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Halfmad said:
Yeah, keen to see it as this is the sort of thing that'll happen next time I install my OS and nobody has a fix for :D
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I wouldn't worry if I was in your shoes, you seem to know what you're doing. Audio happens to be something that I've really struggled with and still do to a lesser degree. :)
 
Hi,

It's been a while since any of us have posted in here but I hope one of you more experienced chaps can advise me further.

Recently, my ATR2100 USB mic died and while checking out some possible options, I started to wonder about trying out a mic preamp/processor or, ideally, buying a kit which includes the mic/amp/arm/shock mount and so on...but some of the ones I've seen are very cheap and therefore most likely too good to be true?

I intend to use the refund from the mic to either 1) simply buy a new model (very likely something different e.g. the Blue Yeti), and pick up the other parts further down the line, or 2) try out a kit/combination now. I've seen one on the rainforest for a measly 30 odd quid, and despite naturally being skeptical, I'd be interested in what your thoughts and opinions are on the subject?

Is there a minimum amount that is advisable to spend on the preamp? I'd love a crack at something like the DBX286s or Focusrite Scarlett 212 but I can't really afford that as well as the mic right now. Too many other expenses at the mo.

Thanks. :)
 
I've been trying out StreamLabs OBS recently, but I'm having an issue.
I use AMD hardware encoder for video (cuz CPU is a 4770K so can't do encoding and play the game). The problem I get is that at some point, sometimes at the start and sometimes later on once I've stopped checking as often, the stream performance just goes to ****. The framerate just drops to almost nothing. In game it may drop a bit but not so much that I notice.

I don't recall getting the same issue with normal OBS.

Has anyone else had this issue and did you solve it?
I'm wondering if it's some of the StreamLabs plugins using too much CPU?

I've noticed it most playing PUBG but it also affects Heroes of the Storm a bit too.
 
Hey,

Hopefully, someone that has experience of OBS will post their thoughts on this.

I can't be certain but this seems to be only related to recording Stalker with the mod I am currently playing, the Anomaly mod. I don't think it's occurred with other mods though I can't be 100% definite on that. What's started to happen, as you can see in the clip, is upon playback the recording performance is very poor (seems absolutely fine and dandy in-game). It doesn't seem to make any difference whether I use CQP (e.g. 0) or CBR (e.g. 50,000). What I don't understand is that for an age, I've used these settings with no issues but lately, it's become a regular occurrence (about a third to half of the recordings made). I don't believe it to be a graphics driver but have wondered if things might improve when the next OBS update comes out. Who knows.

Has anyone else here experienced something like this? If so, how did you go about sorting it?


An example of some settings I sometimes use:
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That looks almost like an drive issue. Like it’s not saving the data fast enough to the drive so it’s skipping frames.

do a drive SMART health check something like HD sentinel will do this for free.

Also what is your recording setup are you using a dedicated cache drive or is it the same as your games drive ect?
 
harry5522 said:
That looks almost like an drive issue. Like it’s not saving the data fast enough to the drive so it’s skipping frames.

do a drive SMART health check something like HD sentinel will do this for free.

Also what is your recording setup are you using a dedicated cache drive or is it the same as your games drive ect?
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Thanks for the suggestion, I'll take a look at that program now. I did wonder about drive performance.

I record to a separate drive which is an 850 Evo. Nothing is flagged in device manager.

Is it necessary to register or should a 'quick' test be sufficient? Nothing detected so far anyway, temps all good, etc.
 
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arc@css said:
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll take a look at that program now. I did wonder about drive performance.

I record to a separate drive which is an 850 Evo. Nothing is flagged in device manager.

Is it necessary to register or should a 'quick' test be sufficient? Nothing detected so far anyway, temps all good, etc.
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I never register, I just get the free trial and check the health percentages.

I will have a closer look later in the evening, I’m a little busy now but will try and figure out what else could be a cause.
 
harry5522 said:
I never register, I just get the free trial and check the health percentages.

I will have a closer look later in the evening, I’m a little busy now but will try and figure out what else could be a cause.
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Thanks. The health percentages are in the 90s for both drives (98% with the recording drive).

I've also turned off the machine and checked that the cables were connected securely, no problems there either.
 
arc@css said:
Thanks. The health percentages are in the 90s for both drives (98% with the recording drive).

I've also turned off the machine and checked that the cables were connected securely, no problems there either.
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Just thought, I actually have the stalker games. If you can send me your OBS settings on trust or post them in here and I will see if I can replicate this issue and if I can see if I can resolve it.

Haven’t used the anomaly mod before that ones is new to me but il get it installed for this testing.
 
harry5522 said:
Just thought, I actually have the stalker games. If you can send me your OBS settings on trust or post them in here and I will see if I can replicate this issue and if I can see if I can resolve it.

Haven’t used the anomaly mod before that ones is new to me but il get it installed for this testing.
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Appreciate it, thanks.

I'll post as much of what I think will be relevant settings-wise in a moment or two.

Edit: I wonder if Windows Aero could be the culprit, just a random hunch.
 
harry5522 said:
You in windows 10? I’m pretty sure windows 10 doesn’t yet have Aero!
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No, currently using 7. I switched back to 7 after I had some audio issues with 10. I'll probably jump back to it sometime later this year.

Ok, so here are an example of some settings. Let me know if there's anything else you might require. :)

Video Settings.
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Output Settings (CBR).
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Output Settings (CQP).
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CQP (High Quality - CBR high quality not included as very similar in appearance).
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Audio.
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Advanced Settings.
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Ok, cheers.

Enjoy the mod. :)

Edit: make sure you install 1.3.3, 1.4, then 1.5 (including any patches).

I should add that this issue crops up whether I'm recording MP4 or MKV.
 
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Puppetmaster said:
Is there a reason you have rescaled output and output resolution checked when they are the same as your base res?
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No, no reason. I can't recall why I did that. Probably just copied a guide yonks ago and saw no reason to alter it as it doesn't seem to cause any issues.

Guess I should uncheck it though. :)


Maybe my GPU's age is showing?
 
arc@css said:
Ok, cheers.

Enjoy the mod. :)

Edit: make sure you install 1.3.3, 1.4, then 1.5 (including any patches).

I should add that this issue crops up whether I'm recording MP4 or MKV.
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Aye it's all downloading now, stalker is installed 1.3.3, 1.4 and 1.5 are downloaded just waiting for the main files ( both parts ) to download.. Damn near 12gb :D And OBS is set up and capturing in game with your settings so lets see if i get the stutters when its modded.
 
Yup, it's a reasonably large install. One of the best mods I've played. :)

Some of the time I get no problems at all, but for some reason, it just throws a wobbly every now and then. As I mused earlier, maybe my system is showing its age...
 
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