Audio drift issues

[da_vinky47]

I am experiencing some audio drift, I use OBS to hear my game (I use a capture card and play on my PS5) and if it gets bad enough it really starts messing with my timing when I can't hear the audio cues correctly, this problem is consistent, here is my most recent log file:

https://obsproject.com/logs/goYwOutbhJ467XmO

 

[qhobbes]

1. Update OBS to the newest available version by going to Help > Check For Updates
2. Run updated OBS as Admin.
3. The encoder is skipping frames (0.5%) because of CPU overload. I would recommend using the AMD H264/AVC or H265/HEVC encoders instead as those are hardware based.
4. For the EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Box properties, set Buffering to Auto-Detect and enable "Use hardware encoding..."

If still having issues, provide a new log.

 

[Erick Smith]

I see different sample rates. OBS= 48000 hz, XR1 Capture Audio=44100 hz, and Realtime Audio Playback device=48000 hz.

 

[Lawrence_SoCal]

@qhobbes knows WAY more than I do about OBS Studio, however, I'm never a fan of running user software as Admin if practical. As such, I'd reorder the recommendation to be

1. 3.The encoder is skipping frames (0.5%) because of CPU overload. I would recommend using the AMD H264/AVC or H265/HEVC encoders instead as those are hardware based.
2. 4. For the EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Box properties, set Buffering to Auto-Detect and enable "Use hardware encoding..."
3. make audio sampling rates consistent as @Erick Smith commented on

Then test. Changing #1 likely to largely resolve CPU overload issue, with the others being wise to correct now while doing some OBS Studio config clean up.
Then, if it we me, and only if still needed, more onto qhobbes other suggestions

1. Update OBS to the newest available version by going to Help > Check For Updates

if changing OBS version (ex 32 to 33) be sure to check ALL plugins first for compatibility [my understanding, is this is still a manual process]

2. Run updated OBS as Admin.
If still having issues, provide a new log.

Just my $0.02
Good luck

 

[da_vinky47]

@qhobbes knows WAY more than I do about OBS Studio, however, I'm never a fan of running user software as Admin if practical. As such, I'd reorder the recommendation to be

Then test. Changing #1 likely to largely resolve CPU overload issue, with the others being wise to correct now while doing some OBS Studio config clean up.
Then, if it we me, and only if still needed, more onto qhobbes other suggestions

if changing OBS version (ex 32 to 33) be sure to check ALL plugins first for compatibility [my understanding, is this is still a manual process]


Just my $0.02
Good luck

I see different sample rates. OBS= 48000 hz, XR1 Capture Audio=44100 hz, and Realtime Audio Playback device=48000 hz.

Ok, so I did everything except change the sample rates, where do I find the sample rates for the XR1 Capture Audio?

 

[Erick Smith]

Try checking the Sound section in the Control Panel. I don't have this device, but it must be in there.

 

[da_vinky47]

Try checking the Sound section in the Control Panel. I don't have this device, but it must be in there.

The sound section? Do you mean the Audio Mixer, because I could not find it there.