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Eliminating White Noise in Your Mic with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)

May 17, 2024

Audio quality is a crucial aspect of creating professional streams and recordings, but often microphone setups can pick up annoying background white noise.udio quality is a crucial aspect of creating professional streams and recordings, but often microphone setups can pick up annoying background white noise. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) users may face this issue while streaming or recording their content, but worry not - this guide will teach you how to get rid of white noise Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) users may face this issue while streaming or recording their content, but worry not - this guide will teach you how to get rid of white noise Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) users may face this issue while streaming or recording their content, but worry not - this guide will teach you how to get rid of white noise Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) users may face this issue while streaming or recording their content, but worry not - this guide will teach you how to get rid of white noise Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) users may face this issue while streaming or recording their content, but worry not - this guide will teach you how to get rid of white noise Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) users may face this issue while streaming or recording their content, but worry not - this guide will teach you how to get rid of white noise in a mic using OBS.


Step 1: Download and Install OBS Studio
First, make sure you have the most recent version of OBS Studio installed on your computer. Visit the OBS website (https://obsproject.com/) to download the software and follow the installation instructions.


Step 2: Configure OBS Audio Settings
Once you have OBS Studio installed, open the software and navigate to the 'Settings' tab. In the settings menu, click on 'Audio' to access the audio configuration settings. Here, you can select your audio devices for your microphone and other audio sources. Choose your microphone from the 'Mic/Auxiliary Audio Device' dropdown menu.


Step 3: Apply a Noise Suppression Filter
OBS Studio has built-in audio filters that can help reduce or eliminate white noise from your microphone input. To apply a noise suppression filter, follow these steps:



  1. In the OBS main window, locate the 'Audio Mixer' section.

  2. Click on the gear icon next to the 'Mic/Aux' bar to access the 'Advanced Audio Properties' menu.

  3. Select 'Filters' in the menu that appears.

  4. In the 'Audio Filters' window, click the '+' icon at the bottom left corner and select 'Noise Suppression' from the list of available filters.

  5. You can adjust the strength of the noise suppression filter by moving the slider. Experiment with different levels of suppression until you achieve the desired reduction in white noise.


Step 4: Consider Additional Audio Filters
Though the noise suppression filter works well for most cases, you might still encounter some residual white noise. OBS Studio offers additional audio filters, such as 'Gain' and 'Noise Gate', which can further help improve your audio quality. Experiment with these filters if needed to fine-tune your microphone setup.


Step 5: Test Your Audio Setup
To ensure the changes you made achieve the desired effect, perform a quick test recording or stream using your new audio settings. Make necessary adjustments to your filter settings if you still notice white noise or have other audio issues.


By following these steps, you will be well on your way to achieving clear and professional audio quality while using OBS Studio for your streaming or recording needs.


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