Setting up a clipping on a Stream Deck is a simple process that allows you to quickly and easily insert pre-recorded audio or video snippets into your stream. Here's how:
1. Choose Your Streaming Software
Most popular streaming software, such as OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS, offer built-in support for audio and video clips.
2. Create Your Clips
- Record your clips: Use a screen recorder or audio recording software to capture the desired content.
- Save your clips: Choose a file format compatible with your streaming software (e.g., MP4, WAV).
- Organize your clips: Create folders for different categories (e.g., "Intros," "Outros," "Reactions") to easily locate them.
3. Add Clips to Your Streaming Software
- OBS Studio: Navigate to the "Sources" section, click "Add," and select "Media Source." Then, browse for your clip file and configure settings as needed.
- Streamlabs OBS: Follow a similar process, adding a "Media Source" and selecting your clip file.
4. Configure Your Stream Deck
- Open the Stream Deck software: Connect your Stream Deck and launch the software.
- Create a new profile: If you haven't already, create a profile for your stream.
- Add a new action: Click the "+" icon to add a new action to your Stream Deck button.
- Select the "Media" category: Look for the "Media" category within the Stream Deck software.
- Choose your clip: Select the desired clip from your computer's file system.
- Customize your action: You can adjust settings like volume, playback speed, and looping.
5. Test Your Setup
Press the assigned Stream Deck button to ensure the clip plays correctly during your stream.
6. Utilize Your Clips
Now you can easily insert clips during your live stream by pressing the corresponding Stream Deck button.
