How to fix OBS failed to capture game audio

Problem Symptom: User reported that OBS Studio fails to record game audio. In this article, we show you how to fix the issue where OBS Studio not capturing game audio on Windows 10.

How to fix OBS failed to capture game audio

Content Summary

Potential Causes
Solution 1: Disable all sound effects in Speaker Enhancements
Solution 2: Set Desktop Audio to Default
Solution 3: Verify Audio Track is correct

Potential Causes

• Using multiple Audio Devices
• OBS Studio pick up voice from microphone

Solution 1: Disable all sound effects in Speaker Enhancements

Step 1: Start OBS Studio.

Step 2: Click on the File > Settings.

Open the Settings of OBS Studio.

Step 3: Click on the Audio tab at the sidebar.

Step 4: Set the Desktop Audio Device to Default.