

To add the VAD to OBS, click + icon in the sources pane at the bottom of the screen. Once installed, the virtual audio device will create an audio input we can set up in OBS.

Follow the instructions on the webpage or in our video guide below to instal the VAD. This will then ask to download a third party piece of software and open a Serato help page, which can be found here.

To set this up, head to the Serato Preferences and click “Make Audio Available To Other Applications”. The system uses a VAD (Virtual Audio Device) to internally route the audio from Serato to an Input inside OBS. Serato DJ version 2.4 and above feature direct audio output which doesn’t require an external sound card or second laptop. Once selected, the input will show in the Audio Mixer on the main interface. In this example we are using the Behringer UCA 202 which is called USB AUDIO CODEC. Select your sound card that you have plugged your decks into.

Select Create New and give the device a name such as “Decks”, ensure Make Source Visible is checked. To add a sound card to OBS, click + icon in the sources pane at the bottom of the screen. Ideal for users for controllers that only have one audio outputs. The Behringer UCA202 models are a great choice as they are cheap and feature an Audio Output, meaning speakers can be plugged into it. The sound card must use LINE LEVEL inputs so avoid PHONO units. The easiest way to set up an audio input is to use a external sound card. Getting direct capture is essential to ensure the audience here’s the set perfectly and not possible background noise or interference. The most important aspect of any DJ’s stream is the quality of the audio. > Adding Inputs to OBS Direct Audio – Connecting your decks to OBS Today DJ Holland runs though how to set up your DJ stream using OBS which is a free download available here for Windows, Mac and Linux. With streaming still being at the forefront of most DJ’s lives, it’s important to know how to set your stream up like a pro! Being able to include your DJ branding, switching between numerous camera’s and going live on two platforms at once is all key to making your sets stand out above the others. A guide for DJ’s setting up OBS with multi cams, direct audio and image overlays!
