OBS Raises Kernel_Task CPU Usage Astronomically

MJ94

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Hello,

I use OBS to screen/audio record the main screen of my 2019 MBP. Below are the specs:

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When I record, all is well for 1-3 minutes, but then kernel_task shoots up to 200-1,000% CPU according to Activity Monitor.

I've done a lot investigating this and have brought my scaled resolution down; if I use anything better than 896x560, kernel_task skyrockets, and the computer is almost unusable. Even 896x560 is a bit slow. Unfortunately, though, 896x560 makes text look terrible in the recording playback, too.

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Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

Thanks!

You may find a log file at https://obsproject.com/logs/KtyV_1ECeX4_Zl-S.
 
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