Grabación multitrack

What is multitrack recording and why is it important?

Multitrack recording is a technique that allows you to capture different audio channels independently. Imagine recording a podcast or a stream and being able to edit each voice and sound in isolation. This technique is essential to ensure that each participant or element of the audio has its proper volume without interfering with the others. By separating the channels, it improves the quality and versatility of subsequent editing. You can individually adjust the volume of a guest, game audio or even background music without affecting the rest.

How does it apply to a podcast?

• Separate microphones: If you are recording a podcast, you can have a dedicated channel for your microphone and another for your guest's microphone. This means you can adjust the volumes of each as needed, ensuring that both are heard clearly.
• Precise editing: Makes it easy to remove noise or errors without interfering with other segments of the audio.

How does it benefit gamers?

For gamers, multitrack recording is a lifesaver. In a typical live stream, you mix the audio of the game, your voice, and possibly that of a friend or instructor. With this technique, you can:

• Adjust volumes: If the game is too loud, you can turn it down while turning up your voice, ensuring that listeners catch every detail.
• Add music: If you want background music, you can do so without overpowering the other sounds. Each element is recorded on a separate channel, making it easy to manipulate.

How to set up a multitrack recording in OBS?

OBS is a powerful tool for making high-quality multitrack recordings. Here's how to set it up:

1. Select the MKB format: It is essential to choose the MKB file format when activating multitrack recording. Other formats such as MP4 do not allow to separate the audios into multiple tracks in OBS.
2. Configure the tracks: In the advanced audio settings, split the sounds into separate channels. For example, you can assign the microphone to channel 2, music to channel 3 and game audio to channel 4.
3. Activate monitoring: You can choose to listen to the audio you are recording by activating the monitoring and output functions. This allows you to check in real time how each channel is being captured.

Why use DaVinci Resolve for editing?

DaVinci Resolve is an excellent choice for working with multitrack recordings, especially because:

• Supports MKB files: Unlike other programs, DaVinci Resolve allows you to work with this file type without any problems.
• Advanced editing: It offers tools to adjust volumes, equalize and enhance each track independently.
• Free version available: This option is powerful enough for users who want to upload their work to platforms such as YouTube or TikTok, ensuring maximum quality.

Now that you know the advantages of multitrack, you will be able to optimize any recording, be it an intimate podcast or an intense gaming session. Can you imagine how this method could improve the quality of your content? Go ahead and give it a try and tell us your experience in the comments!