# Using Audio Monitoring

The **Audio Monitoring** function allows you to check the output audio in real time.

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In the **Audio Mixer**, simply turn ON the toggle switch next to each audio source label to enable audio monitoring for that source. Alternatively, click the settings icon next to the Audio Mixer label to open the **Advanced Audio Properties** window.

In this window, you can configure the Audio Monitoring option for each audio source, including the **Monitor Only** mode, which allows you to hear the audio without it being included in the final output.

<figure><img src="/files/lFa7zjCukWzn1uwwjrsp" alt=""><figcaption><p>Turn ON the toggle switch or click the settings icon.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/8Oi5rDoKIp8ykCnACkfe" alt=""><figcaption><p>Set audio monitoring options.</p></figcaption></figure>

You can set **Monitoring Device** by click the Settings icon at the bottom-right corner, **Advanced** section in **Audio** tab. If the default device is set as the monitor device while recording videos or going live, an infinite voice loop may occur. Therefore, it is recommended that you either do not use a primary device as monitor device or disable the Audio Monitoring settings while recording videos or going live.

<figure><img src="/files/j3KRQMMD1UUNL7FKPjY5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open the Settings.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/iXsz0BeUlXs23DYvOUvu" alt=""><figcaption><p>Set the <strong>Monitoring Device</strong> in the <strong>Advanced</strong> section of the <strong>Audio</strong> tab.</p></figcaption></figure>

[Desktop](/desktop/overview.md), [Guides](/desktop/guides.md), [Features](/desktop/guides/features.md),  [Audio](/desktop/guides/features/audio.md)


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