The personal capture mode is useful when you want to record the screen of the recording PC, but only have 1 monitor.

In personal capture mode theiStream Studio software will minimize as soon as you start a recording (short key CTRL+ALT+F10).

To stop a recording press CTRL+ALT+F10 and theiStream Studio will pop up again.


Follow these steps to setup Personal Capture Mode


  • Click on Settings in the bottom menu bar



  • Turn on advanced settings with Show Advanced




  • Change the Operation Mode from Standard into Personal Capture



Capture Desktop Audio

To capture audio played on your desktop in personal capture mode, you need to add the hidden and disabled Stereo Mix device.


  • Right-Click on the audio icon in the taskbar and select Recording devices



  • Right-Click in the window to Show Disabled Devices



  • Right-Click on Stereo Mix and select Enable



NOTE: If you do not have Stereo mix you can install the following driver:

http://www.realtek.com/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=24&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false



Now return to the iStream Studio to setup your new audio input.


  • From vMix, go to the Audio Mixer and turn down the headphones volume in the Master Output to 0.
    (Click and drag downwards at the same time)


This is important to prevent audio feedback loops.



  • Click Add Input and select Audio input