I wasn't able to install either WavTap or Soundflower since they're blocked by El Capitan. I tried using iShowU but the guide was confusing and left out some steps so I was left with no sound at all instead of only microphone sound. Anyway, I'm trying to record using a headset with a built-in microphone and getting no desktop audio and was hoping someone could help me. I'm using OBS 0.14.2 and El Capitan 10.11.4.
Question / Help No Desktop Sound on Mac
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Narcogen
Active Member
There is a version of SoundFlower that works on El Capitan.
https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/solved-soundflower-and-osx-10-11-el-capitan.37388/
https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/solved-soundflower-and-osx-10-11-el-capitan.37388/
I just tried to install it and that version isn't supported either.
Mac won't let me install Soundflower or WavTap, and the instructions to set up iShowU were missing some steps.
amsyar ZeRo
Member
I don't know which guide you are referring to, but the guide I read for iShowU was missing some steps and caused me to screw up my set-up.
Marcelo Tavares
New Member
Try iShowU. It works properly:
https://support.shinywhitebox.com/hc/en-us/articles/204161459-Installing-iShowU-Audio-Capture
https://support.shinywhitebox.com/hc/en-us/articles/204161459-Installing-iShowU-Audio-Capture
That's what I hear, but I have no idea how to set it up properly.
amsyar ZeRo
Member
Maybe my guide will help.
https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/capture-audio-on-mac-no-soundflower.286/
https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/capture-audio-on-mac-no-soundflower.286/
I'm having trouble with Steps 5 and 6.
5. You say to adjust volume first before switching. How do I do that?
6. You say to open System Preferences and go to Sound. What program are you talking about there? There's no System Preferences for Audio MIDI Setup.
Narcogen
Active Member
In System Preferences.
No, he means the actual System Preferences, accessible from the Apple menu.
If you're working with an audio device that has no volume controls, like an HDMI port or other hardware capture device, then you can't adjust volume, regardless of where you do it, although you may be able to set the volume for an aggregate device that includes that device. Once you've created that in Midi setup it should show up as an audio device in the Sound tab of System Preferences.
Ohhhh okay. Sorry, I'm new to OSX.
amsyar ZeRo
Member
It's probably just me. I have a head injury and have been having a really hard time processing information. I have it all set up and am about to give it a test though. Thank you for all your help.
Chidorin
Member
//may be this comment also will be helpful to someone
i use ishowu audio capture with audiohijack: just install ishowu (no need to change anything in settings) and set your sound routes in audio hijack, obs set to capture ishowu so what is routed to it in audio hijack to ishowu will be streamed
i use ishowu audio capture with audiohijack: just install ishowu (no need to change anything in settings) and set your sound routes in audio hijack, obs set to capture ishowu so what is routed to it in audio hijack to ishowu will be streamed
morrison22
New Member
Loopback does wonders. Easy to install and just works. Period.
https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/
https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/