Using more than 1 camera

[BWalton]

Is it possible to stream 2 cameras through 1 running copy of OBS to 2 separate YouTube channels ? I can run both cameras to the 1 stream 1 camera being a pip but that's not what I am looking to do or can you run 2 copies of OBS on the same computer at the same time each streaming there own camera or is it just simpler to have separate computers ?

Thanks
Bill

 

[Sukiyucky]

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Question / Help - Two instances with different settings

Hi Is it possible to have two instances of OBS Studio with different settings? I have two installations and I need to separate their settings. I need to record both instances at same time and therefore need different setting. This is my installations: Version 23.2.1 (64 bit) Windows 10...

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[BWalton]

Thank you that does answer my question, I searched but couldn't find anything, the 2nd camera is a longer term goal and not of immediate need. 1 camera showing the general area and the 2nd zoomed in on 1 section for a better view. From what I read although it might be possible for best performance and stability its best to run each instance of OBS on its own computer.

Thanks
Bill

 

[Sukiyucky]

Yes, running OBS as an instance on a dedicated computer is recommended. You won't be sharing CPU, GPU, memory and all other resources like you would if running on one computer that could cause slowdowns, resource contention, etc.