How to Assign Custom Audio Track Names in OBS Studio

Managing multiple audio sources in OBS Studio can get confusing if they are labeled generically. This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step walkthrough on how to assign custom names to your discrete audio tracks in OBS Studio’s settings. By labeling your tracks, you can easily identify your microphone, game audio, music, and Discord feeds during post-production or when managing your stream’s output.

Step 1: Open OBS Studio Settings

  1. Launch OBS Studio on your computer.
  2. In the bottom-right corner of the screen, click on the Settings button (or go to File > Settings in the top menu).

Step 2: Navigate to the Audio Settings

  1. In the left-hand sidebar of the Settings window, click on the Audio tab.
  2. Scroll down to the very bottom of the Audio settings page until you find the Track Names section.

Step 3: Name Your Audio Tracks

  1. Under the Track Names section, you will see text fields labeled Track 1 through Track 6.
  2. Type your preferred custom names into these fields (for example, name Track 1 “Master Mix”, Track 2 “Microphone”, Track 3 “Game Audio”, and Track 4 “Discord”).
  3. Click Apply in the bottom-right corner, then click OK to save your changes.

Step 4: Route Your Audio Sources (Advanced Audio Properties)

To ensure your newly named tracks actually carry the correct audio: 1. Locate the Audio Mixer dock on the main OBS Studio interface. 2. Click the three dots (gear icon) next to any audio source and select Advanced Audio Properties. 3. In the grid on the right, check the boxes (1 through 6) to route your specific audio sources to their newly designated tracks.

Step 5: Enable the Tracks in Output Settings

  1. Go back to Settings > Output.
  2. Set the Output Mode at the top of the window to Advanced.
  3. Go to the Recording tab.
  4. Check the boxes next to the audio tracks you want to include in your final video file.

When you record your stream, the custom track names will be embedded directly into the video file container (such as MKV or MP4). When you import your video into a video editor like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, or play it back in a compatible media player like VLC, the tracks will display your custom names instead of generic numbers.