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# OBS Set Up (Basic)

You can use a variety of software to connect LiSA to your hardware or software euqipment. In this article we will show you how to set up OBS. 

#### STEP 1: Install OBS

Download OBS for your operating system via this link: <https://obsproject.com/download>

#### STEP 2: Install Virtual Cable for Audio Transmission

Download the virtual audio cable via this link: <https://vb-audio.com/Cable/&#x20>;

Make sure to install it with administrator rights onto your computer.

#### STEP 3: Change monitoring device in OBS

Navigate to: File → Settings → Audio → Advanced

Under advanced you will be able to change the monitoring device to the newly installed cable. Once selected you need to apply your changes.

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#### STEP 4: Select Monitor and Output

In this guide we added a Media Source and will have to change the monitoring and output.&#x20;

Go back into the OBS main screen and click the three dots in the Audio Mixer  window

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In the next window, look for the Media Source  and change the Audio Monitoring to the following settings:

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#### STEP 5: Locate the virtual camera in OBS

Go back into the OBS main screen and click on "Start Virtual Camera" in the controls panel

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#### STEP 6: Select Video and Audio Output

Navigate back into the LiSA tool and join as a host.&#x20;

Once you are in the host view wait until you can see yourself and then switch the camera and audio output via the dropdowns in the top left corner.&#x20;

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#### STEP 7: Go Live

You are now transmitting sound and video via OBS and can go live

{% hint style="warning" %}
f you are opting for an OBS set up make sure you have changed the the show's video profile to OBS under \[SHOW NAME] -> Details -> Advanced Settings
{% endhint %}