💻

Guide to Dual PC Streaming Setup

May 17, 2025

Dual PC Streaming Setup Guide

Introduction

  • Presenter: Murray, Filmmaker and Editor, Twitch live streamer.
  • Purpose: Set up a dual PC streaming system to utilize two decent computers.
  • Giveaway: RTX 3080 Ti 12GB graphics card. Entry details in video.

Understanding Dual PC Streaming

  • Challenges: New technical challenges in video and audio transmission.
  • Single PC Stream: Simple if you have a powerful PC.
  • Dual PC Stream Benefits: Utilizes two computers to split the load.

Equipment Needed

  • Basic Requirements:
    • Two computers (Gaming PC and Streaming PC).
    • Graphics card with at least one HDMI output.
    • Capture Card (e.g., Elgato HD60S).
    • Microphone (XLR or USB).
    • Audio interface (e.g., Behringer UMC22, Focus Scarlett).
    • Audio splitter, extra audio cables.

Setting Up Video

  1. Connect HDMI Cable:
    • From gaming PC’s graphics card to capture card.
    • USB-C from capture card to streaming PC.
  2. Monitor Connection:
    • Direct HDMI from graphics card to monitor if only one HDMI port.
    • Understand capture card limitations on frame rate (e.g., 1080p 60fps).

Setting Up Audio

  1. Microphone Connection:
    • Connect to gaming PC via USB or audio interface.
    • Use audio splitter to split audio between headset and external line.
  2. Connection to Capture Card:
    • Split gaming audio to headset and line-in on capture card.
    • Use male-to-male 3.5mm audio cables.

Software Configuration for Gaming PC

  • Display Settings:
    • Ensure monitors and capture card are detected.
    • Extend displays, adjust refresh rates if needed.
  • Audio Settings:
    • Configure system sound output to match microphone/audio interface.
    • Bridge audio from gaming PC to streaming PC.

Software Configuration for Streaming PC

  1. Audio Setup in OBS:
    • Create scene in OBS, select video capture device for input.
    • Adjust audio levels from gaming PC sources.
  2. OBS Settings:
    • Disable unnecessary audio channels.
    • Set mic/auxiliary audio to default or manually select line-in.

Advanced Tips

  • Ground Noise Isolator:
    • Use to reduce audio interference from power cables.
    • Useful for cleaning up audio in dual PC setups.

Conclusion

  • Engagement:
    • Like, subscribe, and join the community for more tips and support.
    • Participate in the graphics card giveaway.
  • Streaming Schedule:
    • Live streams Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. Pacific Time.
  • Contact: Reach out for troubleshooting help or to say hi during streams.

Full transcript