Audio & monitoring
Application Audio Capture
Capture sound from a selected application.
Before you start
Open the intended collection and layout. For capture or network inputs, have the device or sender available.
Where to find it
Sources > Add > Application Audio Capture.
Use it
- Open the scene that will contain the source.
- Choose Add in Sources.
- Select Application Audio Capture in Create Source.
- Enter a name and choose New.
- Choose Window.
- Choose Window Match Priority.
- Check the direct audio level.
- Choose Save and Close (or OK where shown).
- Check the source in Preview before taking it to Program.
Controls and additional tasks
Refresh applications after opening the application. Adjust the saved source audio in the mixer. Availability depends on the capture support offered on the platform.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Application audio capture options | Choose the application whose audio this source captures. |
| Refresh applications | Refresh the list of applications that can provide audio. |
| Window Match Priority | Choose how MCast finds the application again after its window or process restarts. |
| Save and Close | Save Application Audio Capture settings. Shortcut: Ctrl+S. |
| Cancel | Close without saving changes. |
If something is wrong
If no level appears, play audio in the selected application and refresh.
Stop or remove
Mute the input in Audio Mixer to stop its sound. Use its Stop or connection control if you also need to stop playback/capture. Remove the source item when it is no longer needed.
Keys in this feature
| Key | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save and close | Built-in shortcut |
Related pages
Audio mixer and input properties · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents