If the other person can’t hear your stream audio, there could be several reasons for this issue. Here are some common causes and potential solutions:
1. Audio Input Device Settings:
– Make sure that the correct audio input device (e.g., microphone or audio source) is selected in your streaming software (like OBS, Streamlabs, etc.). Check that your stream is capturing the intended audio source.
2. Audio Output Settings:
– If you’re streaming computer audio (e.g., game sound, music), ensure that the “Desktop Audio” or equivalent setting is correctly configured in your streaming software. Sometimes, audio output might be muted or set to the wrong device.
3. Audio Mixer Settings:
– In your streaming software, check the audio mixer to ensure that the audio channels are not muted and the volume levels are up. It’s possible that the stream’s audio is accidentally muted or turned too low.
4. Streaming Platform Audio Settings:
– Some streaming platforms (like Twitch or YouTube) have their own settings for stream audio. Make sure that your stream’s audio is enabled and not muted in the platform’s dashboard.
5. Browser or Software Permissions:
– If you’re using a web browser to stream or if your software is running in the background, check that the platform or browser has permission to access and stream audio. Sometimes browser settings or security software may block the audio.
6. Audio Driver Issues:
– Outdated or corrupt audio drivers can cause issues with audio streaming. Ensure that your sound drivers are up-to-date and functioning properly.
7. Volume Control on Other End:
– Ensure that the person you’re streaming to has their own volume settings turned up. They may need to adjust the volume on their device or streaming platform to hear the audio.
8. Stream Encoding Settings:
– In some cases, incorrect audio encoding settings could cause audio issues. Make sure the bitrate and codec settings for your stream’s audio are correctly set, usually to AAC with a 160-320 kbps bitrate.
9. Network Issues:
– In rare cases, a network issue may cause audio to be dropped during transmission. This can affect both video and audio quality, and might require troubleshooting of your internet connection.
10. Sound Isolation or Mute in Communication Apps:
– If you’re using communication apps (like Discord, Zoom, etc.) alongside your stream, check if there’s a setting that’s muting your stream’s audio. These apps sometimes have their own settings for audio output that may conflict with your stream.
Try troubleshooting these areas, and you should be able to pinpoint the reason why the other person can’t hear your stream audio.
