{"id":3899,"date":"2023-01-13T11:25:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T05:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=3899"},"modified":"2023-01-13T11:25:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T05:55:51","slug":"how-to-mute-discord-on-obs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/how-to-mute-discord-on-obs\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Mute Discord on OBS Studio? (Easy Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You can prevent Discord sounds from interfering with your stream by either enabling Discord's Streamer Mode or by muting Discord on OBS Studio. This is usually done by entering the respective app\u2019s user settings and muting the desired audio output. You\u2019ll find a more elaborate explanation below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is easier said than done \u2014 as my friend learned when he tried streaming \u2014 especially since you would have to make virtual audio devices. Luckily, as a computer nerd, I'm here to help you and guide you through the process of muting Discord on OBS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we'll discuss how to mute Discord on OBS and how to prevent Discord sounds from broadcasting over your stream. So, without further ado, let's dive right in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d59290996a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d59290996a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/how-to-mute-discord-on-obs\/#How_To_Mute_Discord_on_OBS\" title=\"How To Mute Discord on OBS?\">How To Mute Discord on OBS?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/how-to-mute-discord-on-obs\/#Add_Discord_Audio_to_OBS_Studio\" title=\"Add Discord Audio to OBS Studio\">Add Discord Audio to OBS Studio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/how-to-mute-discord-on-obs\/#Mute_Discord_on_OBS_Studio_Audio_Mixer\" title=\"Mute Discord on OBS Studio Audio Mixer\">Mute Discord on OBS Studio Audio Mixer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/how-to-mute-discord-on-obs\/#Mute_Discord_Audio_Through_Discord_Streamer_Mode\" title=\"Mute Discord Audio Through Discord Streamer Mode\">Mute Discord Audio Through Discord Streamer Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/how-to-mute-discord-on-obs\/#How_to_Remove_Discord_Audio_Source_from_OBS\" title=\"How to Remove Discord Audio Source from OBS\">How to Remove Discord Audio Source from OBS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/how-to-mute-discord-on-obs\/#What_is_Discord_on_OBS_Studio\" title=\"What is Discord on OBS Studio?\">What is Discord on OBS Studio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/how-to-mute-discord-on-obs\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Mute_Discord_on_OBS\"><\/span>How To Mute Discord on OBS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Muting Discord on OBS isn't as simple as it sounds since OBS detects only hardware audio devices, like your main desktop audio source, by default. Unfortunately, it also neglects all audio output produced by programs and apps. However, you can add Discord audio to your OBS as a virtual audio device and control the volume from the streaming software. Here\u2019s how to do so:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OBS-Project-Interface.jpg\" alt=\"OBS Project Interface\" class=\"wp-image-3902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OBS-Project-Interface.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/OBS-Project-Interface-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Discord_Audio_to_OBS_Studio\"><\/span>Add Discord Audio to OBS Studio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the following steps to add Discord Audio to OBS Studio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To start, open Discord, and go to <strong>User Settings <\/strong>by clicking on the little gear icon at the bottom left-hand corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, <strong>Voice and Video <\/strong>located at the left-hand side panel, and select the <strong>Default device<\/strong> from the <strong>Output device <\/strong>drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open OBS Studio and select your scene from the <strong>Scenes<\/strong> panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Add <\/strong>button (a small plus symbol) located in the <strong>Sources <\/strong>panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, go to the <strong>Audio Output <\/strong>Captureoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in the name of your Discord audio device (it can be \"Discord\") under the <strong>Create new <\/strong>section on the next pop-up screen, and click <strong>OK.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then select the audio device. Make sure that it\u2019s the same device you selected in Discord settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to confirm, and your Discord Audio Will be added to OBS Studio, despite being a virtual audio device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mute_Discord_on_OBS_Studio_Audio_Mixer\"><\/span>Mute Discord on OBS Studio Audio Mixer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming that you previously added a Discord audio device as per our instructions, you can now simply mute Discord audio using the OBS Audio Output Capture method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open OBS Studio and go to the <strong>Audio Mixer<\/strong> panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the list of available audio outputs, locate the one we previously named \"Discord.\"<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the slider below the Discord audio source, which is used to adjust the volume of said source. Just drag the Discord audio slider to the left. That's how to mute Discord on OBS Studio Audio Mixer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mute_Discord_Audio_Through_Discord_Streamer_Mode\"><\/span>Mute Discord Audio Through Discord Streamer Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discord automatically enables the Streamer Mode each time you start OBS unless you've disabled such action. This is a useful option for muting Discord on OBS Studio, and it also works for Streamlabs OBS as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open Discord software on your computer, and enter <strong>User Settings <\/strong>as previously described.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The User Settings usually opens with the <strong>My Account <\/strong>option, and if the Streamer Mode is enabled, you'll be greeted with a message reading \"Streamer Mode Enabled\". Discord implemented this as a safety precaution when you're streaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can either click the message on <strong>My Account <\/strong>or scroll through the left-hand pane and select the <strong>Streamer Mode <\/strong>settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once there, toggle the <strong>Enable Streamer Mode <\/strong>if it wasn't previously enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, toggle <strong>Disable Sounds <\/strong>option off \u2014 you can do this for <strong>Disable Notifications<\/strong> as well to prevent Discord notifications from popping up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_Discord_Audio_Source_from_OBS\"><\/span>How to Remove Discord Audio Source from OBS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to remove the Discord Audio source from the OBS software, here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open OBS Studio and locate the Audio source in the <strong>Sources <\/strong>panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the <strong>Devices <\/strong>option, select the appropriate device, and click on <strong>Delete<\/strong>. If you change your mind, you'll have to add the audio source manually again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Woman-Editing-A-Video-On-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Editing A Video On Laptop\" class=\"wp-image-3905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Woman-Editing-A-Video-On-Laptop.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Woman-Editing-A-Video-On-Laptop-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Discord_on_OBS_Studio\"><\/span>What is Discord on OBS Studio?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discord rose to prominence as one of the best chat programs to use when playing video games, thanks to its extensive features. OBS, on the other hand, has become one of the most popular streaming platforms since the software is free, pretty straightforward to use, and has a lively online community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it's quite easy to see why these two programs mix so well. Many video game streamers combine Discord and OBS (Open Broadcast Software) when broadcasting their gaming sessions to fans and friends, allowing them to connect with their friends during gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, gamers frequently combine discord and OBS since this increases viewer interaction and viewer engagement. Using this, you can make the most of both programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Discord is known to be a very loud app. There is too much noise from people talking in the Discord voice chat, receiving constant notifications, and other distractions. Discord also occasionally has a tendency to record any yells from your buddies that may cause your background noise to be too loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, a lot of users may occasionally find it inconvenient and wish to temporarily mute Discord on OBS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By learning how to mute Discord on OBS, you're preventing Discord audio from broadcasting into your stream. You'll still be able to hear your teammates and other players in the game, but your chats and conversations won't go over the main output device into the stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That concludes our discussion of how to mute Discord audio on OBS Studio. You definitely need Discord to interact with your viewers or with your colleagues in-game, despite the fact that it can occasionally be incredibly loud and disturbing. However, now, you know how to mute Discord and offer your viewers a more pleasant streaming experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can prevent Discord sounds from interfering with your stream by either enabling Discord's Streamer Mode or by muting Discord on OBS Studio. This is usually done by entering the respective app\u2019s user settings and muting the desired audio output. You\u2019ll find a more elaborate explanation below. However, this is easier said than done \u2014 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3899"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3899"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3899\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4063,"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3899\/revisions\/4063"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}