Alex Ruben
How to Fix No Sound in NVIDIA Shadowplay Recordings
NVIDIA Shadowplay is a powerful tool for recording gameplay through the GeForce Experience. However, many users encounter the frustrating issue of having no sound in their recordings. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to remedy the situation, ensuring you can capture both video and audio seamlessly. By following these steps, you’ll be able to resolve audio issues related to desktop sounds and microphone input on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.
Step 1: Download and Update GeForce Experience
Before you start troubleshooting, ensure you are using the latest version of GeForce Experience. To do this, navigate to the official NVIDIA download page and download the latest version of the app from here. Once downloaded, install the application and follow any prompts to update your drivers, as an outdated app may lead to audio recording issues.
Step 2: Access Shadowplay Settings
After ensuring that GeForce Experience is up to date, open the application. Click on the Settings icon, represented by a gear icon in the upper right corner of the window. From the menu, select General and ensure that both the In-Game Overlay and Enable Desktop Capture options are active. This will allow Shadowplay to capture the audio output from your desktop and any applications.
Step 3: Enable Desktop Audio and Microphone Settings
In the same overlay settings menu, navigate to Audio. Here, check the settings for both Desktop Audio and Microphone. Ensure that both options are enabled, and confirm that the correct audio devices are selected from the dropdown lists. If you wish to record your voice using a microphone, ensure that the microphone is also set to On and selected correctly.
Step 4: Set Windows Sound Settings
Sometimes, the issue may be resolved by checking the overall sound settings in Windows. Right-click the sound icon on your taskbar and select Sounds. Under the Playback tab, ensure your desired output device (e.g., speakers or headphones) is set as default. Then head to the Recording tab and ensure that your microphone is set as the default recording device if you plan to record commentary alongside gameplay.
Step 5: Test Your Recording
Once all the above settings are configured, it’s time to test your recording setup. Launch a game or application and start recording using the shortcut (Alt + F9 is the default). After recording a short clip, check if the audio is present by playing back the video. If you still experience issues, revisit each step to ensure every setting is correctly adjusted.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
Ensure that your audio drivers are up to date using the Device Manager. Additionally, check for exclusive mode settings that might disable audio for specific applications. Right-click your audio device in the Sounds settings, select Properties, and under the Advanced tab, uncheck the box for Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device. This method often resolves compatibility issues.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully fix any sound-related issues experienced with NVIDIA Shadowplay recordings. Ensuring your settings are configured correctly, along with maintaining up-to-date software, will greatly enhance your recording experience. For further assistance, consider looking into advanced audio configurations or contacting NVIDIA support for more technical troubleshooting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Shadowplay not recording sound?
Your Shadowplay may not be recording sound due to incorrect audio device settings. Make sure the correct devices are enabled within both Shadowplay and your Windows sound settings.
Can I record audio from specific applications only?
No, NVIDIA Shadowplay captures all desktop audio by default. However, you can adjust settings in the audio options to manage how sounds are captured and which sources are prioritized.
Do I need a dedicated microphone for commentary with Shadowplay?
While a dedicated microphone will improve sound quality for commentary, you can use any working microphone configured through your system settings to record narration during gameplay.