How to Mute Discord So Your Viewers Can't Hear

When you're streaming live, you may want to mute your Discord audio source so that your viewers can focus on the game without any interruptions. In this article, we'll show you how to set up a hotkey to mute your Streamlabs audio source and ensure that your viewers can hear everything clearly.

Method 1 - Set Up A Hotkey To Mute The Streamlabs Audio Source

To start, open your Streamlabs OBS settings by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. In the settings menu, navigate to the 'Hotkeys' tab and click on the '+' button to create a new hotkey.

In the 'Command' field, type 'Mute Microphone' (or any other name you prefer) and select 'Audio Mixer' as the device. Then, in the 'Action' dropdown menu, choose 'Mute/Unmute' as the action.

Now, when you press this hotkey while streaming, your microphone will be muted and your viewers won't be able to hear anything from Discord or any other audio sources connected to your Streamlabs OBS mixer.

Troubleshooting Tips

If your chat can't hear any audio, it's likely because you've set different speakers as your default in Windows settings. To fix this, follow these steps:

1. Click on the windows home button and select 'Settings.'

2. Navigate to 'System' and then click on 'Sound.'

3. Ensure that the correct device is selected as your default audio output.

Separate Audio Channels for Discord and Game

If you want to have separate audio channels for Discord and your game, you'll need to use a third-party software such as Voice Meeter Banana to route your audio correctly. This will allow you to output your audio sources separately and adjust their volumes accordingly.

By following these steps, you should now be able to see your input and output audio sources in your Streamlabs mixer and adjust the volumes of both. Your viewers on stream will now be able to hear what's going on in the party chat when someone is talking in Discord. With this setup, you'll have complete control over your audio streams and can ensure that your viewers have a great listening experience.

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