An unspecified error occurred while recording. Couldn't find encoder 'mp3'

[whatiamdoing]

I tried to record audio but it gave me An unspecified error occurred while recording. Couldn't find encoder 'mp3' when I try to do that.

I did the steps to record audio only by scrolling down in https://superuser.com/questions/1772997/obs-studio-wont-record-audio-only

 

[PaiSand]

OBS is meant for video recording / streaming.
If you want to only record audio Audacity is a better solution for you.

 

[whatiamdoing]

I know, but I set up OBS in a way that should only record audio.

 

[PaiSand]

OBS records video and audio. Always video. It's meant to record video.

 

[whatiamdoing]

Yes, I know that OBS record both video and audio.

 

[whatiamdoing]

I set up OBS by only recording audio by going to File -> Settings -> Output, chose Advanced mode, opening Recording tab, choosing Custom Output (FFmpeg), and choosing mp3 as the container, while making sure that Video encoder is off.

But however, once I set up and tried to record, this message appears, which is decently annoying.

How do I force OBS to find encoder 'mp3'?

 

[PaiSand]

You can't. OBS always records video and expect to encode a video.
If you want to only record audio use Audacity. It's free and incredible feature full.

 

[whatiamdoing]

Ok then, I guess the Superuser probably didn't find a solution for that.

 

[whatiamdoing]

Yes you can force.

 

[mydoghasworms]

@PaiSand you can most definitely record only audio from an app by disabling video encoding in the Advanced settings.

@whatiamdoing Did you find a solution for this problem? I can record by using the wav encoder, but with mp3 I get the same problem as you.

 

[PaiSand]

You can use a program specialized on audio recording and get high quality audio or you can keep using a program which main purpose is recording and streaming video.
And please do not tag me again on old threads unless you need actual help with OBS.

 

[pklemming]

@PaiSand

I came here for the same issue. I have never seen someone attempt to help so badly before. I do a lot of support. You attitude and knowledge is incredibly poor.

The point was, he wanted to use OBS for audio recording. Assumingly, because he already has a bunch of filters already set up. Telling him it can not be done, then repeatedly telling him to use something else in such an arrogant attitude was interesting, to say the least.

Yes, you most certainly can record audio only in obs. There is no need to install audacity.

'And please do not tag me again on old threads unless you need actual help with OBS.' - Was this ironic? I assume it is after the 'help' you provided here and your general knowledge of the software.

 

[rockbottom]

Yep, Pia's right, you're using the wrong tool for the job. Audacity is way better for audio only recording & it's not even close.