Gameplay and chat audio won’t go thru headset via OBS/PS5

Troubleshooting Guide: Ensuring Headset Audio Compatibility During PS5 Streaming via OBS

Streaming your gaming sessions can be a rewarding experience, but technical hiccups often arise, especially when it comes to audio management. A common scenario many streamers encounter involves the challenge of hearing game audio through their headset while streaming on a PlayStation 5 (PS5) using OBS Studio. If you’ve set up your PS5 Pro with a YUY2 capture card and are successfully transmitting your voice and game sounds to the stream but cannot hear game audio through your headset, this guide aims to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue.

Understanding the Setup

Console: PlayStation 5 Pro
Capture Card: YUY2 (connected to laptop)
Streaming Software: OBS Studio
Audio Devices: Headset, chat link cable, desk microphone
Objective: Hear game audio via headset while streaming

Common Challenges

Audio routing conflicts between the PS5, capture card, and headset
Incorrect configuration of audio input/output devices in OBS
Lack of proper audio hookup or settings to enable listening to the game through the headset
Use of chat link cables that may interfere with audio flow

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

Verify Hardware Connections
Ensure the capture card is properly connected to your PS5 and laptop.
Confirm the headset is plugged into the correct audio port, typically the console’s or the computer’s audio output.
If using a chat link cable, verify it is connected correctly between your controller and headset, and that it supports the necessary audio pass-through.
Configure PS5 Audio Settings
Navigate to Settings > Sound > Audio Output on your PS5.
Set Output Device to your connected headset or TV, depending on your setup.
Enable Audio sharing options to allow audio to be sent through your connected devices.
Adjust OBS Audio Settings
In OBS, ensure your capture card is added as a video source.
Add an Audio Output Capture source for your system audio or headset audio.
Check the Mixer panel to confirm that the audio devices are active and not muted.
Enable Monitoring in OBS
Right-click your audio source in the Audio Mixer and select Properties.
Choose Monitoring Only or **