How to Fix Common OBS Studio Recording Errors (Step-by-Step)

OBS Studio is a powerful recording tool, but technical glitches can disrupt your workflow. Here's how to resolve the most frequent recording errors:

1. "No Audio" Recording Error

Symptoms:

• Video records without sound
• Audio meters in OBS show no activity

Fix:

1. Right-click your audio source in OBS
2. Select Properties > Audio Output
3. Set Audio Monitoring to "Monitor and Output"
4. Check Windows/macOS sound settings to ensure OBS has recording permissions

2. Black Screen During Recording

Symptoms:

• Recorded video shows black screen
• Preview window works but recording doesn't

Fix:

1. Go to Settings > Output
2. Change Output Mode to "Advanced"
3. Set Recording Format to MP4
4. Update graphics drivers (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel)

3. OBS Crashes When Starting Recording

Quick Fixes:

• Run OBS as administrator
• Disable overlays (Discord/Steam)
• Lower bitrate in Settings > Output

4. High CPU Usage Lag

Solution: Use "x264" encoder instead of NVENC in Settings > Output

5. Recording Stops Unexpectedly

Fix: Increase Max Recording Time in Settings > Output

Pro Tip:

Always check OBS logs (Help > Log Files) for specific error codes

By following these steps, you'll minimize recording interruptions and maintain professional-quality streams. Let us know in the comments if you need help with specific error codes!