A working picture in OBS does not mean game sound is reaching your viewers. Before replacing a capture card, I’d test each stage of the audio path with a short local recording.
Find where the signal disappears
- Close OBS and check whether the TV plays game sound. If not, check PS5 audio output and HDMI connections first.
- Open OBS and watch the capture-device audio meter while game sound plays. If it stays flat, review the capture device’s audio configuration.
- If the meter moves, make a 20-second local recording and listen to the file.
- If recording audio works but the livestream is silent, check streaming track selection and source track assignments in Advanced Audio Properties.
Monitoring is not recording
Hearing sound through your headphones doesn’t prove the stream receives it. OBS monitoring, recording tracks and streaming tracks are distinct settings. Avoid capturing the same HDMI audio twice through two sources, which can produce echo.
Fast diagnosis table
| Symptom | Check |
|---|---|
| TV silent | Console audio route and HDMI output |
| TV works; OBS meter flat | Capture device audio properties |
| Meter moves; file silent | Recording audio track selection |
| Recording works; stream silent | Streaming track and mixer routing |
| Double sound | Duplicate sources or monitoring |
What if a headset is connected to the controller?
Audio output can change when a headset is attached. Test once without it to isolate the route. Some setups require additional chat-audio routing hardware, but don’t buy a splitter until you know which audio is missing.
What to buy, if anything
Usually nothing until the routing test is complete. If the capture card genuinely lacks the needed input, compare supported audio formats and connections before upgrading. Read our PS5 capture-card setup guide and OBS microphone troubleshooting guide. Official documentation: OBS Knowledge Base.
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