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How to further improve OBS broadcast quality

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You can broadcast in different qualities, taking into consideration the computer you use, the internet connection speed, and your broadcast equipment.

 

If you have OBS already set up, you can go to the next level. This information will help you broadcast in different qualities taking into account the OBS values that can be adjusted, such as screen resolution, FPS numbers, Quality, and Bitrate.

 

OBS requires a stable internet connection. If you're streaming with WiFi or an unstable internet connection, we always recommend broadcasting from your Browser and not from OBS.

 

Basic Settings [SD]

For any computer and camera, a minimum of 10 Mbps internet speed is necessary.

 

Below, you will find the advised quality values if you are getting started and don't have access to high-end equipment. This configuration is recommended over a higher one that will result in a choppy broadcast for the users viewing your show. It is advisable to set up OBS with a lower quality that is suitable for your equipment to ensure broadcast stability.

 

OUTPUT

Output Mode: Advanced

Audio Track: 1

Encoder: Software (x264)

Rate Control: CBR

Video Bitrate: 900 Kbps

Keyframe Interval: 1

CPU Usage Preset: Ultrafast

Profile: Baseline

Tune: Zerolatency

 

AUDIO

Sample rate: 44.1 kHz

 

VIDEO

Base (Canvas) Resolution: 720x480 (If your OBS does not support 720x480 you can use 1280x720) 

Output (Scaled) Resolution: 720x480

Dowscale Filter: Bilinear

Common FPS Values: 20

 

 

Medium Settings [SD+]

Recommended settings for modern computer systems with HD camera and if you have a minimum of 30 Mbps internet speed.

 

This is the recommended quality if you don't have enough resources to broadcast in High-Definition. But no worries, this is not essential to show the users enjoying your show how sexy you are.

 

OUTPUT

Output Mode: Advanced

Audio Track: 1

Encoder: Software (x264)

Rate Control: CBR

Video Bitrate: 1500 Kbps

Keyframe Interval: 1

CPU Usage Preset: Ultrafast

Profile: Baseline

Tune: Zerolatency

 

AUDIO

Sample rate: 44.1 kHz

 

VIDEO

Base (Canvas) Resolution: 854×480 (If your OBS does not support 852x480 you can use 1280x720) 

Output (Scaled) Resolution: 854×480

Dowscale Filter: Bicubic (Sharpened scaling, 16 samples)

Common FPS Values: 24 NTSC

 

 

Advanced Settings [HD]

If you have fiber optic internet and use an ethernet cable (not WiFi) with an upload speed of 100+ Mbps, an HD camera, and a powerful computer, then you are ready to use the [HD] settings.

 

This is the recommended quality for the majority of high-definition broadcasts, a balance between quality and performance with no excessive requirements.

 

OUTPUT

Output Mode: Advanced

Audio Track: 1

Encoder: Software (x264)

Rate Control: CBR

Video Bitrate: 2500 Kbps

Keyframe Interval: 1

CPU Usage Preset: Medium

Profile: Baseline

Tune: Zerolatency

 

AUDIO

Sample rate: 44.1 kHz

 

VIDEO

Base (Canvas) Resolution: 1920x1080

Output (Scaled) Resolution: 1920x1080

Dowscale Filter: Bicubic (Sharpened scaling, 16 samples)

Common FPS Values: 30

 

Ultimate Settings [Full HD]

If you have fiber optic internet and use an ethernet cable (not WiFi) with an upload speed of 100+ Mbps, an HD camera, and a powerful high-end computer, then you are ready to use the [Full HD] settings.

 

This is the recommended quality if you want to take your broadcast to the next level, but it should always be paired with a good broadcast environment, with a powerful computer and correct lighting to get the most out of the camera.

 

OUTPUT

Output Mode: Advanced

Audio Track: 1

Encoder: Software (x264)

Rate Control: CBR

Video Bitrate: 3500 Kbps

Keyframe Interval: 1

CPU Usage Preset: Medium

Profile: Baseline

Tune: Zerolatency

 

AUDIO

Sample rate: 44.1 kHz

 

VIDEO

Base (Canvas) Resolution: 1920x1080

Output (Scaled) Resolution: 1920x1080

Dowscale Filter: Bicubic (Sharpened scaling, 16 samples)

Common FPS Values: 30


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