If you’re not sure what they are, you can right click the Windows Sound icon in your tool bar, go to Recording devices, and go to the Advanced tab in the Properties of your microphone.

Make sure the Sample Format and Samplerate match your Recording device(s).

Change the Output device to the CABLE Input which was installed from the Virtual Audio Cable you installed earlier.Make sure your Input device is set to your microphone or in my case using an XLR setup, my audio interface.It’s the most reliable and easiest for most systems to use. Alternatively, you can go to Options in the top bar to find it. After opening up REAPER, hit Ctrl + P to open up the Preferences window.We’ll save the project after so you don’t have to fiddle with this stuff every time you open REAPER up. REAPER has many uses but this guide will be strictly related to setting up for livestreaming.įirst, we need to set up REAPER to detect our microphone as well as configure the project settings. For that, check out this great video by Booth Junkie for more of a UI introduction. If you do plan on doing recordings such as voice overs or music there are certain things you should know about the UI. Don’t worry, we won’t be using most of it with regards to livestreaming. To anyone new, you will be welcomed with quite an overwhelming screen. This means your audio can be amazing with programs such as Discord, Skype, or even in-game voice.Īfter installing both applications, it’s time to open REAPER up. Virtual Audio Cable – Just like a physical cable, this will route whatever is going on in Reaper to whatever you want the audio to go into. After 60 days I’m sure you’ll be able to decide if it is worth $60 (which is quite affordable for something like this in my opinion). Now this isn’t a free program BUT it does have a great 60 day trial with ZERO restrictions. REAPER – The program we’ll be using to make your audio sound amazing. This guide is going to be a doozy, but don’t worry I’ll hold your hand all the way! Setting up REAPERįirst you’ll need to download a couple of things: Of course, here we will be using it strictly during our livestreams but it’s nice to know you can use it for other applications. REAPER is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) which allows you to record, edit, and mix audio both in post-recording and live. This guide will not only have tips on perfecting your audio but will also introduce you to my new favourite program, REAPER.

With that in mind, I’ll help you take it to the next level to make the most out of whatever setup you have.

You should already have a basic understanding of your recording equipment and streaming software. Expanding on my last article, it is time to take the next step for those of you who are looking at perfecting your audio.

Reaper audio software