OBS Not Showing Magewell Device in Source List
Fix OBS when Magewell device doesn't appear in Video Capture Device sources.
The Solution
Restart OBS, update OBS to latest version, check device is detected in Windows Device Manager, and try adding as different source type.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Verify device appears in Device Manager
Restart OBS Studio
Update OBS to latest version
Try Windows Camera instead of Video Capture Device
Reinstall OBS if issues persist
Pro Tips
- Use OBS Studio (not Streamlabs OBS) for best compatibility
- Some antivirus blocks device access - check exceptions
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