Choose the audio source

In step 2, Audio, choose This browser (mic / tab / screen) to capture sound on this computer, then pick the Input type. Choose Stream key (vMix / OBS / RTMP) only if you send the sound from a video program.

Step 2, Audio: where the sound comes from.

Audio input (browser or stream key) is fixed for the whole broadcast. The Input type is not: you can change it while live.

Input types

  • Microphone: the computer's default microphone input. This is the usual choice when the room's sound comes into the computer.
  • Browser tab: the sound of one tab, for example a video. The browser asks which tab; tick Share tab audio.
  • System audio (Windows and other computers, not Mac): all the computer's sound. Choose Entire screen and turn on audio sharing.
  • Input device (Mac): one exact input, such as a mixer or a USB sound card. Pick it under Device.

When you press Start broadcast, the browser asks for permission once. Press Allow, then watch Input level move as you speak.

How do I send the computer's sound from a Mac?
It needs one extra step. See computer sound on a Mac.
The level meter does not move.
See microphone not working.
See it in the video guideOpens the film at this chapter