Eliminating White Noise in Laptop Recordings: OBS Studio Fixes

If you've encountered white noise during your recording sessions on your laptop, particularly when working with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), you're not alone. White noise can be frustrating, masking the intended audio and reducing the quality of your brown noise recordings. Here are actionable steps to help you eliminate unwanted noise for pristine audio playback.

Step-by-Step Guide to Fix White Noise in OBS

Check your Microphone and Recording Environment

• Ensure that your microphone is properly connected and configured.


• Try recording in a different environment to determine if external sounds are causing the noise.

Adjust Your OBS Settings

• Open OBS and navigate to 'Settings', then 'Audio'.


• Lower the 'Mic/Auxiliary Audio' gain to minimize potential distortion.

Use Noise Suppression Features

• OBS offers built-in noise suppression filters. Add a 'Noise Suppression' filter to your mic source.

Update Audio Drivers

• Outdated or corrupt drivers can cause audio issues. Visit your laptop manufacturer's website and install the latest audio drivers.

Optimize Your Laptop's Sound Settings

• Access your laptop's sound settings and disable enhancements that may introduce noise.

Additional Tips for Crisp Audio

• Use high-quality microphones and recording equipment.


• Implement acoustic treatments in your recording space.

By following these steps, you should significantly reduce white noise interference in your laptop recordings, allowing you to focus on the soothing frequencies of brown noise.For more tips and troubleshooting guides, visit our Brown Noise website's FAQ section.