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[jordand]

Hey all,

New to using OBS and overall it's pretty easy to use/setup from a basic standpoint(live streaming with one cam for example).

I'm struggling with figuring out how I should set up OBS for my setup. I'm looking to basically have OBS have an input from my personal webcam/mic as well as an input from a "guest" who is in a video call with me. Overall this isn't too hard to setup that I've found, however, the challenge that I'm struggling with is the fact that I'm usually in a call with multiple people via Google Meet.

I am looking to be able to separate out the audio from my own audio to my guest on the call audio as well as the video. I dont want the other people in the call to be picked up - audio or visually - in OBS. I'm fine doing post production work if needed, but thought i'd ask the community for ideas on how to set this up.

Maybe OBS isn't the right software though.

 

[Lawrence_SoCal]

The problem you are likely to be running into is the Windows Audio subsystem. basically, it is simplistic, and not that robust.
M$ has started some work on providing app level Audio adjustments, but from what I've heard (not my area), it is mush a work in progress (not something to rely on)

So... what you want in terms of Audio routing/handling would be much easier/better in Linux or MacOS. In Windows, it won't be easy
WinCapture Audio is known to have all kinds of challenges (issues, instability, etc... see above as Kernel OS code part (or all) of the issue?)

I feel your pain... I'm sticking with Windows for now... but Audio routing/handling can be a complete PITA
There are ways to use 3rd party Audio handling hardware and software, but do NOT expect it to be easy... and some thing simply may not work

On the Other hand, it may be as simple as Disabling Desktop Audio in OBS Studio (which is what I did very early on). I ONLY use specific Audio Sources, and that works in my use case... ymmv