac
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB)
hi @neon lily i updated software and re run
Any help with this? 😦 Maybe if I fully uninstall and then reinstall OBS..? (which I tried but I don't think it did a -full- uninstall because all my settings and scenes etc. were still there) Edit: Just did a full uninstall and wipe, then reinstalled, and still not working on this user profile
there isn't any rendering lag or dropped frames present here. are you still experiencing issues? if so, just follow the clean log instructions again but for a longer session until the issues appear
are you seeing an error message or crash report?
and if you press "continue" on that dialog, you aren't seeing the main window?
that appears to be a fully transparent image
is the menu bar responsive from within OBS?
oh so the dialog itself is blank. that's odd. do you see the spinning beachball when your cursor is over the window, or is the UI responsive?
what does the menu bar look like and can you access it? can you take a screenshot of the whole screen with cmd-shift-3?
that makes me think your machine is having larger issues outside of OBS
so is or isn't there a menu bar in OBS?
what version of macOS are you on?
it's old and 13+ is better, but it's not unsupported
what sort of mac is it?
intel, or m1?
apple silicon obs will only run on an apple silicon mac, yes
have you run OBS on this machine before?
if you force quit OBS, are you able to take screenshots again or no?
yeah i would get to the bottom of that and return to OBS afterward. sorry, i have no real clue what could be going on there
annoying thing about MacOS Sonoma, little screen sharing icon thing in the top left, causing the entire display source to be bigger than it should be.
also the height of the extra space changes depending on if the window is focused or not, so it's not as easy as just moving the window up
is there any easy workaround or fix for this?
short of cropping the capture, no, you'll have to just wait for apple to fix it
Here is my file log: https://obsproject.com/logs/wZBMec8orim5Ozx8
- Old Version (27.2.0)
- Intel OBS on Apple Silicon Mac
- macOS 12.6 (OK)
- No Output Session
- Third-Party Plugins (3)
Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB)
Cool. This was the improvement after simply updating the OS
Is it possible to not show the OBS window when streaming (even when it is on top)
- Max Audio Buffering
- 11.2% Encoder Overload
- Non-Standard Framerate
- macOS 13.6 (OK)
- 2.3% Rendering Lag
- Third-Party Plugins (17)
Intel Core i5-7500 @ 3.40GHz - Possible bottleneck / Radeon Pro 570 - OK!
So I had some audio issues that ended up with audio sounding super sped up, then the audio cutting off completely, and seemingly coming back 5 minutes later. I've spoken with powerfuldot in #audio-support, and she recommended me come to this channel for more insight.
Here's the full log here: the error occurs at 12:07:15:418 (https://obsproject.com/logs/Oj9J1vvGlDykmesH)
I spoke with Restream about this issue, and their suggestion was to simply update my version of OBS to a higher version. However, I've ran into issues with updating to anything beyond v28, so I wanted to get more insight on this. Any help is much appreciated!
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB)
so the above log shows my issues. it appears if I leave OBS on, eventually yhe frame rate drops and drops?
if i restart it is ok...
can anyone help?
after you experience issues, you need to stop output and then upload the log. your last log does not reveal any issues either
(probably because it was uploaded before you stopped output)
can you download the current version of OBS (30.0.2) from https://obsproject.com/download and produce another log with that? be sure to download the apple silicon version, not the intel version
Download OBS Studio for Windows, Mac or Linux
i don't see anything particularly unusual about your log. most likely your crashes on exit are being caused by one of your plugins
yeah - i guess thats the reason for the crash on exit.... but I wonder what is causing the framerate to drop after a few hours? when I leave the app open and not streaming.
OK THANKS!
my post you replied to was not a reply to you. this one was my reply to you #macos-support message, we need a log from after you stop output
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thanks. it just dropped to 1.17FPS, I tried to start a stream to get a log for you and then it crashed. I reloaded and its back at 30/30FPS
what issues are you having updating beyond 28?
i havent tried - I am on version 30.0.2 - which is the only version I have ever used. Rather bizarrely I cant click on the settings icons now - no reponse
sorry that was a reply to bees. can you see when something is a reply?
oh yes! sorry - missing the thread!! ill pay more attention
this happens sometimes in my experience, you may need to just restart OBS
Hello I was trying to change my rate control from ABR to CRF but ABR is my only option and my Mac and OBS is up to date
yes that fixed that. I notived that I am able to recreate the FPS drop if I turn my audio interface (USB) on and off. My cameras are USB also. If I restart OBS the FPS is good again.
can you provide a clean log of the issue please?
again, start output, recreate the issue, stop output, then upload the log
have yet to see any data on what you're seeing since you updated
- macOS 13.6 (OK)
- No Output Session
Intel Core i5-7360U @ 2.30GHz - Below cpu encoding requirements / Intel Iris Xe - Possible bottleneck
hmm, i'm not sure why CRF isn't available with the intel hardware encoder
does it simply not appear in the list? or do you see an error?
because it never is
Apple Silicon only, like CBR
Intel only has ABR exposed via VideoToolbox
i see, not sure why i thought crf was exposed too
- macOS 13.6 (OK)
Intel Core i5-7360U @ 2.30GHz - Below cpu encoding requirements / Intel Iris Xe - Possible bottleneck
i'd recommend specifying a keyframe interval on intel, usually 2 is a good place to start
Do that mean intel iris Xe will help fix my problem?
Is there any way to make the screen resize by mouse not both vertical and horizontal?
press shift while clicking and dragging
thanks
!autoconfig Now that you’re up to date, please run the auto config wizard to get new settings that will make use of the hardware encoder
Please run the OBS auto-configuration tool. To use the auto-config, click on the Tools menu in OBS, select Auto-Configuration Wizard, and then just follow the on-screen directions. You can use this tool to get a set baseline settings for your hardware, and adjust as necessary from there.
Just wanted to follow up on this if anyone had a good idea of what potentially went wrong based on logs
full log here: the error occurs at 12:07:15:418
- Old Version (27.2.4)
- macOS 13.3 (OK)
- Third-Party Plugins (3)
Intel Core i5-8500 @ 3.00GHz - OK! / Radeon Pro 560X - OK!
i asked what issues you had updating beyond 28. your issue sounded like a restream issue, and they recommended updating OBS, so what was the issue there?
you responded to me? sorry, I didn’t see your response. the issue with updating OBS is that I find some plugins don’t work as intended on versions beyond 28. I’ve really only found 27.2.4 to be most stable
I’m definitely considering updating OBS nonetheless and just spending extra time working out any issues throughout the week
the only plugin you seem to have in this log is the streamdeck plugin, which definitely works on versions above 28 (though it might need to be updated). i would recommend updating OBS
got you. thank you!
what does this mean
It means two things
A) you need to close Edge, as it is asking
B) you're on Windows, not macOS, so if after closing Edge you still have issues, go to #windows-support
i did close it but still the same
ok
- Auto-Config Wizard
- 53.1% Dropped Frames
- 96.2% Rendering Lag
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB)
I have updated OS, run the auto config wizard....
even when not streaming the FPS, and the OBS app is super laggy. When I restart it is ok again....
same here! I’ve been up 6hrs trying to figure it out, everyone treats mac horribly.
upon restart
I've just noticed all the filters you're applying
I have a LUT on each camera
Hmm, I shouldn't imagine LUTs would impact that much
There's an error message all throughout your log, though
Just for the sake of testing, would you mind creating a blank Scene Collection (Scene Collection menu -> New), switch to it, and see if OBS performance still suffers?
Isnt that just nice :/
To help resolve your issue, we need to view a log file from a fresh launch of OBS Studio containing an output session. Follow these instructions to upload a clean log file:
- Restart OBS Studio first!
- Start your stream/recording replicating any issues (meaning having any games/apps open and captured, etc.)
- Stop your stream/recording after 30 seconds or after the issue has occurred
- Click the Help menu → Log Files → Upload Current Log File
- Paste the URL into this Discord channel
ok - done this .... should I reset up my cameras here?
Yeah, just one at a time, then give it a while to see if performance is impacted
Take it a step at a time, slowly slowly
ok
I'm curious if the issue is one of these:
- too many cameras at once straining the system
- number of cameras isn't a problem but each camera's resolution is too high, causing strain
- filters on each camera causing strain
- the repeated error message in your log is a symptom of the actual cause
Please send the log that the bot is asking for
Then we can find out
(it didn't ping you for decoration, I made it do that)
- 97.5% CPU Encoder Overload
- Intel OBS on Apple Silicon Mac
- Non-Standard Aspect Ratio
- 0.1% Rendering Lag
Apple M2 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M2 (not in benchmark DB)
Thank you
np.
Alright, easy fix
OBS Studio can be downloaded:
- directly from the official OBS Project website: https://obsproject.com/download
- Microsoft Store (Windows)
- Steam (Windows, macOS)
- Flathub (Linux)
- You have the Intel version of OBS Studio. You can delete that now.
- Go to the website and download the Apple Silicon version of OBS Studio.
- After you install it, re-run the Auto Config Wizard (Tools menu -> Auto Config Wizard)
I am so happy this was the wrong one, I've been wanting to start a YT for a long time. Knowing i can fix this is amazing!!! tysm
well.. I spoke too soon.
@neon lily The quality is horrible, and there's still a ton of chopiness.
Could you end your recording and send another log
- 47.6% CPU Encoder Overload
- Non-Standard Aspect Ratio
- 0.2% Rendering Lag
Apple M2 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M2 (not in benchmark DB)
Did you give it a shot?
yep! Got rid of most problems, but theres one more.. Now that we made the new changes its also SUPER laggy. @neon lily
It looks like you're using the deprecated Window Capture source
Instead of that, use a macOS Screen Capture source
- Auto-Config Wizard
- MP4/MOV Recording
- 47.6% CPU Encoder Overload
- Non-Standard Aspect Ratio
- 0.4% Rendering Lag
Apple M2 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M2 (not in benchmark DB)
Be sure to quit OBS between logs
It's showing the CPU encoder overload from before you ran the auto config wizard :)
oh ok
yeah, Im pretty stressed. Been at this for 6hrs, + broke my ankle at the skating rink.
ofc!
Still pretty choppy after the quit. Also, about to send thee sc you needed. @neon lily
All I needed was the sc lol
But that's alright, I've been eating an ice cream in the mean time. Yummy.
flavor?
Mango lassi
The auto config wizard doesn't set up to use Advanced mode
Why are you in Advanced mode
mb
Also, screenshots are usually images…
How to take a screenshot - http://www.take-a-screenshot.org/
Okay. Could you change the recording format to fragmented MOV, and the video encoder to Hardware Apple HEVC, restart OBS, and see if you still have the issue?
What are you recording, by the way?
(also, you don't have to take two screenshots, you can just make the window taller and take one)
yeah.
Its 4am, my brain not all the way on.
5am*
their is 2 MOV
Fragmented MOV
I did it.
Cool. Now restart OBS and see how a recording goes :)
I don't want to see a recording
I need the log
ok
OK, I did look. It looks pretty good.
But I want to just make sure it's the best it can be
r u being sarcastic?
No?
- Non-Standard Aspect Ratio
Apple M2 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M2 (not in benchmark DB)
it was so laggyy/glitchy
It's not… it looks great
WAIT WATR
I don't know what you're watching, because that's smooth
Videos never look smooth in editors. What one are you using?
Heh, never used it. Can't speak to how it works, but usually in a video editor, you're not seeing the live video when you're working with it
Not until you export it
oh okay. Do you have any free editing softwares recommendations?
Nah, sorry
ahh okay.
You might get some advice on that in #tech-talk
But anyway, it's all sorted on the OBS end :)
GG
(go to bed lol)
you're right lol.
- Third-Party Plugins (1)
Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB)
seems to be better.....?
Seems to be!
You could stand to bump your bit rate up to at least 15,000 kbps, probably as high as 20,000 kbps, if your internet connection supports it.
what is the advantage of doing that?
Hi there, all the adjustments, croppings or resizing I make in obs are not taken into account when I record the screen. Can someone help me please ?
Proper quality of image.
Can you show an example?
Actually, better question
@abstract narwhal do you have Studio Mode enabled?
It works better without studio mode thank you
If i need help from support, should i just ask here in the channel?
yes
Ive been trying to connect my camera for like the whole day, read most FaQs and looking up tutorial but I just cant do it. I got frustrated and I am looking for help
- macOS 13.1 (OK)
- No Output Session
Apple M1 Pro 8 Core 3200 MHz - OK! / Apple Apple M1 Pro (not in benchmark DB)
OBS Studio requires permissions from macOS to provide certain features. To grant them:
1. click on the OBS Studio menu → Review App Permissions
2. enable each of the permissions using the buttons on the right-hand side
- (a) click on OK/Allow for the microphone and camera prompts
- (b) grant Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions in System Preferences/Settings
3. restart OBS Studio
For more information, see the macOS Permissions Guide
OBS Studio requires permissions from macOS to provide certain features. To grant them:
1. click on the OBS Studio menu → Review App Permissions
2. enable each of the permissions using the buttons on the right-hand side
- (a) click on OK/Allow for the microphone and camera prompts
- (b) grant Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions in System Preferences/Settings
3. restart OBS Studio
For more information, see the macOS Permissions Guide
lol
lmao
Did that get it sorted for you?
lmao yes
Wonderful. Well done @plucky zenith, you get a 🍭 for your efforts
XD
hello, i have a problem with obs crashing every time i close it. When i open it right click doesn't work. can you help me?
log
i think this is the youtube live control panel dock crash
do you have the youtube live control panel open?
yes
you'll need to close it and not use it
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
?
sorry tried to search the channel
how do i tell what is making obs crash on exit - does it every time
A crash log is required to investigate the cause of your issue. Please upload the most recent crash log.
- In Finder, click the Go menu
- Select Go To Folder, and type in
~/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/ - Upload the file prefixed
OBS_with the most recent date (format is year-month-day)
that isn't a crash log unfortunately. when OBS crashes are you receiving the crash report popup? you can also just paste all of that text into here
Hello guys. My OBS frozed and ended my stream yesterday. I´d appreciate you guys having a look at the log file. Thanks for much
- 16.7% Rendering Lag
- Non-Standard Framerate
- Wrong YUV Color Range
- macOS 11.7 (OK)
- Third-Party Plugins (5)
Intel Xeon W-2150B @ 3.00GHz - OK! / Radeon Pro WX 9100 - OK!
is this like an imac pro with an external GPU?
can you provide more information about what froze? your log shows a long virtual camera session and that's about it. did the image freeze? or did OBS crash?
Model Name: iMac Pro
Processor Name: 10-Core Intel Xeon W
Processor Speed: 3 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 10
Memory: 64 GB
I am on Big Sur 11.7.10 and OBS 30.0.2
this is the youtube live control panel crash, you'll need to have that closed, it's an issue on youtube's end
one scene (where I was bringing my guest in through vdo ninja and electron) froze and then y stream ended, OBS was frozen I could not do anything. I was providing my guest with the show image through virtual cam.
ok - how do I do that?
you should see a window called "youtube live control panel" when you have OBS up. all you need to do is close that window and keep it closed
got it
it's difficult to say based on that. can you reliably reproduce the freeze somehow with a particular scene or something?
there is no helpful information in the log that would indicate a particular cause of a freeze, unfortunately
Thanks @forest axle , I will try to reproduce tonight
no problem. if you have a consistent repro, that will be helpful
I have an external eGPU with AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100
how is it possible that the bot says that GPU is maxed out???
dual GPU setups are often actually worse for OBS in the event it's needing to move data between the two
they're also very rare on macOS
do you recommend me unplugging the external GPU?
It is because I used 4 monitors...
possibly. it's certainly a possible source of issues, you could check if you're still seeing rendering lag without it
or is there a way to "force" mac somehow to not confuse obs
i have almost no experience with external GPU setups, so i can't give you a good answer on best practices there 😅
thanks
@forest axle I was just reading this...Optimal Settings
The most optimal configuration for eGPUs is to have a primary external display. Once you have your eGPU up and running:
Go to System Preferences > Displays, and drag the white menu bar from the current primary display to your external display to set as primary.
Check About This Mac - you will notice that the graphics section shows your eGPU name instead. Your internal GPUs are still there though, so don’t worry.
eGPUs & Internal Displays
By default, eGPUs will not accelerate a mac's internal display. Applications need to be designed to take advantage of external graphics on internal displays. For instance, DaVinci Resolve does so. It may be possible to force applications to use the eGPU using set-eGPU.sh, though the results may not always be satisfactory.
Understanding macOS Builds & Versions
Every macOS release, for the longest time, has had a version number and build identifier. Formerly known as Mac OS X, then just OS X, and now macOS, what didn't change were these numbers and identifiers.
I believe I need to srag the bar to the external monitor!
and then open OBS
I believe it won´t crash then
Anyone else having issue where OBS will quickly turn off then flash back on again within the span of 5 sec? Keeps happening on my M1 air
How do I stream and play music but be able to hear my music
Is there a special cord I need or something?
OBS Studio 30+ running on macOS 13 (Ventura) and later can capture desktop and app audio using the macOS Audio Capture source.
For previous versions of macOS and/or OBS Studio, see the macOS Desktop Audio Capture Guide.
hello, i am new to OBS and am having an issue accessing the app. Whenever i try opening the app it says there is an application error.
Could you send a screenshot of the error, please?
Looks like you've got an Intel Mac and you downloaded the Apple Silicon version
Go back to https://obsproject.com/download and get the Intel version
Download OBS Studio for Windows, Mac or Linux
will do now
Or, if you do have the appropriate version, then the other possibility is that you're running macOS 11 and need to upgrade to a later version (we're at 14 now)
Good afternoon! I'm a super happy user of OBS but since I upgraded to MacOS Sonoma, I'm facing frequent problem launching the app: it simply doesn't load! After clicking on the app icon, it appears the sharing dialoque on the menu bar on top of the screen with OBS icon in it, but it remains stuck there. Then if I force close the app, next time I lauch it, it appears the dialogue window asking me if I want to execute the app in Safe Mode but even if I click on that mode, it doesn't load. Anybody is having the same issue? I have a M1 Pro 14" mac with an external webcam (Logitec StreamCam), and an app that transform my iPhone in a camera if connected (Camo). Additional notes: if I do a reboot, the app launches, but after some time for unknown-to-me reasons the issue begin again. Thank you a lot! Stefano
this is most likely an issue with one of your macOS screen capture sources. i think it happens if you have an external display capture and the display ID changes
if it's happening now, to fix it, you need to temporarily revoke OBS's screen capture permissions, remove your macOS screen capture sources, then re-grant the permission. here are some steps:
- open system settings, go to privacy and security, then screen recording. either toggle OBS off, or remove it from the list
- restart OBS
- remove any macos screen capture sources
- in system settings, give OBS the permission again
- restart OBS, and add macOS screen capture scenes that you want once more
a fix exists for this issue and should be in the next version of OBS, whenever that ends up arriving (probably not too far off)
Hello all, my camera (Canon R6 Mark II ) broadcast at 29.97 FPS. I set up OBS to stream at 29.97 but I received this alert...
can you guys shed some light ? should I set OBS at 30fps?
HI guys, hope somebody could help.
My tech/soft:
- Elgato HD60X (connected to the computer through a very expensive thunderbolt on both ends)
- Samsung 4K TV
- PS5
- OBS (obviously)
- Macbook M1 (2020, 16GB, Sonoma installed)
My problem: when RECORDING (at 1440p60fps) PS5 gameplay through OBS i’m getting random stutters. The log files show ‘0’ (zero) frame drops and it’s all “fine”, but the result (and also in the preview it’s the same) is like 60 fps, but with those short random and noticeable lags. Changing EDID input modes doesn’t help either.
Log file: https://obsproject.com/logs/UhEdl8lH2fwSCCVO
Video example: https://streamable.com/kgkdmn
Goal: have no stuttering when recording at 1440p60fps.
Could somebody help me on that?
Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB) / Apple Apple M1 (not in benchmark DB)
there is a toggle for "Show Cursor" when selecting the content
thanks, I’ll check it out.
yo @neon lily , got a friend who has TRASH quality, told em to use obs. Cpould you walk em through settings to help em get the best settings for quality and youtube vids?
also I did have a question for you, how do you make it so that it fits the full thing?
as you can see..
@neon lily
@twin jasper this is the person you'll be helping btw.
yah but u r godly
ive been useing roblox rec the whole time lol
This issue comes down to the fact that your Mac's aspect ratio and the aspect ratio you wish to record are not identical.
If you see black bars on your stream/recording, see the Aspect Ratio Guide for information on how to select the best aspect ratio for your content.
potatoe rec..
Rec?
recording
To help resolve your issue, we need to view a log file from a fresh launch of OBS Studio containing an output session. Follow these instructions to upload a clean log file:
- Restart OBS Studio first!
- Start your stream/recording replicating any issues (meaning having any games/apps open and captured, etc.)
- Stop your stream/recording after 30 seconds or after the issue has occurred
- Click the Help menu → Log Files → Upload Current Log File
- Paste the URL into this Discord channel
i spent 2.5k for a upgrade on my pc but the whole time i thought it was my pc but it was roblox
PC? Not Mac?
so i cant fix it?
Did you read the guide I sent?
kindaaa..
how do i make the steam verson go to my tab at bottom i wanna pin it
nvm done it just pc bugging out
u gotta ping feats every time u say sum, he never responds without ping 😭
feets*
ive done it dw
No, don't do that
In fact, that's against our server #rules
If you keep doing that, I will ignore you
does pining yourself count lol
It sounds like you have a PC, not a Mac. Is that right?
yeah my pc is meant for gaming
had a upgrade on it not to long ago got somthing called 4090
yoo ur actually cracked, i figured it out tysm.
see, a god fr.
I don't need the life story, just asking if you had a PC
Because then you're in the wrong channel. This is #macos-support, for Macs
You want #windows-support
alr ty i just went here since pyre pinged me here
yes, cuz these ppplsssss are so good.
Glad you've got it sorted 👍
@neon lily you help with what my friend uses right?
i helped em with whag i could
u gotta help em with the settings now
First, stop pinging me.
Second, I told them to go to #windows-support because they have a PC, not a Mac.
Feets. I know you're saying someone is gonna help him, he's been asking for help for about an hour. You're support, cant you help him?
I don't help in #windows-support because I don't use Windows
If they need help, they can ask again, but stop pinging me.
Its a reply, not a ping.
But guess what it does
It pings
good. You never answer anything for 10+ minutes.
Yeah, because I'm a support volunteer, I have my own life going on. I give help when and how I can. I'm not paid to do any of this.
you may wish to try a nightly build, e.g. here https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/actions/runs/7619215021, as there is a newly added 'capture card device' source in nightly builds that may help with this issue
29.97 is a fairly standard framerate and i don't think you will encounter issues if you set OBS to output at that framerate. that said, services may not deal with that uniformly, so there's no guarantee you will have perfect results doing that either
in either case, it's generally not a huge deal and not necessarily something you need to take action on. the analyzer just tells you that so you're aware of it
i think you pinged me earlier. please don't ping people that aren't already actively helping you, and be respectful. as feets said, we're here out of our own time and goodwill. there's nothing to be done beyond what feets has already said
You are using 60fps, make that 59.94 on both source and video settings. The current stable will work as intended. Though i have come across such recommendation on internet, i did not fully went with it at first, but when i tried to record game play with in Playstation itself and analyze the video, the frame rate stood at 59.94 .. the true give away for me to test it at that frame rate even on OBS and it worked absolutely flawless. cc: @forest axle
Post changing the framerate to 59.94 fps on OBS (for PS5 capture only), even the nightly and the "Capture Card Source" worked perfectly. The 60 frames default (as mentioned by PS5 on recording options) did not agree with any build on Mac especially for PS5 capture without lag or stutters. cc: @forest axle @pearl yacht
Sorry for potentially dumb question, but how do I use that? What should I do with that?
tried switching to 59.94 as described above -- the result is the same 😦
There are 2 locations where you need to adjust it. First is under the video Source => Video Capture Device => Properties. Second under Settings => Video => Common FPS Values. Also see if you have 120hz enabled for the PS5. I have disabled mine to properly record things.
One more thing i would like to ask is, how are you validating the recording to be having stutter/lag ? What player you are using ? I would suggest you use MKV => MP4 convertion by enabling muxing at the end of recording, then use Quicktime Player on Mac to view the output. Rest of the players are a bit glitchy right out the box, like VLC and i initially thought my recording is at fault. But its not. Its the players. If you have doubt as to how your recording is, try uploading it to youtube and watch it on chrome or any similar browser.
I did all that, result is the same
Used both MKV + MP4 (after muxing) = same result on different players you've mentioned
Can you add a snippet of your recording if possible ? These are the ones which actually worked for me though
Sure, you can find the link to the video in my original post
Ya I tried to open it but it’s not working for me
it should... I've checked on other devices as well in incognito mode.