Tutorial: Download, Install/Setup, and Use The OBS Plugin Source Record

Introduction

The OBS Plugin Source Record is a valuable tool for OBS Studio users who want to record individual sources separately from their main stream or recording. It allows you to isolate and capture specific sources, such as a game capture, a webcam, or a browser source, without affecting the overall output. This can be useful for creating highlight reels, editing specific segments, or simply having a backup of a particular source.

Prerequisites

1. OBS Studio installed on your computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
2. Download the Source Record plugin from the OBS Forums or GitHub

Downloading the Plugin

1. Go to the OBS Forums or GitHub page for the Source Record plugin.
2. Click on the “Download” button or link.
3. Choose the appropriate download file for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
4. Save the downloaded file to your computer.

Installing the Plugin

1. Extract the downloaded file if it is compressed (ZIP or RAR format).
2. Copy the extracted files or folder to the OBS Studio plugins directory.
   • On Windows: C:\Program Files\obs-studio\plugins or C:\Program Files (x86)\obs-studio\plugins
   • On macOS: /Applications/OBS Studio/Contents/Resources/obs-plugins
   • On Linux: /usr/share/obs-studio/plugins

Setting Up the Plugin

1. Launch OBS Studio.
2. Right-click on the source you want to record separately (e.g., Game Capture, Webcam, Browser Source).
3. Select “Filters” from the context menu.
4. In the Filters window, click on the “+” button and choose “Source Record” from the list.
5. A new “Source Record” filter will be added to the source.
6. Double-click on the “Source Record” filter to open its settings.
7. Choose the desired recording output format and encoder settings.
8. Click “OK” to save the settings.

Using the Plugin

1. Start recording your main stream or scene as you normally would.
2. The Source Record plugin will simultaneously record the selected source to a separate file.
3. Once you’re finished recording, stop the recording.
4. The recorded source file will be saved to the specified location.

Additional Notes

• You can add multiple Source Record filters to different sources to record multiple sources separately.
• The Source Record plugin may impact your system performance, especially when recording high-resolution or high-bitrate sources.
• If you encounter any issues with the plugin, try restarting OBS Studio or reinstalling the plugin.

Conclusion

The OBS Plugin Source Record provides a convenient way to record individual sources separately from your main OBS output. This allows you to capture specific elements of your stream or scene without affecting the overall recording. With its simple setup and straightforward operation, the Source Record plugin is a valuable tool for OBS Studio users who want more flexibility in their recordings.