Settings reference

Question

Should I cap in-game FPS while streaming?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I cap in-game FPS while streaming?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Should

Question

Should I downscale in Output or Video settings?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I downscale in Output or Video settings?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "S

Question

Should I enable psycho-visual tuning on NVENC?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I enable psycho-visual tuning on NVENC?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Sh

Question

Should I raise OBS process priority?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I raise OBS process priority?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Should I rai

Question

Should I run OBS as administrator?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I run OBS as administrator?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Should I run O

Question

Should I stream at 30 or 60 fps?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I stream at 30 or 60 fps?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Should I stream

Question

Should I stream on Wi-Fi?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I stream on Wi-Fi?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Should I stream on Wi-F

Question

Should I stream through a VPN?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I stream through a VPN?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Should I stream th

Question

Should I use the High H.264 profile?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Should I use the High H.264 profile?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Should I use

Glossary term

Sidecar / Multitrack Audio

Sidecar / Multitrack Audio — plain-language definition for OBS Studio creators, with practical context for streaming and recording workflows.

Question

Simple vs Advanced output mode?

This OBS-Studio.net editorial guide covers Simple vs Advanced output mode?. It is original explanatory writing for creators configuring OBS Studio. Verify version-specific behaviour in Help → About and in official OBS Project documentation when release notes differ.Short answerFor "Simple vs Advance

Hardware item

Solid State Logic SSL 2

Solid State Logic SSL 2 (audio_interface) — OBS-oriented notes labelled as manufacturer_spec. Specs summarise manufacturer documentation; this page does not invent FPS benchmarks.

Hardware item

Sony a6400

Sony a6400 (camera) — OBS-oriented notes labelled as manufacturer_spec. Specs summarise manufacturer documentation; this page does not invent FPS benchmarks.

Hardware item

Sony ZV-E10

Sony ZV-E10 (camera) — OBS-oriented notes labelled as manufacturer_spec. Specs summarise manufacturer documentation; this page does not invent FPS benchmarks.

Plugin

Soundboard

Soundboard is an OBS Studio plugin in the audio category. This directory page explains what it does, how to install it safely, known limitations, and where to find official downloads.