How to Record with Streamlabs OBS: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Are you looking to capture high-quality recordings from your Streamlabs streams while still maintaining an engaging experience for your audience? Look no further! In this article, we'll walk through the process of setting up and using Streamlabs OBS's built-in recording features.

Why Record Your Streams?

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Before diving into the technical aspects, let's quickly discuss why you'd want to record your stream in the first place. Here are just a few compelling reasons:

1. Rebroadcasting content: If you're unable to go live due to internet issues or other commitments, having pre-recorded streams available allows you to continue entertaining your audience.

2. Post-production editing: With recorded footage at hand, you can easily edit out mistakes, add commentary, transitions, and more before re-uploading the edited version back onto platforms like YouTube or Twitch.

3. Analyzing performance: Analyzing metrics such as viewership numbers, engagement rates (e.g., chat participation), time spent watching specific parts of your stream can help improve future content creation strategies.

Setting Up Streamlabs OBS for Recording

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To start recording with Streamlab's OBS, follow these steps:

1. First things first - download and install 'Streamlabs OBS'(https://streamlabs.com/tv/downloads) if you haven't already.

2. Upon launching the software, navigate to Settings > Recording

3. Ensure that 'Record in high quality' is checked under the Output section.

Configuring Stream Settings

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To ensure crystal-clear recordings at 1080p60 or higher resolutions (depending on your hardware capabilities), follow these steps:

1. Go back to Streamlabs OBS and click on the three dots next to your stream name at the top right corner.

2. Select 'Edit Stream' from the drop-down menu.

In this window, you'll find options for bitrate (frames per second), resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, etcetera - adjust these according to what works best for both quality and internet upload speed constraints:

* Bitrate determines how much data is being transmitted each second; higher values result in better picture/sound but may cause buffering issues if your connection isn't fast enough.

* Resolution controls the final output resolution of your recording (e.g., 1080p, 1440p).

* Aspect Ratio dictates whether you want a widescreen or standard aspect ratio for your video.

Recording with Streamlabs OBS

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Now that we've covered all bases regarding setup and configuration, let's dive into actually starting the recording process:

1. Once everything is set up as desired, simply click on Start Streaming at the bottom left corner of the main interface.

2. To start recording simultaneously while streaming, press the Rec button located next to 'Go Live' in the same row.

Tips & Tricks for Recording with Streamlabs OBS

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To get the most out of your recordings and stream smoothly:

* Use a good quality webcam or capture card if possible; this will help improve overall picture quality.

* Invest in external audio equipment like microphones and/or headsets to reduce background noise during live streams/recordings.

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By following these simple steps, you'll be able to record high-quality streams with ease using Streamlabs OBS. Whether it's for rebroadcasting later or post-production editing purposes - having a reliable recording setup in place can make all the difference between creating engaging content and disappointing your audience.

Remember always follow copyright laws when sharing others' intellectual property online! Happy streaming & happy recording!

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