Open Broadcaster Software (obs)

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Research shows that 67% of viewers rank video output quality as the most important factor in a live stream. As a broadcaster, you can ensure high-quality video content for your viewers by choosing the best OBS settings before you go live.

OBS Studio is a free, open-source RTMP-enabled encoder software perfect for new and experienced broadcasters. This open-source live streaming software allows users to capture and stream live video from any Mac, Windows, or Linux computer.

As we mentioned, professional live streaming requires either a software or hardware encoder. This equipment works to encode a live video feed into the correct format for streaming through your online video platform (OVP).

OBS Studio offers many great features for new broadcasters just getting the hang of live streaming. The software has a set of OBS-specific system requirements to ensure the most optimal live broadcasting experience. These settings include mixing multiple sources with custom transitions, using audio/video filters and correction tools, and more.

Choosing the right OBS settings can make a huge difference in the output quality of your recording. If your settings are too low, your video may be blurry, pixelated, or choppy. On the other hand, if your settings are too high, your video may be too large, take up too much space, or be difficult to upload and share. Finding the right balance is key.

Your encoder is responsible for the audio output quality recorded from multiple sources: your external microphone and audio track. It also ensures the video output quality of your live streams is as high as possible, depending on the CPU usage preset.

Some of the settings available here include options for streaming, recording, audio, and replay buffer. You can set your bitrate, choose your encoder, set your CPU usage, and more. To ensure a quality stream output, you should use the following settings:

It enables you to multistream to various platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and TikTok. You also have the option to create an RTMP server to live stream to any endpoint of your choice. This helps you reach a wider audience as viewers across different platforms can watch your streams as they happen.

Additionally, Streamlabs OBS offers a highlighter that lets you create highlight videos for short video formats like YouTube Shorts, TikToks, and Reels. You can easily cut and stitch parts of your videos to make them publish-ready.

Streamlabs Ultra is particularly helpful for creators as it has options for accepting tips by creating a custom page and domain for it. You also get 10 GB of storage space, 3+ destinations for multistreaming, and YouTube thumbnail and Twitch panel maker.

Streamlabs OBS is a better option for beginners or broadcasters with little technical know-how since it has a graphical user interface (GUI). On the other hand, OBS Studio has a command-line interface (CLI) that requires users to use coded commands to execute functions.

With these recommended video settings as your starting point, getting comfortable doing live streams should be straightforward and enjoyable. Do keep in mind that these are our recommended best stream settings. As you get comfortable with the platform, it will get easier to tweak settings until you truly learn the best settings for your needs and setup.