Feature Request: User-Selectable Audio Track for Live Streams
With the capability streamers currently have to broadcast multiple audio tracks (such as VOD and Live tracks through tools like OBS), it would be beneficial to add an option for viewers to select which audio track they want to listen to during a live stream.
This feature would allow viewers to choose between the Live Track (which includes all audio, such as alerts and music) or the VOD Track (where certain audio elements, like alerts or background music, may be muted for copyright or viewer experience reasons). This selection can enhance the viewing experience by giving users more control over the audio they hear, especially in cases where the VOD track might provide a cleaner or more enjoyable experience.
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The ability to choose audio track when watching streams that utilise audio tracks should be a feature.
Viewers don't necessarily want or like the same genre music as the streamer is playing. I'll leave a stream because of music genre or volume. With the ability to select the audio track would help viewer retention.
Viewers often watch two or more streamers concurrently and when they all have music playing the experience becomes frustrating.
Alternatively viewers may wish to listen to their own music while hanging out on a stream.
Please make this a feature. It could be accessible through the stream settings cog or through an extension.