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Capture Discord Audio Separately in OBS Studio
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Answer
With participant consent, add Discord as an Application Audio Capture source in OBS on supported Windows versions and disable duplicate desktop capture.
Get consent before capturing a call
Tell every participant whether the Discord conversation will be recorded, streamed, or published. Follow local consent law, Discord server rules, and platform policies. A technically working audio source does not remove the need for permission.
Update and open both applications
Use a current OBS Studio release on supported Windows, start Discord, and join the intended voice channel. Play a short test sound or ask a consenting participant to speak so the source can be identified in OBS.
Add Application Audio Capture
In the OBS scene, select Add under Sources and choose Application Audio Capture. Create a new source, select the Discord application or matching window, and confirm. Keep Discord running while configuring the source.
Separate the other audio sources
Add the game or media application as its own Application Audio Capture source if separate mixer control is required. Add the microphone independently. Rename every source clearly so a live adjustment does not mute the wrong channel.
Prevent duplicate desktop audio
Open Settings > Audio and disable global Desktop Audio if it is also capturing Discord, or ensure the same application is not included by two sources. Duplicate capture usually sounds louder, delayed, or echoing.
Set monitoring and recording tracks carefully
Use Advanced Audio Properties only if you understand monitoring and track routing. Avoid Monitor and Output when the monitored signal is feeding back into the captured device. Confirm the intended sources are assigned to the recording or streaming track.
Make a private test recording
Record at least 30 seconds with Discord, microphone, and game audio. Play the file outside OBS, check that each source is present once, and adjust mixer levels before going live.
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If it does not work
- If Discord is silent, reselect its active process after Discord restarts and check the OBS mixer meter. If it is doubled or echoing, disable overlapping Desktop Audio or monitoring. Make another local test recording before streaming.
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