Streaming with mac book pro is really easy. I just use a capture card for my video camera and a sound card for my audio. I then go into OBS and select the sound card for my audio and capture card for my video. As long as you can get audio to your mac book via usb it should be easy. My set up i have is more for radio live video stream to youtube, and it works really good. I use 1 macbook pro and stream video and play my serato dj plus take calls via skype. So the new macs are pretty powerful 16 gig of ram. 2.6ghz i7 6 core 630/AMD radion pro 5300M graphics card ... what more do you really need?
Could you record gameplay on a PS4 to edit and upload to RUclips? I'm asking because I want to record clips instead of live streaming. I have a MacBook Pro 2016 and am looking at getting the Elgato HD60 S+
@@gregorycastillo4799 FYI, I am using a Canon XF105 pro HD video cam > $120.00 blutec HDMI to USB 3.0 capture card > 2010 13" MacBook Pro with 8gb ram > streaming to Zoom. Video looks great. And I use a 2012 MBP with 16gb ram for video editing and multitrack audio or DAW. It all works fine for me.
Great....not what I wanted to hear. Early 2013 MacBook Pro with USB & thunderbolt 2 just updated....hoping I could do decent live stream with “some” program and add ons (mic,mixer, webcam),but doesn’t appear it’s worth the hassle!!
I would be streaming on MacBook but...it just is too hard. It either gets too loud on the fan, or I have to install Soundflower again and again, or my computer just lags up. I use it for streaming live D&D sessions but it can't take it. Sadly my windows won't pick up more than one webcam on OBS, and won't stream anything visual...
I’m streaming on MacBook Pro late 2017 and is always some fail, I’m looking for some solution. I have catalina os and obs quits unexpectedly or losses signal from camera or get super slow
I use a multi import dongle and at first the main issue was input delay, a terrible amount at that. Then I updated OBS and my hd60s no longer gets detected. Wondering if the dongle is the issue or the capture card anybody experience this before?
FYI, I am using a Canon XF105 pro HD video cam > $120.00 blutec HDMI to USB 3.0 capture card > 2010 13" MacBook Pro with 8gb ram > streaming to Zoom. Video looks great. And I use a 2012 MBP with 16gb ram for video editing and multitrack audio or DAW. It all works fine for me. Also I do not use OBS.
I tested livestream with obs on Mac pro 16 and all i can hear was extremely loud its fan noise. I put the mic as far as I can from my Mac. Please share if you have any solution 😅
Sadly that's just the reality of streaming with a mac. They get loud (except the m1 macs) You best bet is use some kind of noise removal software like Krisp.io
@@CrysTalKimCuong i had the same problem, but i followed a guide on how to correctly use SLOBS-OBS microphone filters like noise suppression and noise gate to get it right. spoiler: it worked
Actually I’m dealing with this situation right now! Been using Mac for 10 years, mostly do video editing, photoshop, illustrator and audition for the past 2-3 years, but I’m starting a new project so I might have to live stream via console. Deciding between the 16 inch i9 MBP and sticking with Apple or going Windows and getting the MSI gs66 since the spec-price range is pretty close to each other. PC building not really an option because of portability. Any suggestions/alternatives?
Hi, thanks for this video! I’m a longtime MacBook user who is new to streaming. You mentioned that you could add an additional program to tweak your webcam settings. What program are you speaking of? I have Logi Capture but am not thrilled with it (paired with 2x Logitech Streamcams). Also I’m currently running a 2017 MBP with 2.8 Ghz quad core I7, 16 gig of RAM, 512 SSD. I’m not playing games or running additional software. I’m running 720p at 30 FPS but was thinking of moving to 60 FPS - is this a poor idea as I don’t have a larger core processor?
Short question. I own a Macbook Pro from 2018. I last connected my DSLR via USB and integrated it into OBS using a software solution. A USB mic is also connected to the Macbook Pro. When streaming, the Macbook Pro box has already reached its limits and the CPU load ensures that you can actually no longer use the computer to work in a program and stream a video tutorial, for example. The ATEM Mini Pro with built-in encoder could solve this problem for me. In any case, I understand it that way, when I connect all the hardware mentioned to the ATEM Mini Pro and also connect my Macbook Pro to the ATEM via HDMI, that I can stream directly from the ATEM Mini Pro and the entire CPU performance would no longer come to fruition yes the ATEM is working. How does it all work when I connect all my hardware to the ATEM Mini Pro and connect it to my Macbook Pro via USB-C and then stream from my Macbook Pro via OBS (source is then ATEM video and audio). Is the CPU utilization of my Macbook Pro even smaller than when I use the first scenario without ATEM? Have you been able to gain experience on this?
This is a bit of a complex question, but I think I can summarize it. So if you're using an ATEM Mini Pro, the device has it's own hardware encoder built in. So if you connect an ethernet cable and use the provided software you can stream whatever devices are connected to the ATEM, with only the ATEM doing the encoding work. Now if you connect say your Macbook, Camera and Microphone to the Atem, then output video via USB-C from the Atem to the Macbook and stream with OBS, you would get much performance back from the macbook since it's still doing the encoding work. You can connect the microphone, camera all to the laptop, then use OBS's projector mode to project out to the ATEM and then use the ATEM to encoding the video while doing the switching from within OBS inside the Macbook, so the Macbook wouldn't be sluggish. Hope that answers your question.
@@siskoDE Sorry meant projector mode. Basically your can project out to any display device connected to your PC, in this case maybe USB C to HDMI to the Atem Mini.
So I am a designer and I have streamed on behance with my iMac and found reducing the amount of tabs and only running one program at a time is fine. I am looking to replace my other macbook pro with a newer 16 inch model when the new M1 versions come out. What if I took that macbook pro and ran the stream from there and just mirrored what I am doing on my imac. Would that be a better route? I love my macs and I want to have a macbook pro because I just like using it when I am on the go and staying within that eco system is kind of beneficial to me as a designer. Do you think my idea would work well or would I possibly be having the same issues even though I would only soley be streaming from the macbook pro?
Offloading the encoding to another PC will always be the preferred setup, so you don't have to deal with slowdown from encoding. I haven't been able to test encoding with an M1 mac, but I imagine it could handle a solid 1080p 60 stream.
I know you recommend the mac book pro with the necessary specs but do I need more memory like 1 tb or could I use the one you recommended and get an external hard drive or something.
Thanks buddy... this´s exactly the guide i was looking for... I do recording sessions with thunderbolt (universal audio interface) I can´t change that input (really dont wanna lol) I was thinking get a laptop with TH 2 or 3, but the options aren´t as good as a dedicated gaming laptop.. I want in the future stream games just for fun from my ps4.. but want to stream me as a drummer with 2 cameras.. and I have been reading and researching like crazy about.. You think it will make the work?? thanks for this video
Not really, in fact it opens up more streaming software to use, but it's just an added expensive to buy windows and I wanted to focus on streaming with OSX.
I have a mbp with the specs below and it can’t handle streaming and recording in obs at 1080p with bitrates higher than 7.000mbps :/ MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) : 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor 3820QM (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB shared L3 cache 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB 512 GB SSD storage
The bitrate won't be an issue unless your internet bandwidth is limited. The main issue is the processor. A quad core processor simply isn't enough to do a 1080p stream. I recommend dropping down to 720, probably limiting to 30 fps as well.
Heya, thank you for the clarification! I'm about to buy a new Mac because my current Air doesn't work well with OBS Streamlabs, I definitely need a more powerful machine. I'm new in streaming and I'm not a gamer, I'd call myself more like an IRL, I love sharing videos while streaming and also, I co-stream via Zoom (that's why I need a more powerful machine). The last time I used a Windows was in 2000. :D So buying a PC is not the case for me. I'd like to hear your thoughts on these options: 1) A 13'' Macbook Pro, 8th Generation i5, 8GB + a Samsung Monitor 21'' or 2) A 21''' iMac, 7th gen i5 or 3) The new 27'' iMac. Would an iMac be a better option than a Macbook with an extra monitor? I think having more than 1 screen would be easier as I'm running Zoom, browser and OBS simultaneously while streaming. I'll also record my streams min 1080p. Thanks in advance for your help.
For your type of stream I'd recommend at least a quad core, i7 mac. The highest end macbook pro or imac should be able to get this done. If you're running and screen capturing calls, getting a second monitor definitely helps.
Actually I’m dealing with this situation right now! Been using Mac for 10 years, mostly do video editing, photoshop, illustrator and audition for the past 2-3 years, but I’m starting a new project so I might have to live stream via console. Deciding between the 16 inch i9 MBP and sticking with Apple or going Windows and getting the MSI gs66 since the spec-price range is pretty close to each other. PC building not really an option because of portability. Any suggestions/alternatives?
It depends on what you're streaming. If you're planning to stream games, then definitely go with a windows machine. If you're doing other stuff that isn't motion intensive. The MBP, especially the i9 model will get the job done.
@@Offcast So if I'm streaming from a ps4, xbox one or similar then def going to windows or you think the mac could handle it? I don't know about encoding that much so a pretty straightforward twitch stream with stream labs obs.
@@abraham1221 If you're capturing a console or another PC the mac is fine. If you're planning to play and stream on the same machine, then go with a windows machine.
@@Offcast Thanks buddy... this´s exactly the guide i was looking for... I do recording sessions with thunderbolt (universal audio interface) I can´t change that input (really dont wanna lol) I was thinking get a laptop with TH 2 or 3, but the options aren´t as good as a dedicated gaming laptop.. I want in the future stream games just for fun from my ps4.. but want to stream me as a drummer with 2 cameras.. and I have been reading and researching like crazy about.. You think it will make the work??
@@JasonCastellanos So you'll likely need to stay with mac with that audio interface. Any 6 or 8 core mac will have the juice to power a simple gaming stream or 2 camera drumming setup.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE CLARIFICATION bro🙏 i did notice that the few times i tried to stream with my macbook, now it all makes better sense.
Streaming with mac book pro is really easy. I just use a capture card for my video camera and a sound card for my audio. I then go into OBS and select the sound card for my audio and capture card for my video. As long as you can get audio to your mac book via usb it should be easy. My set up i have is more for radio live video stream to youtube, and it works really good. I use 1 macbook pro and stream video and play my serato dj plus take calls via skype. So the new macs are pretty powerful 16 gig of ram. 2.6ghz i7 6 core 630/AMD radion pro 5300M graphics card ... what more do you really need?
Could you record gameplay on a PS4 to edit and upload to RUclips? I'm asking because I want to record clips instead of live streaming. I have a MacBook Pro 2016 and am looking at getting the Elgato HD60 S+
Will those specs be good enough or which one you recommend for Mac book pro?
uh what
@@gregorycastillo4799 FYI, I am using a Canon XF105 pro HD video cam > $120.00 blutec HDMI to USB 3.0 capture card > 2010 13" MacBook Pro with 8gb ram > streaming to Zoom. Video looks great. And I use a 2012 MBP with 16gb ram for video editing and multitrack audio or DAW. It all works fine for me.
The worse thing MacBook Pro ever did was get rid of the input jack :(
im pretty sure they have headphone jacks No?
@@cyclobenzaprine20 they do
Great VId my man! It was really helpful as I have a newer macbook and wanted to know what adjustments I'd need to make.
Thank you! I truly appreciate this video. You have saved me a lot of time, frustration, and money. I owe you one!
Can we stream with a macbook pro 2020 M1??
Same question
I do, but I only use the elgato software to stream off of from my console. Life saver haha
great helpful vid
Great....not what I wanted to hear. Early 2013 MacBook Pro with USB & thunderbolt 2 just updated....hoping I could do decent live stream with “some” program and add ons (mic,mixer, webcam),but doesn’t appear it’s worth the hassle!!
I would be streaming on MacBook but...it just is too hard. It either gets too loud on the fan, or I have to install Soundflower again and again, or my computer just lags up. I use it for streaming live D&D sessions but it can't take it. Sadly my windows won't pick up more than one webcam on OBS, and won't stream anything visual...
I’m streaming on MacBook Pro late 2017 and is always some fail, I’m looking for some solution. I have catalina os and obs quits unexpectedly or losses signal from camera or get super slow
@@1swaudae gosh i thought i would be okay with my late 2016 macbook pro D: maybe i need to build a pc..
@@1swaudae it still works so good though, feels brand new..Im gonna build a pc just because i want to play games and stream
I use a multi import dongle and at first the main issue was input delay, a terrible amount at that. Then I updated OBS and my hd60s no longer gets detected. Wondering if the dongle is the issue or the capture card anybody experience this before?
FYI, I am using a Canon XF105 pro HD video cam > $120.00 blutec HDMI to USB 3.0 capture card > 2010 13" MacBook Pro with 8gb ram > streaming to Zoom. Video looks great. And I use a 2012 MBP with 16gb ram for video editing and multitrack audio or DAW. It all works fine for me. Also I do not use OBS.
My Macbook shuts down after 40 minutes (more or less) every time I use it for stream (from another PC).
fun fact: everyone here is a small youtuber
I tested livestream with obs on Mac pro 16 and all i can hear was extremely loud its fan noise. I put the mic as far as I can from my Mac. Please share if you have any solution 😅
Sadly that's just the reality of streaming with a mac. They get loud (except the m1 macs)
You best bet is use some kind of noise removal software like Krisp.io
@@Offcast thanks a lot! I definitely try it out.
@@CrysTalKimCuong i had the same problem, but i followed a guide on how to correctly use SLOBS-OBS microphone filters like noise suppression and noise gate to get it right. spoiler: it worked
@@_krbrs_ what did you do? I’m currently having the same problems with that issue with my MacBook Pro. Also what settings you use in SLOBS?
Actually I’m dealing with this situation right now! Been using Mac for 10 years, mostly do video editing, photoshop, illustrator and audition for the past 2-3 years, but I’m starting a new project so I might have to live stream via console. Deciding between the 16 inch i9 MBP and sticking with Apple or going Windows and getting the MSI gs66 since the spec-price range is pretty close to each other. PC building not really an option because of portability. Any suggestions/alternatives?
OMG! Same here. I am struggling to getting a Windows Laptop. I am really not a fan of it.
Hi, thanks for this video! I’m a longtime MacBook user who is new to streaming.
You mentioned that you could add an additional program to tweak your webcam settings. What program are you speaking of? I have Logi Capture but am not thrilled with it (paired with 2x Logitech Streamcams).
Also I’m currently running a 2017 MBP with 2.8 Ghz quad core I7, 16 gig of RAM, 512 SSD. I’m not playing games or running additional software. I’m running 720p at 30 FPS but was thinking of moving to 60 FPS - is this a poor idea as I don’t have a larger core processor?
Sorry I just saw I didn't put it in the description: ruclips.net/video/ScjH0clmYTs/видео.html&ab_channel=LiveStreamingPros
@@Offcast Thanks for the reply!!
Hi 👋 right now I only have a Mac trying to figure out how to use it for streaming lol
Short question. I own a Macbook Pro from 2018. I last connected my DSLR via USB and integrated it into OBS using a software solution. A USB mic is also connected to the Macbook Pro. When streaming, the Macbook Pro box has already reached its limits and the CPU load ensures that you can actually no longer use the computer to work in a program and stream a video tutorial, for example.
The ATEM Mini Pro with built-in encoder could solve this problem for me. In any case, I understand it that way, when I connect all the hardware mentioned to the ATEM Mini Pro and also connect my Macbook Pro to the ATEM via HDMI, that I can stream directly from the ATEM Mini Pro and the entire CPU performance would no longer come to fruition yes the ATEM is working.
How does it all work when I connect all my hardware to the ATEM Mini Pro and connect it to my Macbook Pro via USB-C and then stream from my Macbook Pro via OBS (source is then ATEM video and audio). Is the CPU utilization of my Macbook Pro even smaller than when I use the first scenario without ATEM? Have you been able to gain experience on this?
This is a bit of a complex question, but I think I can summarize it.
So if you're using an ATEM Mini Pro, the device has it's own hardware encoder built in. So if you connect an ethernet cable and use the provided software you can stream whatever devices are connected to the ATEM, with only the ATEM doing the encoding work.
Now if you connect say your Macbook, Camera and Microphone to the Atem, then output video via USB-C from the Atem to the Macbook and stream with OBS, you would get much performance back from the macbook since it's still doing the encoding work.
You can connect the microphone, camera all to the laptop, then use OBS's projector mode to project out to the ATEM and then use the ATEM to encoding the video while doing the switching from within OBS inside the Macbook, so the Macbook wouldn't be sluggish.
Hope that answers your question.
how does the project mode to project work in obs? :-)
@@siskoDE Sorry meant projector mode. Basically your can project out to any display device connected to your PC, in this case maybe USB C to HDMI to the Atem Mini.
Please make a video on setting up sunflower this shit sucks 😔😔
So I am a designer and I have streamed on behance with my iMac and found reducing the amount of tabs and only running one program at a time is fine. I am looking to replace my other macbook pro with a newer 16 inch model when the new M1 versions come out. What if I took that macbook pro and ran the stream from there and just mirrored what I am doing on my imac. Would that be a better route? I love my macs and I want to have a macbook pro because I just like using it when I am on the go and staying within that eco system is kind of beneficial to me as a designer. Do you think my idea would work well or would I possibly be having the same issues even though I would only soley be streaming from the macbook pro?
Offloading the encoding to another PC will always be the preferred setup, so you don't have to deal with slowdown from encoding.
I haven't been able to test encoding with an M1 mac, but I imagine it could handle a solid 1080p 60 stream.
I know you recommend the mac book pro with the necessary specs but do I need more memory like 1 tb or could I use the one you recommended and get an external hard drive or something.
External hard drives are fine.
I got the MacBook Pro 13 inch can i buy el gato hd60s to stream with my switch? Please reply!
Technically it should work, but not sure with M1 Macs
well my Mac processor is 1.6 GHz Dual-core intel core 8gb , its not meant for gaming but it can handle streaming Minecraft right?
I don't think so, unless you stream at low quality and low fps.
Thanks buddy... this´s exactly the guide i was looking for... I do recording sessions with thunderbolt (universal audio interface) I can´t change that input (really dont wanna lol) I was thinking get a laptop with TH 2 or 3, but the options aren´t as good as a dedicated gaming laptop.. I want in the future stream games just for fun from my ps4.. but want to stream me as a drummer with 2 cameras.. and I have been reading and researching like crazy about.. You think it will make the work?? thanks for this video
thanks man me and my best friend started a channel and i want to live so people can see my channel more
is it bad to bootcamp your MacBook?
Not really, in fact it opens up more streaming software to use, but it's just an added expensive to buy windows and I wanted to focus on streaming with OSX.
What if I was to use it for simply recording gameplay and not live streaming?
It’ll work just might get a little loud.
I have a mbp with the specs below and it can’t handle streaming and recording in obs at 1080p with bitrates higher than 7.000mbps :/
MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) :
2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor 3820QM (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB shared L3 cache
16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB
512 GB SSD storage
The bitrate won't be an issue unless your internet bandwidth is limited.
The main issue is the processor. A quad core processor simply isn't enough to do a 1080p stream. I recommend dropping down to 720, probably limiting to 30 fps as well.
Will a icore 7 12gb memory 512 ssd work for streaming
Please help i need a laptop
And then there is one the same just with 256 ssd for $200 less
I wish I had a way to show you both the options
Go for 16gb of ram over anything, try 1T of storage if you can if not go for 512
I had to get a noise reduction software like Krisp tso that mu mic doesnt pick up the fans
Heya, thank you for the clarification! I'm about to buy a new Mac because my current Air doesn't work well with OBS Streamlabs, I definitely need a more powerful machine. I'm new in streaming and I'm not a gamer, I'd call myself more like an IRL, I love sharing videos while streaming and also, I co-stream via Zoom (that's why I need a more powerful machine). The last time I used a Windows was in 2000. :D So buying a PC is not the case for me. I'd like to hear your thoughts on these options: 1) A 13'' Macbook Pro, 8th Generation i5, 8GB + a Samsung Monitor 21'' or 2) A 21''' iMac, 7th gen i5 or 3) The new 27'' iMac. Would an iMac be a better option than a Macbook with an extra monitor? I think having more than 1 screen would be easier as I'm running Zoom, browser and OBS simultaneously while streaming. I'll also record my streams min 1080p. Thanks in advance for your help.
For your type of stream I'd recommend at least a quad core, i7 mac. The highest end macbook pro or imac should be able to get this done. If you're running and screen capturing calls, getting a second monitor definitely helps.
@@Offcast Thank you!
Hey i need help i want to live stream.mobile games uising hdmi capture card..will it work on my macbook air 2015?
I'd recommend using air server before getting a capture card, but if you have to, get a magewell capture card.
@@Offcast what is a magewell capture card?btw thankyou for your fast reply
What do you guys think of live-streaming with a Xbox Series X?
Is the soundflower app free?
Yep yep free app, though I think a different developer took over the source code.
Can I Stream on a MacBook Air 2020 ?
Intel or M1 chip versions?
@@Offcast intel
This was the most polite video on why mac's suck for streaming 😂 -Signed, a mac user who's frustrated with her mac
some one now how to conect a capture card with the Mac which isn't from Elgato
It depends on if the card has drivers for MacOS. If it doesn't you'll need to use bootcamp on your mac to run windows.
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Actually I’m dealing with this situation right now! Been using Mac for 10 years, mostly do video editing, photoshop, illustrator and audition for the past 2-3 years, but I’m starting a new project so I might have to live stream via console. Deciding between the 16 inch i9 MBP and sticking with Apple or going Windows and getting the MSI gs66 since the spec-price range is pretty close to each other. PC building not really an option because of portability. Any suggestions/alternatives?
It depends on what you're streaming. If you're planning to stream games, then definitely go with a windows machine. If you're doing other stuff that isn't motion intensive. The MBP, especially the i9 model will get the job done.
@@Offcast So if I'm streaming from a ps4, xbox one or similar then def going to windows or you think the mac could handle it? I don't know about encoding that much so a pretty straightforward twitch stream with stream labs obs.
@@abraham1221 If you're capturing a console or another PC the mac is fine. If you're planning to play and stream on the same machine, then go with a windows machine.
@@Offcast Thanks buddy... this´s exactly the guide i was looking for... I do recording sessions with thunderbolt (universal audio interface) I can´t change that input (really dont wanna lol) I was thinking get a laptop with TH 2 or 3, but the options aren´t as good as a dedicated gaming laptop.. I want in the future stream games just for fun from my ps4.. but want to stream me as a drummer with 2 cameras.. and I have been reading and researching like crazy about.. You think it will make the work??
@@JasonCastellanos So you'll likely need to stay with mac with that audio interface. Any 6 or 8 core mac will have the juice to power a simple gaming stream or 2 camera drumming setup.