Question / Help Shaky video feed when switching between scenes

[ArmorySons]

I recently made the switch from XSplit to OBS and am enjoying it so far. I was previously using AmaRecTV 2.20c, but was having some bad audio distortion issues. I read that AmaRecTV 2.10 fixed the issue, so I am now using version 2.10b. The audio distortion seems to be fixed now, but I'm having an issue with the video quality now. When I switch between scenes in OBS, sometimes an issue will occur where the video starts shaking around. The video looks completely fine in AmaRec, so I think the issue is with OBS.

I can fix the issue by turning the game feed on and off a few times, but I'm looking for a way to prevent the issue from occurring at all. Here are my stream specs:

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AmaRecTV Settings:

OBS Settings:

Finally, here is a recorded example of the issue I'm talking about (issue is shown at about 0:27 into the video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1lKQiaOUDQ

My log file from when I recorded this video is here:

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17:58:57: Open Broadcaster Software v0.582b - 32bit (´・ω・｀)
17:58:57: -------------------------------
17:58:57: CPU Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz
17:58:57: CPU Speed: 3392MHz
17:58:57: Physical Memory:  4095MB Total, 4095MB Free
17:58:57: stepping id: 3, model 60, family 6, type 0, extmodel 1, extfamily 0, HTT 1, logical cores 4, total cores 4
17:58:57: monitor 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1920, 1080}
17:58:57: monitor 2: pos={1920, 0}, size={1024, 768}
17:58:57: Windows Version: 6.2 Build 9200 
17:58:57: Aero is Enabled
17:58:57: -------------------------------
17:58:57: OBS Modules:
17:58:57: Base Address     Module
17:58:57: 00E80000         OBS.exe
17:58:57: 6D860000         OBSApi.dll
17:58:57: 6F210000         DShowPlugin.dll
17:58:57: 6FE30000         GraphicsCapture.dll
17:58:57: 6EFA0000         NoiseGate.dll
17:58:57: 6EF80000         PSVPlugin.dll
17:58:57: ------------------------------------------
17:58:57: Adapter 1
17:58:57:   Video Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series
17:58:57:   Video Adapter Dedicated Video Memory: 3202523136
17:58:57:   Video Adapter Shared System Memory: 1092378624
17:58:57:   Video Adapter Output 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1920, 1080}, attached=true
17:58:57:   Video Adapter Output 2: pos={1920, 0}, size={1024, 768}, attached=true
17:58:57: =====Stream Start: 2013-10-21, 17:58:57===============================================
17:58:57:   Multithreaded optimizations: On
17:58:57:   Base resolution: 1920x1080
17:58:57:   Output resolution: 852x480
17:58:57: ------------------------------------------
17:58:57: Loading up D3D10 on AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series...
17:58:57: ------------------------------------------
17:58:57: Audio Format: 48000hz
17:58:57: Playback device Default
17:58:57: ------------------------------------------
17:58:57: Using desktop audio input: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
17:58:57: ------------------------------------------
17:58:57: Audio Encoding: AAC
17:58:57:     bitrate: 128
17:58:57: Using Monitor Capture
17:58:57: ------------------------------------------
17:58:57:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
17:58:57:     device id (null),
17:58:57:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
17:58:57:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
17:58:57:     audio device: Disable,
17:58:57:     audio device id Disabled,
17:58:57: 
17:58:57: Using directshow input
17:58:57: Using Window Capture
17:58:57: Scene buffering time set to 700
17:58:58: ------------------------------------------
17:58:58: Video Encoding: x264
17:58:58:     fps: 30
17:58:58:     width: 852, height: 480
17:58:58:     preset: veryfast
17:58:58:     profile: high
17:58:58:     keyint: 60
17:58:58:     CBR: yes
17:58:58:     CFR: yes
17:58:58:     max bitrate: 2500
17:58:58:     buffer size: 2500
17:58:58: ------------------------------------------
17:58:58: MMDeviceAudioSource: Frequency for device 'Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)' is 384000, samples per sec is 48000
17:59:01: ------------------------------------------
17:59:01:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
17:59:01:     device id (null),
17:59:01:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
17:59:01:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
17:59:01:     audio device: Disable,
17:59:01:     audio device id Disabled,
17:59:01: 
17:59:01: Using directshow input
17:59:10: Using Window Capture
17:59:12: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
17:59:12:   New Scene
17:59:12: ------------------------------------------
17:59:12:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
17:59:12:     device id (null),
17:59:12:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
17:59:12:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
17:59:12:     audio device: Disable,
17:59:12:     audio device id Disabled,
17:59:12: 
17:59:12: Using directshow input
17:59:12: Using Window Capture
17:59:12: Using Window Capture
17:59:18: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
17:59:18:   New Scene
17:59:18: Using Monitor Capture
17:59:18: ------------------------------------------
17:59:18:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
17:59:18:     device id (null),
17:59:18:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
17:59:18:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
17:59:18:     audio device: Disable,
17:59:18:     audio device id Disabled,
17:59:18: 
17:59:18: Using directshow input
17:59:18: Using Window Capture
17:59:21: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
17:59:21:   New Scene
17:59:21: ------------------------------------------
17:59:21:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
17:59:21:     device id (null),
17:59:21:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
17:59:21:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
17:59:21:     audio device: Disable,
17:59:21:     audio device id Disabled,
17:59:21: 
17:59:21: Using directshow input
17:59:21: Using Window Capture
17:59:21: Using Window Capture
17:59:23: ------------------------------------------
17:59:23:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
17:59:23:     device id (null),
17:59:23:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
17:59:23:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
17:59:23:     audio device: Disable,
17:59:23:     audio device id Disabled,
17:59:23: 
17:59:23: Using directshow input
18:00:07: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:00:07:   New Scene
18:00:07: Using Monitor Capture
18:00:07: ------------------------------------------
18:00:07:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:00:07:     device id (null),
18:00:07:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:00:07:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:00:07:     audio device: Disable,
18:00:07:     audio device id Disabled,
18:00:07: 
18:00:07: Using directshow input
18:00:07: Using Window Capture
18:05:47: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:05:47:   New Scene
18:05:47: ------------------------------------------
18:05:47:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:05:47:     device id (null),
18:05:47:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:05:47:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:05:47:     audio device: Disable,
18:05:47:     audio device id Disabled,
18:05:47: 
18:05:47: Using directshow input
18:05:47: Using Window Capture
18:05:47: Using Window Capture
18:05:51: ------------------------------------------
18:05:51:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:05:51:     device id (null),
18:05:51:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:05:51:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:05:51:     audio device: Disable,
18:05:51:     audio device id Disabled,
18:05:51: 
18:05:51: Using directshow input
18:05:52: ------------------------------------------
18:05:52:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:05:52:     device id (null),
18:05:52:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:05:52:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:05:52:     audio device: Disable,
18:05:52:     audio device id Disabled,
18:05:52: 
18:05:52: Using directshow input
18:05:53: ------------------------------------------
18:05:53:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:05:53:     device id (null),
18:05:53:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:05:53:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:05:53:     audio device: Disable,
18:05:53:     audio device id Disabled,
18:05:53: 
18:05:53: Using directshow input
18:05:53: ------------------------------------------
18:05:53:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:05:53:     device id (null),
18:05:53:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:05:53:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:05:53:     audio device: Disable,
18:05:53:     audio device id Disabled,
18:05:53: 
18:05:53: Using directshow input
18:06:17: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:06:17:   New Scene
18:06:17: Using Monitor Capture
18:06:17: ------------------------------------------
18:06:17:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:06:17:     device id (null),
18:06:17:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:06:17:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:06:17:     audio device: Disable,
18:06:17:     audio device id Disabled,
18:06:17: 
18:06:17: Using directshow input
18:06:18: Using Window Capture
18:06:18: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:06:18:   New Scene
18:06:18: ------------------------------------------
18:06:18:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:06:18:     device id (null),
18:06:18:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:06:18:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:06:18:     audio device: Disable,
18:06:18:     audio device id Disabled,
18:06:18: 
18:06:18: Using directshow input
18:06:18: Using Window Capture
18:06:18: Using Window Capture
18:06:31: Total frames encoded: 13585, total frames duplicated: 28 (0.21%)
18:06:31: Total frames rendered: 13584, number of late frames: 5 (0.04%) (it's okay for some frames to be late)
18:06:31: 
18:06:31: Profiler time results:
18:06:31: 
18:06:31: ==============================================================
18:06:31: video thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 1.696 ms] [children: 69.7%] [unaccounted: 30.3%]
18:06:31: | scene->Preprocess - [59.6%] [avg time: 1.01 ms]
18:06:31: | GPU download and conversion - [10.1%] [avg time: 0.172 ms] [children: 9.26%] [unaccounted: 0.884%]
18:06:31: | | flush - [8.55%] [avg time: 0.145 ms]
18:06:31: | | CopyResource - [0.531%] [avg time: 0.009 ms]
18:06:31: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [0.177%] [avg time: 0.003 ms]
18:06:31: Convert444Threads - [100%] [avg time: 0.235 ms] [children: 98.3%] [unaccounted: 1.7%]
18:06:31: | Convert444toNV12 - [98.3%] [avg time: 0.231 ms]
18:06:31: encoder thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 0.58 ms]
18:06:31: ==============================================================
18:06:31: 
18:06:31: 
18:06:31: Profiler CPU results:
18:06:31: 
18:06:31: ==============================================================
18:06:31: video thread frame - [cpu time: avg 0.568 ms, total 7718.75 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:31: | scene->Preprocess - [cpu time: avg 0.326 ms, total 4437.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:31: | GPU download and conversion - [cpu time: avg 0.025 ms, total 343.75 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:31: | | flush - [cpu time: avg 0.016 ms, total 218.75 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:31: | | CopyResource - [cpu time: avg 0.002 ms, total 31.25 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:31: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [cpu time: avg 0.001 ms, total 15.625 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:31: Convert444Threads - [cpu time: avg 0.08 ms, total 2171.88 ms] [avg calls per frame: 2]
18:06:31: | Convert444toNV12 - [cpu time: avg 0.08 ms, total 2171.88 ms] [avg calls per frame: 2]
18:06:31: encoder thread frame - [cpu time: avg 0.114 ms, total 1546.88 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:31: ==============================================================
18:06:31: 
18:06:31: =====Stream End: 2013-10-21, 18:06:31=================================================
18:06:32: =====Stream Start: 2013-10-21, 18:06:32===============================================
18:06:32:   Multithreaded optimizations: On
18:06:32:   Base resolution: 1920x1080
18:06:32:   Output resolution: 852x480
18:06:32: ------------------------------------------
18:06:32: Loading up D3D10 on AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series...
18:06:32: ------------------------------------------
18:06:32: Audio Format: 48000hz
18:06:32: Playback device Default
18:06:32: ------------------------------------------
18:06:32: Using desktop audio input: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
18:06:32: ------------------------------------------
18:06:32: Audio Encoding: AAC
18:06:32:     bitrate: 128
18:06:32: ------------------------------------------
18:06:32:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:06:32:     device id (null),
18:06:32:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:06:32:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:06:32:     audio device: Disable,
18:06:32:     audio device id Disabled,
18:06:32: 
18:06:32: Using directshow input
18:06:32: Using Window Capture
18:06:32: Using Window Capture
18:06:32: Scene buffering time set to 700
18:06:32: ------------------------------------------
18:06:32: Video Encoding: x264
18:06:32:     fps: 30
18:06:32:     width: 852, height: 480
18:06:32:     preset: veryfast
18:06:32:     profile: high
18:06:32:     keyint: 60
18:06:32:     CBR: yes
18:06:32:     CFR: yes
18:06:32:     max bitrate: 2500
18:06:32:     buffer size: 2500
18:06:32: ------------------------------------------
18:06:32: MMDeviceAudioSource: Frequency for device 'Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)' is 384000, samples per sec is 48000
18:06:36: Total frames encoded: 113, total frames duplicated: 0 (0.00%)
18:06:36: Total frames rendered: 118, number of late frames: 1 (0.85%) (it's okay for some frames to be late)
18:06:36: 
18:06:36: Profiler time results:
18:06:36: 
18:06:36: ==============================================================
18:06:36: video thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 1.855 ms] [children: 71.2%] [unaccounted: 28.8%]
18:06:36: | scene->Preprocess - [65.2%] [avg time: 1.21 ms]
18:06:36: | GPU download and conversion - [5.98%] [avg time: 0.111 ms] [children: 5.44%] [unaccounted: 0.539%]
18:06:36: | | flush - [4.74%] [avg time: 0.088 ms]
18:06:36: | | CopyResource - [0.539%] [avg time: 0.01 ms]
18:06:36: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [0.162%] [avg time: 0.003 ms]
18:06:36: Convert444Threads - [100%] [avg time: 0.21 ms] [children: 97.6%] [unaccounted: 2.38%]
18:06:36: | Convert444toNV12 - [97.6%] [avg time: 0.205 ms]
18:06:36: encoder thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 0.62 ms]
18:06:36: ==============================================================
18:06:36: 
18:06:36: 
18:06:36: Profiler CPU results:
18:06:36: 
18:06:36: ==============================================================
18:06:36: video thread frame - [cpu time: avg 0.794 ms, total 93.75 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:36: | scene->Preprocess - [cpu time: avg 0.529 ms, total 62.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:36: | GPU download and conversion - [cpu time: avg 0.132 ms, total 15.625 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:36: | | flush - [cpu time: avg 0.132 ms, total 15.625 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:36: | | CopyResource - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:36: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:36: Convert444Threads - [cpu time: avg 0.084 ms, total 15.625 ms] [avg calls per frame: 2]
18:06:36: | Convert444toNV12 - [cpu time: avg 0.084 ms, total 15.625 ms] [avg calls per frame: 2]
18:06:36: encoder thread frame - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:36: ==============================================================
18:06:36: 
18:06:36: =====Stream End: 2013-10-21, 18:06:36=================================================
18:06:47: =====Stream Start: 2013-10-21, 18:06:47===============================================
18:06:47:   Multithreaded optimizations: On
18:06:47:   Base resolution: 1920x1080
18:06:47:   Output resolution: 852x480
18:06:47: ------------------------------------------
18:06:47: Loading up D3D10 on AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series...
18:06:47: ------------------------------------------
18:06:47: Audio Format: 48000hz
18:06:47: Playback device Default
18:06:47: ------------------------------------------
18:06:47: Using desktop audio input: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
18:06:47: ------------------------------------------
18:06:47: Audio Encoding: AAC
18:06:47:     bitrate: 128
18:06:47: ------------------------------------------
18:06:47:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:06:47:     device id (null),
18:06:47:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:06:47:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:06:47:     audio device: Disable,
18:06:47:     audio device id Disabled,
18:06:47: 
18:06:47: Using directshow input
18:06:47: Using Window Capture
18:06:47: Using Window Capture
18:06:47: Scene buffering time set to 700
18:06:47: ------------------------------------------
18:06:47: Video Encoding: x264
18:06:47:     fps: 30
18:06:47:     width: 852, height: 480
18:06:47:     preset: veryfast
18:06:47:     profile: high
18:06:47:     keyint: 60
18:06:47:     CBR: yes
18:06:47:     CFR: yes
18:06:47:     max bitrate: 2500
18:06:47:     buffer size: 2500
18:06:47: ------------------------------------------
18:06:47: MMDeviceAudioSource: Frequency for device 'Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)' is 384000, samples per sec is 48000
18:06:56: Total frames encoded: 234, total frames duplicated: 0 (0.00%)
18:06:56: Total frames rendered: 239, number of late frames: 1 (0.42%) (it's okay for some frames to be late)
18:06:56: 
18:06:56: Profiler time results:
18:06:56: 
18:06:56: ==============================================================
18:06:56: video thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 1.732 ms] [children: 73.5%] [unaccounted: 26.5%]
18:06:56: | scene->Preprocess - [67.6%] [avg time: 1.171 ms]
18:06:56: | GPU download and conversion - [5.89%] [avg time: 0.102 ms] [children: 5.25%] [unaccounted: 0.635%]
18:06:56: | | flush - [4.56%] [avg time: 0.079 ms]
18:06:56: | | CopyResource - [0.52%] [avg time: 0.009 ms]
18:06:56: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [0.173%] [avg time: 0.003 ms]
18:06:56: Convert444Threads - [100%] [avg time: 0.19 ms] [children: 97.4%] [unaccounted: 2.63%]
18:06:56: | Convert444toNV12 - [97.4%] [avg time: 0.185 ms]
18:06:56: encoder thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 0.568 ms]
18:06:56: ==============================================================
18:06:56: 
18:06:56: 
18:06:56: Profiler CPU results:
18:06:56: 
18:06:56: ==============================================================
18:06:56: video thread frame - [cpu time: avg 0.523 ms, total 125 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:56: | scene->Preprocess - [cpu time: avg 0.261 ms, total 62.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:56: | GPU download and conversion - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:56: | | flush - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:56: | | CopyResource - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:56: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:56: Convert444Threads - [cpu time: avg 0.146 ms, total 62.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 2]
18:06:56: | Convert444toNV12 - [cpu time: avg 0.146 ms, total 62.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 2]
18:06:56: encoder thread frame - [cpu time: avg 0.073 ms, total 15.625 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:06:56: ==============================================================
18:06:56: 
18:06:56: =====Stream End: 2013-10-21, 18:06:56=================================================
18:06:56: =====Stream Start: 2013-10-21, 18:06:56===============================================
18:06:56:   Multithreaded optimizations: On
18:06:56:   Base resolution: 1920x1080
18:06:56:   Output resolution: 852x480
18:06:56: ------------------------------------------
18:06:56: Loading up D3D10 on AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series...
18:06:56: ------------------------------------------
18:06:56: Audio Format: 48000hz
18:06:56: Playback device Default
18:06:56: ------------------------------------------
18:06:56: Using desktop audio input: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
18:06:56: ------------------------------------------
18:06:56: Audio Encoding: AAC
18:06:56:     bitrate: 128
18:06:56: ------------------------------------------
18:06:56:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:06:56:     device id (null),
18:06:56:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:06:56:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:06:56:     audio device: Disable,
18:06:56:     audio device id Disabled,
18:06:56: 
18:06:56: Using directshow input
18:06:56: Using Window Capture
18:06:56: Using Window Capture
18:06:56: Scene buffering time set to 700
18:06:57: ------------------------------------------
18:06:57: Video Encoding: x264
18:06:57:     fps: 30
18:06:57:     width: 852, height: 480
18:06:57:     preset: veryfast
18:06:57:     profile: high
18:06:57:     keyint: 60
18:06:57:     CBR: yes
18:06:57:     CFR: yes
18:06:57:     max bitrate: 2500
18:06:57:     buffer size: 2500
18:06:57: ------------------------------------------
18:06:57: MMDeviceAudioSource: Frequency for device 'Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)' is 384000, samples per sec is 48000
18:07:11: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:11:   New Scene
18:07:11: Using Monitor Capture
18:07:11: ------------------------------------------
18:07:11:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:11:     device id (null),
18:07:11:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:11:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:11:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:11:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:11: 
18:07:11: Using directshow input
18:07:11: Using Window Capture
18:07:13: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:13:   New Scene
18:07:13: ------------------------------------------
18:07:13:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:13:     device id (null),
18:07:13:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:13:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:13:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:13:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:13: 
18:07:13: Using directshow input
18:07:13: Using Window Capture
18:07:13: Using Window Capture
18:07:14: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:14:   New Scene
18:07:14: Using Monitor Capture
18:07:14: ------------------------------------------
18:07:14:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:14:     device id (null),
18:07:14:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:14:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:14:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:14:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:14: 
18:07:14: Using directshow input
18:07:14: Using Window Capture
18:07:16: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:16:   New Scene
18:07:16: ------------------------------------------
18:07:16:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:16:     device id (null),
18:07:16:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:16:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:16:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:16:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:16: 
18:07:16: Using directshow input
18:07:16: Using Window Capture
18:07:16: Using Window Capture
18:07:18: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:18:   New Scene
18:07:18: Using Monitor Capture
18:07:18: ------------------------------------------
18:07:18:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:18:     device id (null),
18:07:18:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:18:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:18:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:18:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:18: 
18:07:18: Using directshow input
18:07:18: Using Window Capture
18:07:21: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:21:   New Scene
18:07:21: ------------------------------------------
18:07:21:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:21:     device id (null),
18:07:21:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:21:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:21:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:21:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:21: 
18:07:21: Using directshow input
18:07:21: Using Window Capture
18:07:21: Using Window Capture
18:07:23: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:23:   New Scene
18:07:23: Using Monitor Capture
18:07:23: ------------------------------------------
18:07:23:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:23:     device id (null),
18:07:23:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:23:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:23:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:23:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:23: 
18:07:23: Using directshow input
18:07:23: Using Window Capture
18:07:23: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:23:   New Scene
18:07:23: ------------------------------------------
18:07:23:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:23:     device id (null),
18:07:23:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:23:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:23:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:23:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:23: 
18:07:23: Using directshow input
18:07:23: Using Window Capture
18:07:23: Using Window Capture
18:07:24: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:24:   New Scene
18:07:24: Using Monitor Capture
18:07:24: ------------------------------------------
18:07:24:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:24:     device id (null),
18:07:24:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:24:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:24:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:24:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:24: 
18:07:24: Using directshow input
18:07:24: Using Window Capture
18:07:25: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:07:25:   New Scene
18:07:25: ------------------------------------------
18:07:25:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:07:25:     device id (null),
18:07:25:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:07:25:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:07:25:     audio device: Disable,
18:07:25:     audio device id Disabled,
18:07:25: 
18:07:25: Using directshow input
18:07:25: Using Window Capture
18:07:25: Using Window Capture
18:08:39: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:08:39:   New Scene
18:08:39: Using Monitor Capture
18:08:39: ------------------------------------------
18:08:39:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:08:39:     device id (null),
18:08:39:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:08:39:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:08:39:     audio device: Disable,
18:08:39:     audio device id Disabled,
18:08:39: 
18:08:39: Using directshow input
18:08:39: Using Window Capture
18:08:41: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:08:41:   New Scene
18:08:41: ------------------------------------------
18:08:41:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:08:41:     device id (null),
18:08:41:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:08:41:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:08:41:     audio device: Disable,
18:08:41:     audio device id Disabled,
18:08:41: 
18:08:41: Using directshow input
18:08:41: Using Window Capture
18:08:41: Using Window Capture
18:08:43: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:08:43:   New Scene
18:08:43: Using Monitor Capture
18:08:43: ------------------------------------------
18:08:43:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:08:43:     device id (null),
18:08:43:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:08:43:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:08:43:     audio device: Disable,
18:08:43:     audio device id Disabled,
18:08:43: 
18:08:43: Using directshow input
18:08:43: Using Window Capture
18:08:44: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
18:08:44:   New Scene
18:08:44: ------------------------------------------
18:08:44:     device: AmaRec Video Capture,
18:08:44:     device id (null),
18:08:44:     chosen type: RGB32, usingFourCC: false, res: 640x480 - 640x480, frameIntervals: 333667-333667
18:08:44:     use buffering: false - 0, fourCC: 00000000
18:08:44:     audio device: Disable,
18:08:44:     audio device id Disabled,
18:08:44: 
18:08:44: Using directshow input
18:08:44: Using Window Capture
18:08:44: Using Window Capture
18:08:47: Total frames encoded: 3288, total frames duplicated: 20 (0.61%)
18:08:47: Total frames rendered: 3293, number of late frames: 1 (0.03%) (it's okay for some frames to be late)
18:08:47: 
18:08:47: Profiler time results:
18:08:47: 
18:08:47: ==============================================================
18:08:47: video thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 1.833 ms] [children: 65.5%] [unaccounted: 34.5%]
18:08:47: | scene->Preprocess - [59.7%] [avg time: 1.095 ms]
18:08:47: | GPU download and conversion - [5.73%] [avg time: 0.105 ms] [children: 4.86%] [unaccounted: 0.873%]
18:08:47: | | flush - [4.31%] [avg time: 0.079 ms]
18:08:47: | | CopyResource - [0.436%] [avg time: 0.008 ms]
18:08:47: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [0.109%] [avg time: 0.002 ms]
18:08:47: Convert444Threads - [100%] [avg time: 0.192 ms] [children: 97.4%] [unaccounted: 2.6%]
18:08:47: | Convert444toNV12 - [97.4%] [avg time: 0.187 ms]
18:08:47: encoder thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 0.477 ms]
18:08:47: ==============================================================
18:08:47: 
18:08:47: 
18:08:47: Profiler CPU results:
18:08:47: 
18:08:47: ==============================================================
18:08:47: video thread frame - [cpu time: avg 0.507 ms, total 1671.88 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:08:47: | scene->Preprocess - [cpu time: avg 0.393 ms, total 1296.88 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:08:47: | GPU download and conversion - [cpu time: avg 0.018 ms, total 62.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:08:47: | | flush - [cpu time: avg 0.009 ms, total 31.25 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:08:47: | | CopyResource - [cpu time: avg 0.009 ms, total 31.25 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:08:47: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:08:47: Convert444Threads - [cpu time: avg 0.066 ms, total 437.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 2]
18:08:47: | Convert444toNV12 - [cpu time: avg 0.066 ms, total 437.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 2]
18:08:47: encoder thread frame - [cpu time: avg 0.009 ms, total 31.25 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
18:08:47: ==============================================================
18:08:47: 
18:08:47: =====Stream End: 2013-10-21, 18:08:47=================================================

 

[dodgepong]

Try adding the source as a global source, so that it doesn't have to reload every time you switch scenes.

 

[paibox]

Why would you be using two older versions of AmaRecTV (each with their own set of problems) instead of the most recent one? 2.31 should be available from both the Japanese and the English page by now.

Also, if you are already doing deinterlacing in AmaRec itself, make sure that your deinterlacing is set to "None" in OBS, otherwise selecting the "wrong" field order can result in behavior like that in your video.

 

[ArmorySons]

Try adding the source as a global source, so that it doesn't have to reload every time you switch scenes.

That seems to have done the trick, thank you!

Why would you be using two older versions of AmaRecTV (each with their own set of problems) instead of the most recent one? 2.31 should be available from both the Japanese and the English page by now.

From the original post:

I was previously using AmaRecTV 2.20c, but was having some bad audio distortion issues. I read that AmaRecTV 2.10 fixed the issue, so I am now using version 2.10b. The audio distortion seems to be fixed now, but I'm having an issue with the video quality now.

Also, if you are already doing deinterlacing in AmaRec itself, make sure that your deinterlacing is set to "None" in OBS, otherwise selecting the "wrong" field order can result in behavior like that in your video.

I have deinterlacing set to "None" in OBS, thanks for the tip though!

 

[paibox]

You say "From the original post", but you don't mention AmaRecTV 2.31 (which is the newest version on the English page, 3.00c is the newest one on the Japanese page) anywhere.

2.20c is quite outdated, and had frame rate issues over the DirectShow Live passthrough (which are most likely present in 2.10b as well).

 

[ArmorySons]

You say "From the original post", but you don't mention AmaRecTV 2.31 (which is the newest version on the English page, 3.00c is the newest one on the Japanese page) anywhere.

2.20c is quite outdated, and had frame rate issues over the DirectShow Live passthrough (which are most likely present in 2.10b as well).

My apologies, I did neglect to mention that I used AmaRecTV 2.31. I tried v2.31 before and it had the same issues with audio distortion. If I notice frame rate issues with AmaRecTV 2.10b, I guess I'll switch back to 2.31 and deal with the audio distortion again.

Actually, do you know if there's any way to correct the audio distortion present in version 2.31? Would be nice if I could do that rather than use outdated versions to correct it.

 

[paibox]

Ah, I just realized that you're using a Dazzle. I haven't used the Dazzle in AmaRecTV that much, but unfortunately I believe that the audio distortion is an issue with the device itself. While there is a new version of AmaRecTV out now (3.00c), I'm not sure if that would help either.

I do believe that just like when using the device directly in OBS, AmaRecTV 2.10b will drift out of sync after X amount of time due to the device failing to present audio samples. The Dazzle is unfortunately plagued by issues, both with the audio and the drivers, and while there are some USB SD capture devices that work better, they're usually not in that price range.

 

[ArmorySons]

Ah, I just realized that you're using a Dazzle. I haven't used the Dazzle in AmaRecTV that much, but unfortunately I believe that the audio distortion is an issue with the device itself. While there is a new version of AmaRecTV out now (3.00c), I'm not sure if that would help either.

I do believe that just like when using the device directly in OBS, AmaRecTV 2.10b will drift out of sync after X amount of time due to the device failing to present audio samples. The Dazzle is unfortunately plagued by issues, both with the audio and the drivers, and while there are some USB SD capture devices that work better, they're usually not in that price range.

That's strange. The audio seems fine in 2.10b, but is distorted in 2.20c and 2.31. My Dazzle is an older model, purchased around August 2010. I'm not sure if the newer releases are any better. Do you have any suggestions for some quality, affordable SD capture cards? Maybe I'll just deal with the issues for the time being, and invest in a better capture device when I feel it's necessary. Thank you for the insight, though!

 

[paibox]

The reason it gets distorted in 2.20c and up is because AmaRecTV stretches the audio samples it has available while waiting for the dazzle to provide new ones. You might be able to get around this by adding the Dazzle directly in OBS and enabling some amount of buffering, though you would be unable to use OBS as a "monitor" to play the game on. (Perhaps you have a splitter? Not sure how common s-video splitters are.)

Terratec has a number of Grabster capture devices which are very nice, though that's a European manufacturer, and I'm not quite sure what their American counterpart is called. (In case you live in the US.)

 

[ArmorySons]

The reason it gets distorted in 2.20c and up is because AmaRecTV stretches the audio samples it has available while waiting for the dazzle to provide new ones. You might be able to get around this by adding the Dazzle directly in OBS and enabling some amount of buffering, though you would be unable to use OBS as a "monitor" to play the game on. (Perhaps you have a splitter? Not sure how common s-video splitters are.)

Terratec has a number of Grabster capture devices which are very nice, though that's a European manufacturer, and I'm not quite sure what their American counterpart is called. (In case you live in the US.)

I tried adding the Dazzle directly in OBS, and most of the time no sound comes through unless I change the settings every single time I load the source. I've decided to stick with capturing from AmaRecTV, and I'll just deal with the distortion issues. In the future, maybe I'll keep my eye out for a good deal on a better capture device.

P.S. Also, I do have a splitter for composite and S-Video. Not sure if that changes anything.