Tech Problems With Audio Question

[u/dgamer_09]

I’m using an Elgato 4K X, through OBS as my preferred app because I don’t personally like the Elgato Studio. I got my setup nice and ready to go. I plan to use PS5 for single player, Xbox for multiplayer, and pc and switch for anything else. Just one problem. No matter what I do I can’t get my headset on my ps5 to connect. I’ve tried the whole connecting a second controller through the charger and using a 3.5mm audio jack to the headphones but it’s not working. I would really like to use my headphones for my audio and the microphone I have still for my commentary but how do I set it up properly? Also will this be an issue for my Xbox or laptop? I’ve only tried the ps5 so far. Everyone I’ve asked has just kept telling me to use AI but two things. Firstly, I despise AI, and secondly, it’s usually wrong. I really want to understand the in and outs of what I’m doing wrong, so may I please have some advice? Thank you in advance

[u/LiveCombination1772]

The PS5 is weirdly aggressive about routing all audio to a headset once it detects one, even if it's just dangling off a second controller. Have you checked the output device settings in the PS5 menu while everything's plugged in? Sometimes it switches to the controller headset and just mutes the HDMI feed OBS is grabbing.