How to Make OBS Not Pick Up Discord
Introduction
Observation (OBS) is a popular screen recording and live streaming software that allows users to capture and broadcast their screen activity to various platforms. However, OBS can sometimes pick up Discord messages, which can be frustrating and disrupt the user’s experience. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to prevent OBS from picking up Discord messages.
Understanding Discord Messages
Before we dive into the solution, it’s essential to understand how Discord messages work. Discord messages are a type of text message that is sent between users in a Discord server. These messages can be used for various purposes, such as sharing files, asking questions, or simply chatting with other users.
Why OBS Picks Up Discord Messages
OBS picks up Discord messages for several reasons:
- Audio Input: OBS requires audio input to capture the audio from Discord messages. If the audio input is not configured correctly, OBS may pick up Discord messages.
- Text Input: OBS requires text input to capture the text from Discord messages. If the text input is not configured correctly, OBS may pick up Discord messages.
- Server Configuration: OBS may pick up Discord messages if the server configuration is not set up correctly.
Preventing OBS from Picking Up Discord Messages
To prevent OBS from picking up Discord messages, follow these steps:
Step 1: Configure Audio Input
- Audio Input Settings: Go to Settings > Audio Input and select the audio input device that is connected to your computer.
- Audio Input Settings: Ensure that the audio input device is set to Stereo or Mono and that the Sample Rate is set to 44100 or 48000.
- Audio Input Settings: Make sure that the Volume is set to a reasonable level.
Step 2: Configure Text Input
- Text Input Settings: Go to Settings > Text Input and select the text input device that is connected to your computer.
- Text Input Settings: Ensure that the text input device is set to Stereo or Mono and that the Sample Rate is set to 44100 or 48000.
- Text Input Settings: Make sure that the Volume is set to a reasonable level.
Step 3: Configure Server Configuration
- Server Settings: Go to Settings > Server and select the server that you want to use with OBS.
- Server Settings: Ensure that the Audio Input and Text Input settings are set to Disabled.
- Server Settings: Make sure that the Server is set to Private or Public.
Step 4: Use a Third-Party App
- Third-Party App: Use a third-party app such as Discord Chat Logger or Discord Message Logger to capture Discord messages.
- Third-Party App: Ensure that the app is configured to capture Discord messages and that the Audio Input and Text Input settings are set to Disabled.
Step 5: Use OBS with a Third-Party App
- OBS with Third-Party App: Use OBS with a third-party app such as Discord Chat Logger or Discord Message Logger to capture Discord messages.
- OBS with Third-Party App: Ensure that the app is configured to capture Discord messages and that the Audio Input and Text Input settings are set to Disabled.
Additional Tips
- Use a High-Quality Audio Input Device: Use a high-quality audio input device to ensure that OBS captures the audio from Discord messages correctly.
- Use a High-Quality Text Input Device: Use a high-quality text input device to ensure that OBS captures the text from Discord messages correctly.
- Use a Third-Party App: Use a third-party app to capture Discord messages, as it can provide more accurate results than OBS.
Conclusion
Preventing OBS from picking up Discord messages requires some configuration and setup. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that OBS captures Discord messages correctly and that your experience is uninterrupted. Remember to use a high-quality audio input device and text input device, and to configure the server settings to Disabled. Additionally, using a third-party app can provide more accurate results than OBS.
Table: OBS Settings
| Setting | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Input | Audio input device | Stereo or Mono |
| Audio Input Sample Rate | Audio input sample rate | 44100 or 48000 |
| Audio Input Volume | Audio input volume | Reasonable level |
| Text Input | Text input device | Stereo or Mono |
| Text Input Sample Rate | Text input sample rate | 44100 or 48000 |
| Text Input Volume | Text input volume | Reasonable level |
| Server | Server settings | Disabled |
| Server Audio Input | Server audio input | Disabled |
| Server Text Input | Server text input | Disabled |
Conclusion
Preventing OBS from picking up Discord messages requires some configuration and setup. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that OBS captures Discord messages correctly and that your experience is uninterrupted. Remember to use a high-quality audio input device and text input device, and to configure the server settings to Disabled. Additionally, using a third-party app can provide more accurate results than OBS.