How to Enable Discord Stream Audio Mix for Game and Mic Together

When you stream a game on Discord, your viewers often hear only the game audio or only your microphone, but not both clearly mixed together. This happens because Discord separates audio sources by default, sending game sounds and mic input on separate channels. You can fix this by enabling the Streamer Mode audio mix feature that combines game audio and mic audio into one balanced output. This article explains how to configure Discord to stream game and mic audio together so your audience hears everything at the right volume.

How Discord Handles Audio During a Stream

Discord’s streaming feature captures your game window and its audio separately from your microphone input. By default, Discord sends both audio streams to your voice channel, but the volume balance between game and mic can be uneven. The game audio often overpowers your voice, or your voice sounds muffled because the game audio is too quiet. This happens because Discord applies its own audio processing, including noise suppression and attenuation, to each source independently.

To get a proper mix, you need to adjust two main areas: the audio input settings in User Settings and the stream-specific audio options when you go live. The key settings are found under User Settings > Voice & Video > Advanced and in the Go Live dialog that appears when you start a stream. Understanding these controls lets you create a balanced stream where both your game and your voice are heard clearly.

What Attenuation Does to Your Mic During Streaming

Attenuation automatically lowers the volume of other sounds in the voice channel when someone speaks. During a stream, attenuation can reduce your game audio when you talk, which helps your voice stand out. However, if attenuation is set too high, game audio becomes too quiet when you speak. The default setting is usually 20 percent reduction. You can change this to suit your preference.

Noise Suppression and Echo Cancellation Effects

Discord offers three noise suppression levels: None, Standard, and Krisp. Standard uses a basic filter, and Krisp uses AI to remove background noise. Echo cancellation prevents your microphone from picking up the game audio coming from your speakers. If you use headphones, echo cancellation is not needed. For streaming, you generally want noise suppression set to Standard or Krisp to keep your voice clear, but echo cancellation can be turned off if you use headphones.

Steps to Enable Game and Mic Audio Mix for a Stream

Follow these steps to configure Discord so both game audio and your microphone are mixed together during a stream. The steps are the same for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

1. Open User Settings
   Click the gear icon next to your avatar at the bottom left of the Discord window. This opens User Settings.
2. Go to Voice & Video Settings
   In the left sidebar, click Voice & Video. Scroll down to the Advanced section near the bottom.
3. Adjust Attenuation
   Under Advanced, find Attenuation. Set the slider to 20 percent or lower. A lower value means game audio is reduced less when you speak. If you want game audio to remain full volume while you talk, set it to 0 percent.
4. Configure Noise Suppression
   Still in Voice & Video, find Noise Suppression. Select Standard or Krisp to clean up your mic audio. If you have a quiet room, you can choose None, but Standard works well for most streams.
5. Disable Echo Cancellation (if using headphones)
   If you wear headphones, turn off Echo Cancellation by toggling the switch to the left. This prevents Discord from processing audio unnecessarily.
6. Return to the Server and Join a Voice Channel
   Close User Settings. Go to a server where you have permission to speak. Join a voice channel by clicking it.
7. Start Your Stream
   Click the Screen button at the bottom left of the voice channel interface. Select the game window you want to stream. In the stream settings dialog, check the Include your microphone box. This ensures your mic audio is sent along with the game audio.
8. Adjust Stream Volume in Real Time
   While streaming, hover over the stream preview in the voice channel. A small volume slider appears for your game audio. Move it up or down to balance it with your mic. Your viewers hear the combined mix.

If Your Stream Audio Still Sounds Off

Even after following the steps above, some users experience audio problems during streams. Here are the most common issues and how to fix each one.

Game Audio Is Too Quiet or Missing Entirely

If viewers cannot hear the game, check that you selected the correct application window when starting the stream. Discord only captures audio from the window you select. Also ensure the game volume is not muted in Windows Volume Mixer. Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar, choose Open Volume Mixer, and confirm the game volume is up.

My Microphone Sounds Robotic or Cuts Out

This often happens when noise suppression or echo cancellation is too aggressive. Go back to User Settings > Voice & Video and set Noise Suppression to None. If the problem stops, try Standard instead of Krisp. Also check that your mic is not too close to your mouth or too far away.

Viewers Hear an Echo of Their Own Voice

Echo occurs when your microphone picks up audio from your speakers. The fix is to use headphones instead of speakers. If you must use speakers, enable Echo Cancellation in Voice & Video settings and lower your speaker volume.

Stream Audio Desyncs from Video

Audio desync usually happens due to network lag or high CPU usage. Close other programs that use the microphone, such as browser tabs with voice calls. Lower the stream quality in the stream settings dialog by selecting 720p or 480p. This reduces the load on your computer and network.

Discord Stream Audio Settings: Attenuation vs Noise Suppression

Item	Attenuation	Noise Suppression
What it does	Lowers game audio volume when you speak	Filters out background noise from your mic
Default value	20 percent reduction	Standard
Best for streaming	Set to 0-10 percent to keep game audio full	Use Standard or Krisp for clear voice
Effect on mix	Affects balance between game and mic	Affects mic clarity only
Where to adjust	User Settings > Voice & Video > Advanced	User Settings > Voice & Video > Advanced

Now you know how to enable the audio mix for game and mic together in Discord streams. Start by adjusting attenuation and noise suppression in your Voice & Video settings, then test the balance using the stream volume slider while live. For the best results, use headphones to avoid echo and keep the stream quality at 720p for stable performance. If you stream often, consider creating a dedicated streaming profile in Windows Sound settings to control application volumes separately.