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For a stereo YouTube Live stream, set OBS audio to 128 Kbps, choose AAC, and set the audio sample rate to 44.1 kHz. YouTube publishes those values for stereo live encoding; it does not specify a different bitrate for Indian classical music or for a 24/7 schedule.
Recommended OBS audio settings for YouTube Live
Use these settings for stereo audio sent to YouTube Live:
| Setting | Value | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming audio bitrate | 128 Kbps | YouTube’s published recommendation for stereo live audio. YouTube encoder settings |
| Audio codec | AAC | YouTube lists AAC and MP3 as supported RTMP/RTMPS audio codecs. OBS describes AAC as its default, widely supported format. OBS audio formats |
| Sample rate | 44.1 kHz | YouTube’s published recommendation for stereo audio. YouTube encoder settings |
| Channel layout | Stereo | The bitrate and sample-rate values above are YouTube’s stereo recommendations. |
These are platform encoder recommendations, not results from genre-specific listening tests. Raising the bitrate above the published stereo target is not automatically an audio-quality improvement.
Set the bitrate and sample rate in OBS
- Set the streaming bitrate: Open Settings → Output and find the streaming audio bitrate control. Set it to 128 Kbps. OBS labels and available controls can vary by version and output mode.
- Set the sample rate: Open OBS audio settings and choose 44.1 kHz.
- Check the codec and channel layout: Confirm the streaming output uses AAC and sends stereo audio. YouTube accepts AAC or MP3 for RTMP/RTMPS ingest; AAC is the straightforward compatibility choice for this setup.
- Test before relying on the stream: Run representative music through the complete setup, then check YouTube’s stream health and messages before and during the broadcast.
YouTube recommends RTMPS, which encrypts the stream data into and through Google’s servers. YouTube also transcodes live streams into multiple output formats for viewers. YouTube encoder settings
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio Interface
- Pro performance with great pre-amps - Achieve a brighter recording thanks to the high performing mic pre-amps of the Scarlett 3rd Gen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your Solo 3rd Gen
- Get the perfect guitar and vocal take with - With two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass so that they shine through. Capture your voice and instruments without any unwanted clipping or distortion thanks to our Gain Halos
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What a 24/7 Indian classical stream changes—and what it does not
The official encoder guidance reviewed here does not give Indian classical music, instrumental passages, or continuous broadcasts a special audio bitrate. For stereo YouTube Live, use the same published 128 Kbps recommendation. A 24/7 schedule makes stability and monitoring important, but it does not itself call for a higher audio bitrate.
Choose an overall stream quality your internet connection can reliably sustain. Test with representative audio and movement, and monitor stream health and messages during the event. YouTube’s live-streaming guidance
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface
- The new generation of the songwriter's interface: Plug in your mic and guitar and let Scarlett Solo 4th Gen bring big studio sound to wherever you make music
- Studio-quality sound: With a huge 120dB dynamic range, the newest generation of Scarlett uses the same converters as Focusrite’s flagship interfaces, found in the world's biggest studios
- Find your signature sound: Scarlett 4th Gen's improved Air mode lifts vocals and guitars to the front of the mix, adding musical presence and rich harmonic drive to your recordings
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- Everything in the box: Includes Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE, and Hitmaker Expansion: a suite of essential effects, powerful software instruments, and easy-to-use mastering tools
Troubleshooting audio setup
- The stream sounds wrong or has no audio: Check that OBS is sending the intended audio source, the output is stereo, and the encoder is set to AAC. Confirm the selected source is active during playback.
- YouTube reports stream-health problems: Review YouTube’s health messages, verify the configured codec and audio settings, and check that your upload connection can sustain the stream reliably. The API documentation lists codec and stream-health checks, but any particular warning depends on the account and ingest configuration. YouTube Live Streaming API: liveStreams
- The OBS control or label does not match these directions: OBS options can differ by version and output mode. Locate the streaming audio bitrate under Output settings and the sample rate in audio settings; consult the documentation for your installed OBS version if the controls differ.
- You are streaming somewhere other than YouTube Live: These bitrate and sample-rate recommendations are scoped to YouTube. Check the destination platform’s current encoder requirements before choosing settings.
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface
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M-AUDIO M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface
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SABRENT USB External Stereo Sound Card Adapter, Plug & Play (AU-MMSA)
- PLUG IN AND HEAR SOUND IN SECONDS - USB Type-A connector with a 3.5mm stereo headphone output and a separate 3.5mm mono microphone input. No drivers, no software, no external power - the adapter is USB bus-powered and is recognized as a standard USB audio device.
- WORKS ON WINDOWS, MAC AND LINUX - Driverless on Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/8, Linux and Mac OSX, and compliant with the USB Audio Device Class 1.0 specification, so any system that supports class-compliant USB audio will see it. Select it as the sound output and input device after plugging it in.
- TWO JACKS, TWO JOBS - The green jack is stereo OUT for headphones or powered speakers; the pink jack is mono microphone IN for a 3.5mm mic. It does NOT support 4-pole headsets on a single combo plug, it does NOT power passive speakers, and it does NOT add surround sound - it is a stereo 2-channel adapter.
- FOR LAPTOPS AND DESKTOPS THAT NEED AN AUDIO PORT BACK - Adds a headphone and mic port to a laptop, desktop, or mini PC whose onboard jack has failed or was never there. Managed and work-issued computers can block new USB audio devices by policy - check with your IT department before ordering for a company machine.
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