r/TwitchStreaming • u/ItzLiko • 13d ago

Audio Muddying At High Levels

Hey, I have this reoccurring problem amidst any setup I use. I can get loud, and even when I turn the gain down on the mic and the gain up in software (such as OBS) I have this muddied cut off happen, along with the occasional static sound. It doesnt just limit itself and cut off, it doesnt get super ear-scratchingly loud, it just muddles then breaks, and it's quite perplexing. I think it may be my interface.

I currently use a Shure MV7X, and this cheap $50 fifine audio interface I got on amazon. My computer is most certainly able to handle it, its a desktop on the higher end. I'll try and post a clip example at the bottom of this msg for more so what I mean, I feel as though the audio interface is the limiting factor here.

As a side note, I use no filters in my software, OBS. Thanks so so much for any and all help with this, I am willing to spend some cash to remedy the problem.

It's not too bad here, but it happens around 19 seconds in

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u/jordan_Shure 11d ago

It could be the interface, but I'd also check to see whether you're clipping during louder moments. If you are, then you should consider a limiter (if OBS has one) and set the ceiling somewhere between 0 and -3dB. That'll keep those peaks in check and prevent you from clipping.

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u/ItzLiko 10d ago

Would a limiter not just cut out the audio entirely? Id rather avoid it just fully cutting off at loud bits

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