Controls: Here, you'll find basic operating functions to start or stop recording, select the output mode, and adjust your recording settings.Īfter you've downloaded OBS Studio and gotten familiar with its interface, you'll want to begin setting everything up.Scene Transitions: With scene transitions, you can add fun animations that will play while switching between scenes in your recording or stream.

(We'll explain how to select the best OBS settings for recording audio later on in the OBS tutorial.)

Audio Mixer: You can use the audio mixer to adjust the settings for your audio recordings.

Once you have everything set up, here, you can see your mic, webcam, and other sources.

Audio and Video Sources: This section shows you any audio or video device used for capturing content.

The Scenes Section: Scenes will show inputs from different sources, including live stream, an image, or another type of input source.

Use the preview window to try different settings out to see which works best with the equipment you have for your broadcast or recording.

The Preview Window: Once finished recording, you can see what your recorded video will look like in this section of the screen.

To begin to understand how to record with OBS, break down the interface into six separate parts for simplicity's sake: If you're not familiar with waveforms or some recording terms, the software's interface might seem confusing. The OBS recorder can be a bit intimidating at first, especially for beginners. You can always install additional plugins later. You'll have the option to add plugins to your installation. Step 2: Select your OS (Windows, macOS, or Linux) to download the installation setup. To Get OBS for your system, follow the steps below: OBS Studio works with all of the major operating systems: Windows, Mac, and Linux. First-time users often get confused, so we’ll walk you through how to install OBS and get started. Compatible with most video and audio sources, OBS easily integrates with popular streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch, which makes it appealing to podcasters, vloggers, and live-streamers.

Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) Studio is open-source software that records and streams video and audio on your computer.

Obs studio record screen