{"id":7163,"date":"2024-08-22T10:15:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=7163"},"modified":"2024-08-22T17:22:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T13:22:34","slug":"obs-remove-background-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/obs-remove-background-noise\/","title":{"rendered":"OBS Noise Suppression: How to Remove Background Noise?"},"content":{"rendered":"

High-quality audio is crucial for anyone involved in live streaming, podcasting, or video creation. Whether you’re a gamer, educator, or content creator, ensuring your audience hears you clearly without distracting background noise is a must. OBS Studio, a popular open-source software for video recording and live streaming, offers powerful built-in tools to help you achieve just that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through how to use <\/span>OBS noise suppression<\/span><\/a> to enhance your audio quality, providing you with all the tips and tricks you need to sound professional in every recording and stream.<\/span><\/p>\n

Removing Background Noise in OBS<\/span>\"OBS<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Open OBS Studio<\/span><\/h3>\n

To get started, launch OBS Studio on your computer. If you don’t have it installed yet, you can download it from the official OBS website. Once opened, you should see the main interface with various sections like Scenes, Sources, Audio Mixer, and Controls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Select the Audio Input Source<\/span><\/h3>\n

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In OBS Studio, your microphone or audio input source is where you\u2019ll apply the noise suppression. First, identify the audio input source you want to enhance. In the<\/span> Audio Mixer <\/b>section, find your microphone or audio input source. If you haven\u2019t already added it, click on the <\/span>+ button<\/b> in the <\/span>Sources<\/b> section, select <\/span>Audio Input Capture<\/b>, and choose your microphone from the list.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: Apply the OBS Noise Suppression Filter<\/span><\/h3>\n

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With your audio input source selected, it’s time to apply the noise suppression filter:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. In the<\/span> Audio Mixer<\/b> section, click the <\/span>gear icon (\u2699\ufe0f)<\/b> next to your microphone or audio input source.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. From the dropdown menu, select <\/span>Filters<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. In the Filters window, click the <\/span>+<\/b> button at the bottom left and choose <\/span>Noise Suppression<\/b> from the list.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. You\u2019ll see options for the type of noise suppression<\/span>: RNNoise<\/b> (higher quality) and <\/span>Speex<\/b> (more customizable).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Choose the one that best suits your needs. RNNoise is generally recommended for most users due to its AI-based suppression, but you can experiment with both to see which works best for your environment.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Adjust the suppression level if using Speex, or simply leave it at the default setting for RNNoise.
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    Step 4: Test Your Audio Settings<\/span><\/h3>\n

    After applying the noise suppression filter, it\u2019s crucial to test your audio to ensure it effectively reduces background noise without affecting your voice quality:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. In OBS, go to <\/span>Controls<\/b> and click <\/span>Start Recording<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Record a short clip while speaking into the microphone. Ensure you’re in the typical environment where you\u2019ll be streaming or recording to test how the filter performs under normal conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Stop the recording and playback the clip to evaluate the audio quality. Listen for any residual background noise or any distortions in your voice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      If the audio is clear and free from unwanted noise, you\u2019ve successfully configured the noise suppression. If not, consider using easy <\/span>built-in tools to remove the background noise<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 5: Noise Suppression with Krisp<\/span><\/h3>\n

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