OBS Settings Guide

Output Mode

• Switch to Advanced mode.

Bitrate

• Ensure total bitrate (Audio + Video) is no more than half of your Android upload speed to avoid buffering.
• Check your upload speed via an online speed test, measured in megabits per second.

Audio Bitrate

• Keep it at 160 kbps, as higher bitrates offer negligible audible improvement.

Encoder Selection

• NVIDIA GPU: Choose NVIDIA NVENC H.264.
• AMD GPU: Use AMD's encoder.
• Intel CPU: Use Intel Quick Sync if no dedicated GPU is available.
• Older CPU or No Viable Option: Use x264.

Rate Control

• Choose Constant Bitrate (CBR) for optimal streaming performance.

Encoder Preset

• NVIDIA NVENC: Use the Quality preset. Max Quality might cause issues for some users.
• Options like Look Ahead should be off; Psycho Visual Tuning should be on.
• x264: Set the preset to Very Fast to balance quality and CPU load.

Keyframe Interval

• Set to 2 seconds.

Audio Settings

• Sample Rate: 48 kHz.
• Channels: Stereo.

Global Audio Devices

• Desktop Audio: Default is fine for general PC sound. Double-check the default device if multiple audio outputs are available.
• Microphone: Choose the best available microphone, ensuring it is set to default in Windows settings.

Video Settings

• Base Resolution: Match your monitor's resolution, verified under display settings.
• Output (Scaled) Resolution: Set this based on your streaming needs.
• Downscale Filter: Use Lanczos for quality; switch to Bicubic for better performance if needed.
• FPS Values: Choose between 30 FPS for stability or 60 FPS for aesthetics. Consider 48 FPS as a compromise.

Conclusion

These settings should optimize your OBS setup for streaming. Adjust settings based on performance and quality needs. Subscribe for more tutorials like this.