Question / Help Can't hear Desktop audio when recording with mic? Also static / echo.

[Sad-Senpai]

Hello, I seem to be having issues with my Audio sources when using OBS. I am able to record desktop audio as well as mic, but when I record I can't hear the desktop myself. Also, I can hear myself talking when I record as well as some static and it's a bit annoying.

I have desktop audio set to default, and I have a headset set for mic. Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[Harold]

If your audio is muting when you launch OBS, and you're using a Bluetooth headset, it's caused by the underlying design of Bluetooth.

Bluetooth headsets typically have 2 modes, stereo audio (A2DP), and headset (HFP - Hands Free Profile). These two profiles have separate audio devices on the computer side.

When you have OBS set to activate a Bluetooth headset's microphone, that causes the headset to automatically switch to HFP mode, as A2DP is a lower priority. The reason your audio mutes is because it's still being sent to the A2DP device instead of the HFP device.

To fix this, you either switch to a wired headset, don't use the Bluetooth headset's mic, or set your sound to go through the HFP device for your headset. Note: HFP offers lower sound quality.

 

[Sad-Senpai]

Took the headset mic off and tested using my laptop mic, both desktop and mic sound worked. Will just have to invest in a better wired mic, as you said. :) Thanks a bunch!