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Understanding OBS sources

Understanding OBS sources - Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) Tutorial

From the course: Live Streaming with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)

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Understanding OBS sources

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- Sources are the building blocks of your OBS setup. They allow you to add various types of media to your scenes, creating a dynamic and engaging stream. By understanding the different types of sources available, you can customize your layout to suit your needs and provide a professional looking stream for your audience. Let's go through an overview of each source category. Audio Input Capture allows you to add audio from microphones or other input devices. This is essential for capturing your voice during a live stream or recording. You can choose your microphone from the device dropdown menu and adjust settings to ensure clear and crisp audio. A browser source is used to display webpages, widgets, or overlays from services like Streamlabs or StreamElements. This is particularly useful for adding interactive elements to your stream, such as alerts, chat boxes, or live statistics. You just go in here, add the URL. You can adjust the width and the height and some other various…

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