OBS Log Help

[Dommer52]

Hey!

Would anyone be able to help me out and look at the log I've attached to the post?

I'm not happy with the current quality of my stream with the settings I have enabled etc, I think I might have messed something up and I'm pulling my hair trying to figure out what it could be lol

All help is appreciated!
Thanks <3

 

[deFrisselle]

Can't tell much without a log of a recording or streaming session
Also, run OBS as Admin

 

[Dommer52]

Can't tell much without a log of a recording or streaming session
Also, run OBS as Admin

Alright, I'll get back to you with a streaming log! :)

 

[konsolenritter]

I'm not happy with the current quality

Can you be a little bit more clear on this, please?

 

[Dommer52]

Alright, I'll get back to you with a streaming log! :)

https://obsproject.com/logs/-746AmVBtvwv2NC9 here is an updated log <3

 

[Dommer52]

Can you be a little bit more clear on this, please?

It just seems very pixelated and not exactly clear like other streams have.

 

[qhobbes]

1. Your audio devices has a sample rate that doesn't match the OBS sample rate. This can result in audio drift over time or sound distortion. Check your audio devices in Windows settings (both Playback and Recording) and ensure the Default Format (under Advanced) is consistent. 48000 Hz is recommended.
OBS Sample Rate: 48000 Hz
Line In (High Definition Audio Device): 44100
2. Run OBS as Admin. Right click on the shortcut, properties, advanced, check box, ok, apply, ok.
3. Use the NVENC encoder instead of x264. Preset Quality, Profile High
4. Your log does not contain a complete streaming session. Results of this log analysis are limited. Please post a link to a clean log file.
To make a clean log file, please follow these steps:

1) Restart OBS as Admin.
2) Start your stream for at least 30 seconds. Make sure you replicate any issues as best you can, which means having any games/apps open and captured, etc.
3) Stop your stream.
4) Select Help > Log Files > Upload Current Log File. Send that link here.

 

[Dommer52]

1. Your audio devices has a sample rate that doesn't match the OBS sample rate. This can result in audio drift over time or sound distortion. Check your audio devices in Windows settings (both Playback and Recording) and ensure the Default Format (under Advanced) is consistent. 48000 Hz is recommended.
OBS Sample Rate: 48000 Hz
Line In (High Definition Audio Device): 44100
2. Run OBS as Admin. Right click on the shortcut, properties, advanced, check box, ok, apply, ok.
3. Use the NVENC encoder instead of x264. Preset Quality, Profile High
4. Your log does not contain a complete streaming session. Results of this log analysis are limited. Please post a link to a clean log file.
To make a clean log file, please follow these steps:

1) Restart OBS as Admin.
2) Start your stream for at least 30 seconds. Make sure you replicate any issues as best you can, which means having any games/apps open and captured, etc.
3) Stop your stream.
4) Select Help > Log Files > Upload Current Log File. Send that link here.

Thank you for the reply! :)

I'll get back to you with the 30 second stream log ASAP.
I use a dual pc setup so that's why I use the x264 encoder as I was told that was better for quality etc.

I've uploaded "last log" from the "help" section on OBS for the meantime :) I don't know if that'll show anything but hopefully it does

https://obsproject.com/logs/VqbTSBzF7Vj2xorQ

I've also gone ahead and changed the sample rate of the audio to match! :)

 

[Dommer52]

1. Your audio devices has a sample rate that doesn't match the OBS sample rate. This can result in audio drift over time or sound distortion. Check your audio devices in Windows settings (both Playback and Recording) and ensure the Default Format (under Advanced) is consistent. 48000 Hz is recommended.
OBS Sample Rate: 48000 Hz
Line In (High Definition Audio Device): 44100
2. Run OBS as Admin. Right click on the shortcut, properties, advanced, check box, ok, apply, ok.
3. Use the NVENC encoder instead of x264. Preset Quality, Profile High
4. Your log does not contain a complete streaming session. Results of this log analysis are limited. Please post a link to a clean log file.
To make a clean log file, please follow these steps:

1) Restart OBS as Admin.
2) Start your stream for at least 30 seconds. Make sure you replicate any issues as best you can, which means having any games/apps open and captured, etc.
3) Stop your stream.
4) Select Help > Log Files > Upload Current Log File. Send that link here.

https://obsproject.com/logs/Ncjudda6Oehm3JI0

this is my current log file for today, im also noticing some dropped frames, not exactly sure why tho :(

 

[qhobbes]

Try enabling Dynamic Bitrate in the Advanced Settings to prevent dropped frames.

 

[Dommer52]

Try enabling Dynamic Bitrate in the Advanced Settings to prevent dropped frames.

Alright ill give that a try.

Here is the updated log from todays stream.
Some dropped frames, no idea why very little though only 25.


Of course still not completely happy with the quality so any pointers in settings would be appreciated! :D

https://obsproject.com/logs/0Xkgp5b30sLEwjae

 

[qhobbes]

When you're judging the quality of your stream, are you viewing it at 1664x936?

 

[Dommer52]

When you're judging the quality of your stream, are you viewing it at 1664x936?

I just watch the stream on my other computer at the time on twitch and other times will watch the vods afterwards.

 

[qhobbes]

When viewing your stream/vod on Twitch, click on the gear/cog icon in the bottom right > Advanced > enable Video Stats.
This should show you the Video and Display Resolution. If the Display is larger than the Video, then it's being upscaled which can degrade the perceived quality.