OBS Audio Setup
- Add your mic as an Audio Input source
- Add filters in order: Noise Suppression → Gain → Compressor → Limiter
- Noise Suppression: RNNoise (AI-powered, sounds natural)
- Compressor: Ratio 3:1, Threshold -18dB (evens out volume)
- Limiter: Threshold -1dB (prevents clipping)
Discord Audio Settings
- Input Device: Your USB mic (not "Default")
- Input Sensitivity: Manual, set threshold just below your quietest speech
- Noise Suppression: Krisp (built-in AI denoising)
- Echo Cancellation: On
- Automatic Gain Control: Off (use manual gain instead)
Zoom Audio
Settings → Audio → Check "Original Sound for Musicians" for highest quality. Disable "Automatically adjust microphone volume" and set manually.
Post-Stream Processing
Record your streams locally for repurposing. Use our Audio Trimmer to extract highlights and our Noise Reducer for cleanup before uploading clips.