Windows 10: Downloaded OBS yesterday, game audio cuts out like I'm switching monitors but won't come...

Discus and support Downloaded OBS yesterday, game audio cuts out like I'm switching monitors but won't come... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; How do I fix this?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by chance davis, Jul 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM.

  1. Downloaded OBS yesterday, game audio cuts out like I'm switching monitors but won't come...


    How do I fix this?

    :)
     
    chance davis, Jul 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM
    #1

  2. Failure in switching audio from laptop to second monitor

    Hello, CluelessCL

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.



    Thank you for describing the issue you're facing with switching audio output from your laptop to the second monitor via HDMI. It's essential to have a seamless experience when using external monitors. To assist you further, I'd like to gather some more specific details:

    1-Can you confirm if the issue is specific to the second monitor's speakers, or does it also occur when using other audio devices, such as external speakers or headphones?

    2-Have you tried different HDMI cables or tested the monitor's audio output with another device to ensure it's functioning as expected?

    3-Are you using any third-party audio management software or apps that might be affecting the audio output switching behavior?

    4-Have you recently made any changes to your laptop's audio settings or installed any updates that might have coincided with the time when this issue started?

    Additionally, please provide the following details:



    • The make and model of your laptop.
    • The make and model of the second monitor you're using.
    If possible, try the following steps and let me know the results:

    1. Restart your laptop while keeping the HDMI connection to the second monitor intact and then check if you can switch audio output.
    2. Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable while audio is playing on your laptop to see if this triggers the audio to switch to the monitor's speakers.
    Once I have this information, I'll be able to provide you with more targeted troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue with audio output switching between your laptop and the second monitor.

    Looking forward to your response so that I can assist you further.

    Best regards,



    Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

    -----------------------

    * Your patience and cooperation are highly appreciated.
     
    Chandy - MSFT, Jul 6, 2025 at 6:51 AM
    #2
  3. JamesY25 Win User
    Audio Cutting out when in Games

    For some reason whenever I am in games my audio will randomly cut out for a few seconds and then come right back. However, if I am listening to a youtube video or on a voice call with someone at the same time my game audio will cut out, but the audio from the video/call won't. I have tried updating drivers, messing in the properties of my headphones in sound settings, and even checking the HD Audio connection on my motherboard. This issue also only just started after I installed a new CPU and GPU into my machine, so I am thinking it's connected. Any suggestions?
     
  4. Downloaded OBS yesterday, game audio cuts out like I'm switching monitors but won't come...

    Desktop audio registers in OBS but no HDMI or Line In

    Hi Ben,

    Most likely you need to tweak it directly on OBS and check for properties and try to change some options/selections.

    Also, you need to determine if your driver is working properly as well.

    Please check this article for suggested steps as well:

    https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/camera-won...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
    on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Let us know if this helped you out.

    Your feedback is much appreciated.

    Thanks and regards,
     
    RichardGuerzon, Jul 6, 2025 at 6:51 AM
    #4
Thema:

Downloaded OBS yesterday, game audio cuts out like I'm switching monitors but won't come...

Loading...
  1. Downloaded OBS yesterday, game audio cuts out like I'm switching monitors but won't come... - Similar Threads - Downloaded OBS yesterday

  2. Downloaded OBS yesterday, game audio cuts out like I'm switching monitors but won't come...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Downloaded OBS yesterday, game audio cuts out like I'm switching monitors but won't come...: How do I fix this? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/downloaded-obs-yesterday-game-audio-cuts-out-like/67731364-1ae7-43c6-b547-a53ad311625a
  3. Audio Cutting out when in Games

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    Audio Cutting out when in Games: For some reason whenever I am in games my audio will randomly cut out for a few seconds and then come right back. However, if I am listening to a youtube video or on a voice call with someone at the same time my game audio will cut out, but the audio from the video/call...
  4. Audio Cutting out when in Games

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Audio Cutting out when in Games: For some reason whenever I am in games my audio will randomly cut out for a few seconds and then come right back. However, if I am listening to a youtube video or on a voice call with someone at the same time my game audio will cut out, but the audio from the video/call...
  5. Audio Cutting out when in Games

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Audio Cutting out when in Games: For some reason whenever I am in games my audio will randomly cut out for a few seconds and then come right back. However, if I am listening to a youtube video or on a voice call with someone at the same time my game audio will cut out, but the audio from the video/call...
  6. Audio cuts in and out

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Audio cuts in and out: Audio has been having an issue way before build 22623.1037. It seems when Window has to load a program or do an activity. The audio cuts out and gets distorted while Windows 11 has to load something. Sometimes it does it when loading up a program like Steam or whatever, and...
  7. Audio cuts in and out

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Audio cuts in and out: Audio has been having an issue way before build 22623.1037. It seems when Window has to load a program or do an activity. The audio cuts out and gets distorted while Windows 11 has to load something. Sometimes it does it when loading up a program like Steam or whatever, and...
  8. Audio cutting in an out

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    Audio cutting in an out: So basically my audio seems to be cutting in and out. I have tested the headset on other computers so I know it's not that. But the weird thing is that it doesn't seem to be happening when watching videos. Only when gaming or chatting. I have tried most basic things that I...
  9. Speaker audio cutting out in games only

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Speaker audio cutting out in games only: I have two audio outputs I use, a "Realtek Digital Audio" output going to a headset (steelseries sibera 800) and a "Speakers" output going to a stereo system. Both outputs use the same Realtek audio driver. Problem is, when I launch any game using the "Speakers" output, all...
  10. Audio cuts out and comes back

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    Audio cuts out and comes back: Ever since I got my computer about a month ago I've been having a very annoying problem. The audio from my headphones stops for 1-2 seconds and then immediately returns. There's nothing wrong with my headphones, I've tried using different ones and I kept having the same...