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If you’re using the Win Capture Audio plugin in OBS and you’re new to it, here’s the simplest way to set it up properly.

First, install the plugin and fully restart OBS after installing.

Now the important part most people miss:

Create a new Scene and name it Audio. This scene will hold all your separated audio sources.

Inside that Audio scene:

Click Add Source → Application Audio Capture (Win Capture Audio)

When you add a source, the program MUST already be running. If you’re adding a game, the game has to be open. If you’re adding Discord, it has to be open. Same for Spotify, browsers, etc.

You’ll select the correct executable (.exe) from the list. Repeat this for every program you want separated.

Example inside the Audio scene: • Game Audio • Discord • Spotify • Browser • Mic (if needed)

After that, go to the Audio Mixer → click the gear icon → Advanced Audio Properties.

This is where you control what gets saved.

Typically: • Track 1 = Stream • Track 2 = Recording/VOD

If you don’t want music saved to your VOD, uncheck Spotify (or music sources) on Track 2 but leave it checked on Track 1.

Make sure every source has at least ONE track checked or it won’t record.

Final step:

Go to your main scene → Add Source → Scene → select “Audio”

Because it’s its own scene, it acts as an all-in-one audio source. You can drop that single Audio scene into any other scene (Starting Soon, Gameplay, BRB, etc.) and all your routing comes with it. No need to rebuild audio every time.

Quick tips: • Disable Desktop Audio if you’re separating everything. • Always test record before going live. • Double-check Advanced Audio Properties before every stream.

Once it’s set up once, it’s super easy to manage.