Question / Help OBS Failed to start recording

[slyxollie]

I am using the newest version of OBS, 19.0.3. When i try to start recording an error message box pops up saying "Failed to start recording". In the box it says "Starting the output failed. Please check the log for details. Note: If you are using NVENC or AMD encoders, make sure your video drivers are up to date". I am not using either of those encoders, i am using x264 encoder. I updated all my drivers and the same issue remains

Log file:
https://gist.github.com/8921730b4104655c1d4b43cea152641f

 

[Harold]

That log isn't from 19.0.3

 

[slyxollie]

That log isn't from 19.0.3

ok holdon i will update and try again

 

[slyxollie]

That log isn't from 19.0.3

19.0.3 log file
https://gist.github.com/2b116f7211041914480203ff0476e2dc

 

[R1CH]

That log still shows 18.0.0.

 

[slyxollie]

That log still shows 18.0.0.

That's weird, I updated. Ill uninstall and reinstall and send you the log.

 

[slyxollie]

That log still shows 18.0.0.

https://gist.github.com/d1b81a686f7f44f6026fdf59585a53b7

 

[R1CH]

Now your log just shows you opening and closing OBS. You need a log file from a session where you're having the problem.

 

[slyxollie]

Now your log just shows you opening and closing OBS. You need a log file from a session where you're having the problem.

The problem is when i open OBS and click record i get that message box and the recording stops so there is no way for me to record.

 

[slyxollie]

Now your log just shows you opening and closing OBS. You need a log file from a session where you're having the problem.

Screenshot of the message that comes up.
https://gyazo.com/c99334320a5610321179ef851c291d8a

 

[R1CH]

Now upload the current log file after that error.

 

[slyxollie]

Now upload the current log file after that error.

https://gist.github.com/4ebf5cd227c94f4e9da260e862d9cc76

 

[R1CH]

It looks like you set too high of a bitrate for the CoreAudio AAC encoder. Over 160kbps is generally unnecessary.

 

[slyxollie]

It looks like you set too high of a bitrate for the CoreAudio AAC encoder. Over 160kbps is generally unnecessary.

Thanks, that solved my issue.