Plan Audio Chain
30 minutesMap mic, game, music, and alert sources through your mixer or virtual audio routing.
Field context
This workflow is part of 4 niche fields
Complete guide for streaming audio mixing — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
Map mic, game, music, and alert sources through your mixer or virtual audio routing.
Set target LUFS, compression ratios, and sidechain ducking depth for each source.
Apply noise gate, compressor, limiter, and EQ filters in OBS or Voicemeeter.
Record test stream segments and verify voice clarity over game audio at various volumes.
Set voice loudness target and verify dynamic range after compression.
Dial in compressor ratio and threshold for consistent voice levels.
Balance combined SPL when mic and game audio play simultaneously.
Verify noise gate and filters achieve acceptable SNR on stream output.
Key benchmarks for streaming audio mixing.
| Source | Processing | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Mic | Gate + comp | -18 LUFS |
| Game | Limiter | -12 peak |
| Music | Duck -6dB | Under voice |
Viewers tolerate quiet game audio but not quiet voice — always prioritize mic clarity.
Most viewers use laptop or phone speakers — test your mix on the worst device you own.
VB-Audio Virtual Cable routes game audio separately without a hardware mixer.