Why your OBS audio sounds too quiet
OBS Studio recordings often arrive quieter than they sound during the live monitor because Windows' default audio mixer applies conservative gain to capture multiple sources without clipping. Streamers and content creators routinely need to boost OBS recordings before uploading to YouTube or TikTok.
When to use this OBS booster
- Stream highlight clips ripped from OBS recordings
- Tutorial recordings with mic + system audio mixed too quietly
- Game capture audio that needs to match modern YouTube/TikTok loudness
Pro tips for OBS
- Use Compressor + Limiter chain in OBS itself for live work, then this tool for finishing touches on recordings.
- Voice-over content benefits from +9 dB; pure gameplay recordings usually need only +3 to +6 dB.
Frequently asked questions
Why are OBS recordings quieter than my live audio?
OBS captures at conservative gain to leave headroom for multiple sources (mic, game, music). Each source records at moderate level, the mixed output ends up below what feels right on playback. Boost in post.
Best boost for OBS recordings?
+6 dB for stream content destined for YouTube. +9 dB if you're cross-posting to TikTok or Reels where the loudness norm is higher.
Can I boost OBS source audio in real-time?
Yes inside OBS via filters — add a Gain filter to each source. This tool is for boosting recorded output after the fact.