Can You Record MP3 with OBS? [Answered 2024]

Melissa Lee updated on Aug 31, 2024 to Screen Recorder Questions and Answers

Can I output directly to .mp3 with OBS Studio? If possible, what do I need to do? Or are there any other audio recorders you can recommend?

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As one of the popular free and open-source screen recorders, OBS is loved by many people. However, some users also have the question: Is it possible to only record audio using OBS in MP3 format? The answer is yes. It is possible to use OBS record mp3 as long as you make some settings. Here is the tutorial about how to make OBS record as MP3:

  • Step 1. Add audio Scene and Source in Scenes and Sources by clicking the + icon.
  • Step 2. Navigate to Settings > Output > Output Mode, and select Advanced.
  • Step 3. Choose the Recording option and select Custom Output (FFmpeg) in Type.
  • Step 4. In the FFmpeg Settings tab, choose Container Format as MP3. Later, click on OK.
  • Step 5. Hit on the Start Recording button in the OBS interface to record audio as MP3.

By following the above steps, you will be able to record audio as an MP3 file using OBS. Meanwhile, you can also record computer and microphone audio with an easier-to-use audio recording utility called EaseUS RecExperts.

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It's an excellent Windows and Mac screen recorder that captures video and audio losslessly in HD. You can use it as a professional audio recorder to capture any sound from your desktop or other applications and save it in different formats like MP3, AAC, WAV, OGG, etc.

You can also record screen and sound simultaneously. Then, you can extract audio from an MP4 file or save extra audio files while recording by setting the feature in advance.

  • Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts and choose Audio in the main interface.
  • Step 2. Configure the System and Microphone information. The audio output format is MP3 by default. You can also go to Settings > Audio to choose a different output format.
  • Step 3. Hit the REC button to start recording audio. To finish it, Click on the red square icon to stop.
  • Step 4. After that, you'll get your MP3 recording file and preview it.

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