Part 1 – Installing the virtual audio device
1. Download the latest version of Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite
In order to set up live streaming with Serato DJ Pro or Lite, you will first need the latest version.
2. Enable Serato DJ audio for other applications
- Launch Serato DJ
- Click on the Setup Cog on the right-hand side of the top toolbar
- Proceed to the Audio tab
- Click the ‘Make Audio Available to Other Applications’ checkbox
3. Download and install the virtual audio device
When you first enable the setting in Serato DJ, a popup will be shown. This will direct you to download a Virtual Audio Device (VAD) on your computer. macOS users can use the Serato Virtual Audio device, which is bundled with Serato DJ Pro 2.5.5 or Lite 1.5.5 and above. Windows users can use Virtual Audio Cable.
Once you’ve downloaded and installed it, head back to Serato DJ Pro and enable the ‘Make Audio Available to Other Applications’ checkbox in the settings.
Part 2 – Setting up your stream with OBS
1. Open OBS
- Open the Settings menu and select the AUDIO tab on the left.
- now set all the audio devices to disabled.
- Select the first MIC/AUXILARY dropdown and Choose the soundcard you want to receive audio from.
- This will be Serato Virtual Audio (Mac) or Virtual Audio Cable (Windows)
- 4. Do a quick line check and make sure your audio is being received by OBS.
- You should see audio coming into the VU meter in the ‘Audio Mixer’ area of the software.
