Open Broadcaster Software
Free, open source software for live streaming and recording
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Microphone Noise Gate
The noise gate allows you to make your microphone voice activated.
Close Threshold
When the mic drops below this volume, the noise gate will turn off the microphone
Open Threshold
When the mic goes above this volume, the noise gate will turn on the microphone
Attack time
How long it takes for the mic to go from off to on, as a fade in.
Hold time
How long the mic should stay on after the volume has dropped below the close threshold.
Release time
How long it takes for the mic to go from on to off, as a fade out.